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. Antique Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Brooch
By Carrington & Co
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1890s by Carrington & Co., Regent Street, London, this English crescent moon brooch is composed of rubies, diamonds and a pearl. The brooch is designed as a tapering c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Antique Signed 14k Gold Essex Crystal Stickpin of a Stagecoach or Carriage
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique horse related stickpin. In 14k gold. Bezel-set with a large Essex crystal with a painted stagecoach scene with horses in full gallop charging into the foreground. M...
14k Gold
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
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 7 3/8" #23102
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon Designed by Edward C. Moore in 1871, the Audubon pattern was inspired by Japanese bird paintings of the 19th century. This iced t...
Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Fox Stickpin of Silver and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A fine example of late Victorian animal jewelry, this antique stickpin (circa 1880) features a finely modeled fox head in silver, its surface pavé-set with sparkling rose cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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
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 signed and e...
Sterling Silver
$4,475
H 0.27 in W 1.88 in L 0.78 in
Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.38 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, pearl and 14 karat yellow gold, 14k white gold set 'Crescent' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique crescent moon brooch...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond and ruby brooch, to the centre a pearl surrounded by eight old-cut diamonds, to a cluster surround of eight old-cut diamonds alternately-set with eight round faceted rubies, all within a border of sixteen pearls and eight old-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 1.75 carats in total, the rubies estimated to weigh 1 carat in total, all mounted in rose gold, circa 1880, measuring 28mm in diameter, gross weight 10.9 grams. Late-Victorian ruby brooch...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engrav...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Owl Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking jewel of the Art Nouveau era (circa 1900), this finely detailed antique stick pin depicts a wise and watchful owl, masterfully sculpted in solid 14k gold. Symbolizing wisd...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Art Nouveau Dragon Wing Stickpin with Ruby Doublet, Signed Hayden & Wheeler (Circa 1900) A striking fusion of romanticism and mythological form from a renowned American maker. Thi...
Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin set in 14k gold. Wonderful carving and reverse painting on the fox. Mother of pearl backing. 1930's USA. ...
Crystal, 14k Gold
$325
W 1.5 in L 6.88 in
Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Spoon 6 7/8" w/Mono 22622
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver spoon with shell bowl in the Chrysanthemum pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be SB The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosje...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This antique brooch presents a peacock motif, predominantly adorned with shimmering rose cut diamonds alongside pinky...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Very Rare No Heat 36+ Carat Burma Rubies Pair of Bracelets
By Carrington & Co
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous pair of incredibly rare no heat Burma ruby bracelets. They will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of any special occasion. Very Rare No Heat Burma Rubies = 36+ Cara...
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.