Asprey, an Early Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Dresser Set

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Asprey, an Early Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Dresser Set

About the Item

A traveling set comprising fifteen glass containers of various function and size all mounted with silver gilt engraved tops, each with the co-joined initials, A and I, lined and filled in leather for compartments. The silver fully marked Abraham Brownett, London 1863. Each piece of silver is also marked for the retailer Asprey 166 Bond St., below a royal frown, and in addition the interior of the box identifies the retailer “ASPREY MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY 166 BOND ST. W.” The fine quality calamander case is designed as a traveling item, completely outlined in brass and with brass Campaign handles. When unlocked and the lid is raised the front drops down to receive bottles or boxes when in use. A drawer, leather lined and with a recessed handle can be accessed from the front, and there is a further hidden secret drawer lined with velvet and fitted for rings and jewelry beneath the visible drawer. This drawers may only be accessed by knowing its secret which is indeed ingenious. Founded in 1781 by William Asprey, the business soon became a luxury emporium, employing silver and gold smiths, jewelers, watchmakers, designers and craftsmen supplying the carriage trade internationally including J. Pierpont Morgan, numerous heads of state, and the Industrial and financial elite. In 1847 the firm moved to large premises on Bond Street that they have occupied to this day, and in 1862 received their first recognition from Her Majesty Queen Victoria in the form of a Royal Warrant. The present piece must have been one of the first pieces produced following this recognition. The quality of this piece is extraordinary. London, England, retailed by Asprey, 1863.

Creator:
Asprey International Limited (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
Style:
High Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cut Glass,Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
1863
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 170-1301stDibs: LU91019543583

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Asprey International Limited

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.

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