Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
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.
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century European Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Leather
Late 20th Century European Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Leather
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1990s English Modern Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Other Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Modern Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century Swiss Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Quartz, Pyrite, Vermeil
20th Century English Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Satinwood
Late 20th Century English Modern Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Stone, Gold, Vermeil
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Agate
1990s English Georgian Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1860s English Georgian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Shagreen
1970s English Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1960s British Modern Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1990s English Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Wood, Lacquer
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Gold
2010s Unknown Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Malachite
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Shagreen
Late 20th Century French Modern Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver, Brass
2010s Italian Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Malachite
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Oak
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Leather, Glass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Other Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s English Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
1930s English Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Glass, Wood
1920s English Other Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century British Art Deco Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Silver
1960s English Rococo Revival Vintage Asprey International Limited Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver