Help figuring out this brush

[Stikeyoda]

I found this puppy and got it because it is interesting, but know nothing about it.

It is silver. Knot feels high end badger. Photo of maker marks.

The best I can do with the bottom stamps is there was a luxury goods seller "A.Davis" located at 200 Piccadilly in London in the 1910 to 1930 time frame based on auctions of silver and leather goods.

Any thoughts on the brush or how to research it (not into antiques) would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BigJ]

Great looking brush!! Wish I could help with the ID, but I have no additional info.

 

[Stikeyoda]

Just realized the maker marks are upside down (D'oh). Here are right side up pictures

 

[Claudel Xerxes]

The left facing lion and lion's head indicates that it was made in London. The styling of the P indicates that it was made in 1930, which is consistent of what you found about the seller.

 

[Rudy Vey]

Can't add anything, but this is an interesting and rare find!!!

 

[Claudel Xerxes]

In a PDF from the University of Leicester, "Davis A. & Co" is listed as a Bag Maker in a 1915 trades directory. While searching for information about the company a tea set, a couple flasks, a suitcase, and a handbag all popped up on auction or archive sites.

 

[GR5233]

Looks like the hallmark on the far left is HW similar to the first Horace Woodward one. So it would seem to be a 1930 Horace Woodward handle

 

[Stikeyoda]

Thanks everyone! The UKWSS group also helped. 1930 London Horace Woodard was the conclusion there as well. A.Davis hasn't left much of a trail.