If dishing up exquisite silverware was Carrington & Co.’s bread and butter, trophy cups and royal jewels were the main course. Among the illustrious names that commissioned brooches, tableware, cufflinks and more across its rich history were Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Edward VII, George V and the Russian Tsars.
Founded in 1873 by John Bodman Carrington, Carrington & Co. came out of a manufacturing business tied to G.R. Collis & Co. It began producing silver plates for restaurants, hotels and ships in 1880, and after nearly 10 years, Carrington & Co. expanded into dealing precious stones and jewelry. Partners William Carrington Smith and George Bruford later joined Carrington, who retired in 1906.
Its silverware matched popular eras of taste, including the ornate and well-decorated Late Victorian style and the light eclecticism that defined Edwardian style. Its trophies, which included the 1921 Prince of Wales Cup, reflected the company’s talent in serveware and further developed its design reach. In the 1920s, Carrington added another royal favorite — natural pearls — to its repertoire with gentlemen’s watches and ladies’ wristlet watches.
Of its numerous royal commissions, the Dorset Bow Royal brooch, Cullinan III brooch and Cullinan IV brooch have achieved the most prestige. The Dorset Bow’s design was said to be drawn from an 1855 piece made for Empress Eugénie. Queen Mary wore the brooch on several occasions before giving it to Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift.
The Cullinan III and IV brooches were cut from the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Queen Mary commissioned them in 1911 as a pair, which were originally set into the band of her crown. They are considered to be the most valuable brooches in the world.
The Carrington & Co. firm was acquired by Collingwood in 1922.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carrington & Co. decorative objects, serveware and more furniture and collectibles.
George III Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra from Sheffield, 1807-1808
By John Roberts & Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1807 & 1808 by John Roberts & Co., this striking, George III, pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra,...
Sterling Silver
Very large and impressive pair of Victorian silver candelabra - 1889 by Garrard
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1889 and 1893 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are cast, will hold 5 candles each and are in the G...
Sterling Silver
Corinthian Column Antique Four Light Pair Of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by C. C. Pilling, this attractive pair of late Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Candelabra are in th...
Sterling Silver
Pair of cast sterling silver candelabra made by Barnards in London in 1972
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1972 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this handsome pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Candelabra, will hold 4 candles each, and are cast in the style ...
Sterling Silver
Ellis & Co. London Sterling Silver Pair of Five-Light Candelabra from 1926
By Ellis & Co. 1
Located in London, London
Presenting an exceptional pair of sterling silver five-light candelabra, hallmarked in London in 1926 by the well known silversmiths Ellis & Co. Standing at an imposing 21.5 inches (...
Sterling Silver
Victorian pair of corinthian column 3 light candelabra made in 1894
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by James Dixon & Sons, this handsome pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the Corinthian column design, holding three candles...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Heming & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Candelabra of cast form with a total weight of 3090gm. These candelabra were made in London, 1913, in the style of candlestick first seen in B...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison
By Deykin & Harrison
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Silver Candelabra Deykin & Harrison Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899 This exceptional pair of Victorian five-light candelabra, crafted by Deykin & Harrison, embodies the ...
Silver
Pair of Elkington & Co Neoclassical Revival Silver Plated Five-Light Candelabra
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Victorian Neoclassical Revival silver plated candelabra by Elkington & Co. Each candelabrum has a fluted column that rests on three paw feet that also support anthemi...
Silver Plate
Pair of Sterling Silver Two-Lite Candelabra, Gorham, Dated 1891
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sterling Silver Two-Lite Candelabra, Gorham, Dated 1891
Silver
Large Pair Antique Edwardian Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mid-19th century with our distinguished pair of Silver Plate Edwardian Period George III Style Three-Light Tableware Candelabra. This exceptio...
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Two-Light Candelabra (1893)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver two-light candelabra; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver candelabra have a classical square-shaped form, replicating the details of a classic English George I style. Each impressive two light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms embellished with reed decoration. The branches (labra) support two rounded waisted capitals with plain circular dished drip pans, ornamented with applied gadroon decorated borders. The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked push fit circular sconces, embellished with further gadroon decorated borders to the rims. Each Victorian silver candelabrum bears a central fluted decorated boss, ornamented reflecting the same dish pan design as the capitals. These versatile Victorian candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms are detached. The square-shaped stepped foot incorporates a plain sunken well encircled with gadroon decoration to a plain collet style rim. These Victorian silver candelabra have filled bases and bear a solid silver underside. These exceptional 2 arm candelabra are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. This exquisite pair of antique silver...
Sterling Silver
