Asprey Boot and Trowel Gold and Silver Cufflinks
View Similar Items
Asprey Boot and Trowel Gold and Silver Cufflinks
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:Sterling Silver
- Place of Origin:United Kingdom
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 134801stDibs: JU130905391100
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.
On 1stDibs, find antique Asprey International Limited decorative objects, lighting, serveware and silver and jewelry.
- 'I Love You More Today' Gold CufflinksBy Steven Fox JewelryLocated in Greenwich, CTSymbolizing the age old sentiment of "I love you more today than yesterday and less today than tomorrow", these plus and minus sign enameled 18 karat gold cufflinks are custom made f...Category
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- 19th Century English Engraved Gold CufflinksLocated in Greenwich, CTAn intricately hand engraved foliage design elegantly graces the oval face of these one-of-a-kind 19th century 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks which are destined to become an everyday...Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Vintage Longmire London Gold Enamel Hunting Dog CufflinksLocated in Greenwich, CTWho let the dogs out? And now these four breeds of hunting dogs will have to follow you everywhere! Hand enameled by old world craftsmen from Longmire London, these dogs are intric...Category
2010s English Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Steven B. Fox Natural Coral Diamond Gold Love Knot CufflinksLocated in Greenwich, CTThe tertiary color coral is made from the warm colors or red and orange and represents the sun, evoking feelings of both strength and comfort. And, these hand carved natural coral k...Category
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,950 Sale Price41% Off - Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Chick BroochLocated in Greenwich, CTThis magical Victorian diamond gold silver brooch is no chicken feed. With three adorable diamond chicks vying for their golden food, this one-of-a-ki...Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, Silver
- Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm BraceletBy HermèsLocated in Greenwich, CTIt will always be 'smooth sailing' when wearing this incredible vintage Hermes Paris four charm Nautical link bracelet. With an anchor, a compass, a sailboat, and a sea turtle pierc...Category
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Link Bracelets
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Asprey Geometric Cufflinks in Sterling SilverBy Asprey LondonLocated in San Rafael, CAA rare pair of cufflinks in a geometric design by Asprey London. The cufflink faces measure 16.7mm square and bear hallmarks for the London Assay Office, the year 2002 and 925 indic...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Asprey Gold Horse CufflinksBy AspreyLocated in New York, NYDistinctive and attractive cufflinks. Made and signed by ASPREY. Blue ceramic portrait plaques, depicting three-dimensional prancing white horses. The cufflinks are left and right; the horses face...Category
Vintage 1950s European Cufflinks
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Gold and Enamel Asprey Golf CufflinksBy Asprey International LimitedLocated in New York, NYStriking double-sided cufflinks. Made and signed by ASPREY. 18K yellow gold ovals, depicting a golf course, with a green enamel "green", an orange enamel "flag", and a white enamel...Category
Vintage 1980s British Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold
- Asprey CufflinksLocated in New York, NYAsprey signed cufflinks finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum.Category
20th Century Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold, Platinum
- Asprey Black Onyx and Diamond Gold CufflinksBy Asprey & Garrard LimitedLocated in London, GBA sophisticated pair of carved onyx and diamond cufflinks set in 18ct yellow gold, signed Asprey. This interesting pair features a Celtic knot with a stylised carved onyx body embell...Category
1990s British Modern Cufflinks
MaterialsDiamond, Onyx, Gold
- Asprey 18 Karat Tri-Tone Gold and Onyx CufflinksLocated in Scottsdale, AZDesigner: Asprey Material: 18k white, rose, and yellow gold Gemstone: onyx Dimensions: cufflinks measure 19mm x 26mm Weight: 15.48 gramsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
MaterialsOnyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold