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Asprey International Limited

Favored for over two centuries by European royalty, movie stars, rock music legends and England’s elite, Asprey International Limited’s reputation for creating elegant, high-quality furniture, jewelry and decorative objects is without equal. The storied manufacturer’s motto — “It can be done” — exemplifies their approach to design, which has proven over time to be both dynamic and enduring. To this day, Asprey International Limited remains a go-to purveyor of luxury goods and bespoke design services.

The roots of Asprey International Limited can be traced all the way back to 1781 when it was founded by William Asprey in Mitcham, Surrey. The business moved to its revered modern location, 166 Bond Street, in 1847. The company’s highly accurate regulator clock, once displayed in the window of their flagship, became a frequent stop for Londoners wishing to reset their watches.

Asprey first gained renown for its manufacture of exquisitely engineered dressing cases, which were compact pieces of luggage that travelers would use to tote their cosmetics and toiletries. At the International Exhibition of 1862, the company received a gold medal for its excellent dressing-case designs and also earned a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria for their manufacture. Upon his ascension to the throne, King Edward II introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation. Currently, Asprey International Limited holds a Royal Warrant from His Royal Majesty Charles, Prince of Wales, for jewelry and silver.

Asprey continued to build its reputation for the production of luxury goods including tableware and silverplate pieces throughout the Victorian period and into the early 20th century. Especially known for its designs of the 1920s and ‘30s, Asprey International Limited considers the Art Deco period to have been its golden age. Their designers embraced the spirited originality of the period with open arms, and Asprey enjoyed a time of intense creativity and debuted a wealth of iconic creations throughout the mid-century modern period, too.

Asprey artisans have designed bespoke pieces for such notable celebrities as British musician Ringo Starr and American actress Angelina Jolie. They have also designed made-to-order accessories for Hollywood movies, most notably the Edwardian-style “Coeur de la Mer,” which was a piece of costume jewelry from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. The company’s recreation of the piece — this time designed with actual gems sourced from Sri Lanka — fetched more than $2 million at a fundraiser held in Princess Diana’s honor in 1998. Asprey previously acted as the official jewelry designer for the BAFTA awards and collaborated with Ferrari’s Formula 1 team during the late 1990s.

Asprey International Limited has received many awards and recognitions for its timeless designs. Most notably, it was awarded the Queen's Award to Industry in 1975. The London College of Arms bestowed upon the brand a new official coat of arms in 2006 to mark its esteemed 225-year-long legacy of excellence.

On 1stDibs, find antique Asprey International Limited decorative objects, lighting, serveware and silver and jewelry.

Asprey Thatcher-Era Parcel Gilt Sterling Silver Champagne Set
By Asprey International Limited, Hector Miller
Located in New York, NY
English Thatcher-era sterling silver champagne set, 1981-3. Retailed by Asprey in London. This set comprises 4 flutes and 1 tray. Each flute: Ovoid bowl on gilt cast stem in form of ...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Asprey International Limited

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Style Sterling Silver Condiments Set in Original Fitted Box, Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style sterling silver condiments set in original box, consisting of a pair of salt and pepper shakers, an open mustard cellar and a matching mustard spoon, London, year hallmarked for 1971, Asprey and Company...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asprey International Limited

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Sterling Silver

20th Century British Solid Silver 'Lucky Animals' Napkin Rings, Asprey, c.1913
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century stunning set of four solid silver 'lucky animals' napkin rings. Each napkin holder is in a shape of a wishbone and mounted with cast animals, depicting a duck, p...
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20th Century British Asprey International Limited

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Silver

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey & Co, c.1996
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century British solid silver letter opener, terminating with a woven silver decoration mounted with a lapiz cabochon, in its original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925...
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20th Century British Asprey International Limited

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Silver

Asprey London Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Ice Bucket & Lid in Original Box
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Ross, CA
Solid sterling silver ice bucket and lid, the bucket has two handles and incised geometric decoration. The bucket is stamped with Asprey's maker's marks, the sterling silver mark an...
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Early 2000s English Art Deco Asprey International Limited

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Sterling Silver

20th Century British Solid Silver Magnifying Glass & Ruler, Asprey, c.1929
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver magnifying glass & ruler, with engraved silver mounts and a handle terminating with a finger loop. Hallmarked English silver (925 stan...
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20th Century English Asprey International Limited

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Silver

Asprey English Sterling Silver & Blanc De Chine Novelty Bird Decanter
By Asprey International Limited, Spode
Located in New York, NY
English figural cockatoo decanter, 1913. Blanc de chine body with softly delineated plumage and plain c-scroll handle. Sterling silver stocky legs wi...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Asprey International Limited

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Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond Street, London. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1928 together with the maker's mark W.M. The silver is also signed "Asprey London". Excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age measuring 7 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 5/8". A slight wobble to the magnifier due to the traditional pinned construction rather than glued, mentioned purely for accuracy. The handle is made from polished Shagreen, a leather made from sharkskin or the skin of a Stingray. This type of Shagreen was first made popular by Jean-Claude Galluchat (d1774) a master leather worker in the Court of Louis XV in France. It became a fashion amongst the French aristocracy and later throughout Europe. Shagreen is derived from the French word “Chagrin”. Asprey is a British retailer of jewellery, leather, silver and other luxury goods. Founded in 1781, the House has historically been recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury goods brands and has a substantial client base of members of royalty, heads of state and important actors on the world stage. For over two centuries, Asprey has been regarded as a top British luxury lifestyle brand and the Bruton Street Flagship Store is considered a must see London destination. Asprey’s broad product assortment includes jewellery, leather goods, accessories, silver, watches, clocks, first edition...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited

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Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
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Asprey International Limited furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Asprey International Limited furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Asprey International Limited furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Asprey International Limited were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Asprey & Garrard Limited, Hukin & Heath, and Moorcroft Pottery. Prices for Asprey International Limited furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $140 and can go as high as $148,656, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.

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