Charles Stuart Harris (circa 1830-1918)
Charles Harris began as a silverplater around 1850 and assumed the workshop of John Mark Harris (relationship unknown) in 1860 in London. By the 1870′s, Harris was renowned for his reproductions of 18th-century styles. Harris’ workshop was expanded in 1885 and 1897 by the acquisition of the manufactories of the Houle and Harris brothers, respectively, so that by 1900 C. H. Harris, Ltd. Sent more silver to the Assay Office than any other maker. Harris retired around this time and died on 23 September 1918. His silversmithing concern continued until its merger in 1933 with I. Freeman and Company.
Information courtesy of New Orleans Auction