Deakin and Francis for Garrard, Outstanding Sterling Silver and Malachite Box

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Deakin and Francis for Garrard, Outstanding Sterling Silver and Malachite Box

About the Item

A magnificent Mid-Century Modern sterling silver cigarette or cigar box, would equally make a fabulous desk-tidy / cufflink / jewelry box. Made by the top notch silversmith, Deakin and Francis, still in operation today and established in 1786; created for Garrard, a brief history can be found below. The box is made from English sterling silver weighing a heavy 482 grams or 15.5 troy ounces. Designed with a very stylish and fashionable bark or honeycomb finish incorporating an undamaged genuine malachite opening. The interior is lined in cedar wood with a removable divider. For larger cigars, this can be removed and cigars laid horizontally (max 6 1/4" in length). The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1969 together with the silversmith's mark for Deakin and Francis. The underside is signed by the famous retailer, Garrard of London. Excellent condition measuring 6 3/4" x 3 1/2" (plus malachite opener) x 1 7/8". The House of Garrard is the longest serving jeweler in the world. Its origins can be traced back to 1735, when master silversmith George Wicks opened a store on Panton Street in the heart of London’s West End. It was in this year that the firm received its first royal commission from Frederick, Prince of Wales. His order marked the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the British royal family, which reached its apogee in 1843 when Garrard was appointed the first official Crown Jeweler. The house has since had the honor of serving every subsequent British monarch, as well as many other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels that are still worn by the British royal family, including the Duchess of Cambridge’s sapphire cluster engagement ring. Today Garrard calls London’s Mayfair its home. A visit to 24 Albemarle Street brings the opportunity not simply to browse its collections, but also to experience history at first hand. The building has witnessed many moments of note, including the creation of Queen Mary’s consort crown in 1911, and jewelry continues to be designed and crafted on site. Item: 41994.

Creator:
Deakin & Francis (Maker),Garrard & Co. Ltd. (Jeweler)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Malachite,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1969
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bath, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 419941stDibs: LU3365320194702

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Garrard & Co. Ltd.

The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family, Garrard & Co. Limited has crafted iconic and historically celebrated rings, watches, necklaces and other jewelry for centuries.

Master silversmith George Wickes founded Garrard in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons — James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II — where it would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert’s great-grandson.

Garrard Co. Ltd registered its current name in 1909 and, despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle St. in London. It was acquired by American private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006.

Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations beginning with King Edward VII’s in 1902. The esteemed luxury house created Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown, which featured colorless stones and was suitable to be worn while she mourned the passing of her last husband, Prince Albert. Later, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Garrard provided a pair of gold armlets. The company’s 1893 Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara adorns Queen Elizabeth II on British banknotes.

Among Garrard’s best known works is undoubtedly Princess Diana’s engagement ring — a 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold. Unlike most royal engagement rings, the one Princess Diana chose wasn’t a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned from the Crown Jeweler, but rather a catalog offering for anyone who could swing the $60,000 price tag. As a result, this was a matter of controversy within the royal family. It is now Kate Middleton’s ring.

Garrard is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Today, its all-female design team — led by creative director Sara Prentice — continues to merge ageless techniques with modern technology to uphold the firm’s legacy in the creation of precious handcrafted engagement rings, brooches and other adornments.

While Garrard and the royal family parted ways in 2007, the house still produces pieces that captivate new generations of jewelry wearers all over the world, just as it has for hundreds of years.

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