Charles Horner was a prominent jeweller and silversmith based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, whose firm became widely known for producing decorative silver jewellery and small silverwares.
Founded in the mid-19th century, the business grew to become one of the leading manufacturers of Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau jewellery, particularly noted for pieces set with enamel and stones such as turquoise.
Following Horner’s death in 1896, the firm continued under the direction of his sons, James Horner and Charles William Horner, who maintained and expanded the workshop’s production of silver jewellery and decorative objects. The company gained particular recognition for its innovative use of enamelled silver and naturalistic motifs, which reflected the broader influence of the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the twentieth century.
