If dishing up exquisite silverware was Carrington & Co.’s bread and butter, trophy cups and royal jewels were the main course. Among the illustrious names that commissioned brooches, tableware, cufflinks and more across its rich history were Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Edward VII, George V and the Russian Tsars.
Founded in 1873 by John Bodman Carrington, Carrington & Co. came out of a manufacturing business tied to G.R. Collis & Co. It began producing silver plates for restaurants, hotels and ships in 1880, and after nearly 10 years, Carrington & Co. expanded into dealing precious stones and jewelry. Partners William Carrington Smith and George Bruford later joined Carrington, who retired in 1906.
Its silverware matched popular eras of taste, including the ornate and well-decorated Late Victorian style and the light eclecticism that defined Edwardian style. Its trophies, which included the 1921 Prince of Wales Cup, reflected the company’s talent in serveware and further developed its design reach. In the 1920s, Carrington added another royal favorite — natural pearls — to its repertoire with gentlemen’s watches and ladies’ wristlet watches.
Of its numerous royal commissions, the Dorset Bow Royal brooch, Cullinan III brooch and Cullinan IV brooch have achieved the most prestige. The Dorset Bow’s design was said to be drawn from an 1855 piece made for Empress Eugénie. Queen Mary wore the brooch on several occasions before giving it to Princess Elizabeth as a wedding gift.
The Cullinan III and IV brooches were cut from the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Queen Mary commissioned them in 1911 as a pair, which were originally set into the band of her crown. They are considered to be the most valuable brooches in the world.
The Carrington & Co. firm was acquired by Collingwood in 1922.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carrington & Co. decorative objects, serveware and more furniture and collectibles.
Carrington & Co. 1910 Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Antique Bow Parure Set
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a parure set comprised of a matching bracelet and brooch accompanied by their original fitted box Bracelet is designed as a pierced platinum marquise link centering three...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carrington & Co. Rococo or George II Style Sterling Silver Cream Pitcher
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine sterling silver creamer or milk pitcher. By Carrington & Co. With an exuberant neo-Rococo (or George II style) design including etched scroll work and cells to the bod...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Cream Ladle with Ball Terminal
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful vintage sterling silver cream ladle featuring a gracefully curved handle, shallow oval bowl, finished with a rounded ball end, marked “STERLING.” Measuring approximately ...
Sterling Silver
$1,595
H 6.7 in W 10.63 in
George III Sterling Silver Teapot by Peter and William Bateman with Bone Finial
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A sterling silver teapot with timber handle and bone finial by Peter & William Bateman of the famed silversmithing Bateman family. The teapot sits atop b...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$21,995
W 1.21 in D 0.4 in L 1.93 in
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8.00ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 8ctw Natural Diamond Bow Brooch Pin This stunning Tiffany Diamond Bow Brooch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Tiffa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Six-Piece Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Kettle on Cradle W Serving Tray 7.3 Kg
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very Exclusive A Tiffany & Co maker's sterling silver tea set, complete with serving tray. Six Piece Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Complete Tea Set Each piece is sign...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Antique Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier antique diamond bow brooch. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back millegrain setting with a weight of ...
Diamond, Platinum
$240Sale Price|20% Off
L 3.75 in
Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 6 rhodium-plated sterling silver teaspoons with lapis lazuli stones are elegant, with spiral handles. These vintage spoons were re-imagined ...
Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Picasso Diamond Squiggle Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Picasso Diamond Squiggle Brooch Pendant. This elegant brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum. This beautiful brooch features 9 round brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Emerald and Diamond Brooch, c.1910 A striking early-20th-century brooch crafted in platinum over gold, designed in an elegant openwork motif that shows off its craftsmanship from ev...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Brooch Discover timeless sophistication with this stunning Tiffany &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Marked: CARTIER Approximate Dimensions: 7 cm (Length) 3.7 cm (Width) Approx. 5.76 carat (Diamond) Approx. 7.73 carat (Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Petite Art Deco 1930s Platinum & 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A petite Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one single cut diamond, twenty rose cut diamonds, and twenty calibre step cut blue sapphires, set in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks, Edwardian circa 1918
By Carrington & Co
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cufflinks with engraved edges surrounding white mother of pearl and a bead set diamond in the center and backed with yellow gold. There are .33 cts. total weight of the wh...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sold
W 0.56 in L 1.19 in
"Bankerly" Earrings Converted from 1930s Cufflinks in Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel
By Carrington & Co
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A pair of vintage men's cufflinks make for a sharp and completely unique pair of earrings. In solid 14 karat gold with blue enamel. All additional fittings (the posts, loops and bu...
CARRINGTON & COMPANY Green Enamel and Pearl Brooch
By Carrington & Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold brooch set with six little natural pearls and geen translucent enamel on a hand engraved guilloche in the original case by Carrington & Company, London, circa 1890. Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
CategoryLate 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carrington & Co Jewelry
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Arts & Crafts 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammer Finish Carrington Cufflinks
By Carrington & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
These fantastic cufflinks have a sleek square layout and are in 14k yellow gold with a unique hammer finish that adds to the distinct look of Arts and Crafts. The links have a beauti...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrington Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Locket Floral Locket Pendant circa 1900
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Locket designed as heart deeply engraved on front with scrolling foliate motif centering a stylized flower Hinge opens to reveal two recessed areas with removable heart frames to ho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold, Mother of Pearl and Seed Pearl Cufflink and Dress Set
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, complete Art Deco 14k gold dress set with mother-of-pearl and seed pearls. Comprised of a pair of Carrington & Co. cufflinks and collar studs together with 4 associated Larter & Sons vest buttons. The cufflinks and studs bear the C&C and 14c marks, and the vest buttons bear 14K...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Carrington & Co Art Deco Pearl, Mother-of-Pearl, Platinum over Gold Cuff Links
By Carrington & Co
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco 14 karat gold and platinum pair of cuff links with mother of pearl and pearl by Carrington & Company. The pair of cuff links are made of mother of pearl disks w...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Impressive Pair of English Silver Candelabra by Crown Jewelers Carrington
By Carrington & Co
Located in New York, NY
A pair of George II style silver four light candelabra, Crown Jewelers Carrington Co., London 1974, after a design by Paul de Lamerie, the four scrolled arms with leafy cappings come apart so the bases can be used as simpler candlesticks...
Sterling Silver
Carrington & Co. London Victorian Diamond Silver Top Gold Bandeau Necklace
By Carrington & Co
Located in New York, NY
Originally retailed by Carrington & Co, London, the convertible choker/necklace/ bracelet/bandeau/headband comes with its original box and headband frame to which the necklace is att...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflink and Stud Set
By Carrington & Co
Located in Greenwich, CT
This classically elegant Art Deco, circa 1900-1910, cufflink and stud set will add just the right amount of understated style to your formal attire. Designed by Carrington & Co., th...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Carrington Silver Candlesticks, London
By Carrington & Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of 17th century style cast Candlesticks, London 1963, Carrington & Co. Each on octagonal raised fluted bases, fluted knopped stems and candle socket. Height: 6 ½ inches. Weight:...
Jacob & Co. is considered expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the watch collectors of the world know the watchmaker for its multicolored-gemstone designs as well as its oversized and innovative complications. There are substantial costs related to the design, assembly and premium materials associated with Jacob & Co.’s luxury watches, which are painstakingly crafted in Switzerland and sold all over the world. The price tag reflects the brand’s use of meticulously sourced round brilliant cut diamonds and metals such as 18-karat gold. Additionally, only a limited number of timepieces leave the watchmaker's workshops each year, so demand usually far exceeds supply. Find Jacob & Co. watches for sale on 1stDibs.