Asprey

Asprey is a traditional jeweler in London, England.

History

The company was founded in 1781 in Mitcham, South London by William Asprey as a screen printer. William's son Charles, and his grandson, also named Charles, the company expanded into the metal art. In 1841 the elder Charles went into partnership with a London stationer's shop on Bond Street. 1847 ended the Asprey family this cooperation and moved into 167 New Bond Street, where the business is today.

Asprey offer initially included jewelry and items for interior design. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 the company was bought Edwards, an award-winning manufacturer of Reisenecessaire and royal purveyor. The company acquired the loading at the New Bond Street adjacent Alfred Club at the Albemarle Street 22, which meant that Asprey now had two entrances. At the World Exhibition London 1862 Asprey won a gold medal. In the same year Queen Victoria bestowed the royal court title.

During the 19th century, the business flourished, and another court title was awarded by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, who throughout his life was an important customer of Asprey stay. For customers included not only the British royal family and the aristocracy and foreign nobles and dignitaries.

During the 20th century Asprey grew considerably, the company acquired new production facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers and watchmakers. Asprey employed artisans, including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the famous poet John Betjeman, and one of the most respected designers of his time.

In the 1920s, carried out orders from all over the world. From American millionaires like John Pierpont Morgan and rulers such as the Maharaja of Patiala, which was a huge teak suitcases for his respective wives in order. Each suitcase was lined with blue velvet and equipped with washing and bathing utensils, native silver, and an ornate tiger head as gargoyles. Asprey cigarette cases were popular among younger customers, as well as Art Deco accessories such as watches, razors and automatic pencil sharpener.

To Thronbesteitung Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 made ​​Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection from a 18-karat gold dessert, coffee and liqueur service with a total weight of almost 27 pounds. This collection was exhibited in the shop on Bond Street in April 1953 and then went on tour in the U.S..

Asprey received the court title of Prince Charles as his supplier.

Products

Asprey products range from jewelery, jewels, rings, brooches, silver, leather goods, watches, and to silk shells. With headquarters in London were in 2009 more stores in Berkshire, St. Moritz, New York, Beverly Hills, Miami, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Dubai.