Asprey Princess Diana The Work Continues Solid Sterling Silver Millennium Plaque

A set of solid silver card holders by Asprey & Co Ltd, both featuring a distinctive design. The first piece is a solid silver pocket card holder, de...

A desk tray designed by Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey junior. This is a very elegant desk-tray created in London England by the silversmith company of Charles Asprey & Cha...

A timeless expression of French luxury and Art Deco design, this authentic Cartier Sterling Silver Business Card Holder, crafted in France circa 1920–1930, is an exceptional collecto...

A fine signed vintage business card holder. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Engraved to the front and monogrammed 'G.B.S.'. Mark...

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver notepad holder, with leather back. It measures 5 3/4'' in length by 3 1/2'' in width by 1 1/8'' in height, and bear...

This is a fabulous early George V sterling silver playing card box with wonderful engine turned decoration and gold foliate borders, by the renowned London retailer and manufacturer Asprey. It can be used as a playing card box or jewellery casket and has a hinged doule cover with applied gold initials. It opens to reveal a silver gilt and velvet lined interior with ornate pierced silver gilt retaining clips. It has hallmarks for London 1912 and the makers mark for Asprey & Co Ltd. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 5 x width 11 x depth 9 Dimensions in inches: Height 2.0 x width 4.3 x depth 3.5 Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases became collectable amongst young sophisticates who delighted in its other modern products, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners. Asprey Jewellery...

A wonderful Art Deco sterling silver & enamel Photograph frame by Asprey & Co, Birmingham 1929, Origin England. A Rare large pure Art Deco frame with a reminder of the Jazz age, bot...

Solid silver vanity box Made in London, 1939 Maker: Asprey & Co. Fully hallmarked. Total weight: 656 grams.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very collectable and super quality, Asprey London Sterling Silver & Gold Gilt with Diamonds and finishe...

20th Century English solid silver cigar box of rectangular form, finely engraved with linear detailing throughout. A rose gold band frames the edges, while the lid is adorned with a ...