William Henry Leather (W.H. Leather) was a prominent British silversmith based in Birmingham, England, who operated a silver manufacturing firm starting around 1895. His workshop produced various sterling silver and silver-mounted antique items during the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods.
Founded around 1895 in Birmingham; registered maker's marks appear on pieces dating from the late 19th century through the 1920s (such as 1899 bookmarks, c. 1920 silver fob medals, 1907 mustard pots, and 1927 tortoiseshell dressing table sets).
Often stamped with the initials W.H.L or W.H. Leather alongside Birmingham assay office hallmarks (anchor mark). Fine sterling silver smallwares, pocket watch fob medals, mustard pots, bookmarks, and luxury silver-mounted vanity and dressing table sets.
Recorded in British silversmith registries for Birmingham and Chester assay territories.