Asprey International Limited Sheffield and Silverplate

A very stylish cocktail tray made in silver plate by the creme de la creme of luxury silversmith's / retailers, Asprey of Bond Street, London. Just back from our silversmith's wor...

Gorgeous silver plated creamer. A beautiful decorative item. Found on a estate sale in Malmo, Sweden. Made by Asprey & Co, London, England. A nic...

Made in London circa 1950 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this fun and desirable silver plate watering can is functional as well as beautiful. The watering can measures: 10" (26cm) from handle...

A smart 1930s glass and silver plated Martini / Cocktail mixing jug or pitcher with a cane wrapped handle. The jug comes complete with the original strainer and mixing spoon...

A highly sought-after cocktail Shaker by the creme de la creme of silversmiths, Asprey of London. Made in the form of a milk churn with an Art Deco inspired take with it's angular...

This is a superb vintage walnut cased decanter box by Aspreys, circa 1960 in date. It was skilfully crafted in walnut and clad with a panel of faux leather hardback books. It feature stylish brass handles and a hinged lid which reveals a fitted interior bearing a label for Asprey Europe and containing a cut crystal decanter, crystal glasses and a soda siphon with hidden siphon charger refills. It is a decorative piece which is also very practical and would make a lovely gift. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 31 x width 42 x depth 23 Dimensions in inches: height 12.2 x width 16.5 x depth 9.1 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 Asprey has a tradition of producing jewellery inspired by the blooms found in English gardens. Over the decades jewelled interpretations of flowers have evolved to include the Crown Daisy, Rose, Calla Lily and Lily Pad collections. The master diamond cutter Gabi Tolkowsky created the Asprey cut. The cushion cut gave Tolkowsky options for incorporating the Asprey "A" inscription around the edges of the stone. The result was the 61-facet Asprey cut, maximising light refraction to brilliant effect. The shape of the Asprey cut means that the cutting process can be done only by hand, unlike many other stones that involve machine cutting. Asprey Leather - the women's collection of clutches and handbags, such as those featured in the 1781 collection, come from crocodile, python and ostrich. The men's collection includes wallets, cardholders and travel watch cases crafted from lido, calf or alligator. Other items include the briefcases and backgammon boards. Asprey Silver - offers classic and whimsical contemporary silver pieces – such as the saltcellar fashioned to look like a cement mixer...

Novelty bell cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. London, 1937. Figural bell, or town-crier cocktail shaker. This fine silver-plated bell is among one of many creative and imaginative coc...

Art Deco antique silver plate cocktail mixer Made in London, circa 1920 Maker : Asprey & Co Fully hallmarked. Dimensions: Diameter x height: 9 x 23.7 cm Weight: 512 grams.

A rare, novelty silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a traditional ship’s lantern, with a ruby-red glass liner, with a silver plated, cork-lined cap and integral strainer, an...

Sleek of form and perfectly functional, this silver-plate toast rack by Asprey of London has the unique feature of a burner to keep the toast warm. Excellent condition. HALLMARKS:...

An impressive novelty bell cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. dated London, 1935. The shaker divides into three sections, the base for liquor and mixer, the top unscrews to reveal a co...