Charles George Asprey Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Art deco silver plated shaker with a lift-off cap and a removable strainer inside to filter the cocktail upon serving. Made, and originally retailed, by Asprey of Bond Street. Circa ...

This is an exquisite and rare antique English silver plated entree dish by the world renowned retailser Asprey, of London circa 1870 in date. The entree dish features a square shaped body with elegant fluted decoration to the dish, lid and handle.   In excellent condition, this wonderful entree dish is  ready to grace your dining table.  Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 16 cm x Width 26 cm x Depth 26 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches Asprey was established in England in  1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...

This exceptional Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Locking Hip Flask, crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Charles & George Asprey circa 1897, represents a stunning fusion of luxury...

A Stunning Set of Asprey's of London Cut Glass Decanters, with Matching Sterling Silver Collars, Enclosed Within A Mahogany and Silver Plate Tantalus. Circa 1920's. Labelled Asprey's London on the side. Cut Glass Decanters in great condition for their age with no cracks or chips to stems, collars etc. Three Sterling Silver Collars are Labelled Brandy, Sherry and Port. Has the original key and key ring...

A fabulous large sterling silver frame by Asprey of Bond Street, hallmarked London 1935. With oak back and foot. Lovely contrast between the polished silver edges and engine turned d...

Put out any thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Called the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker tak...

A very smart cocktail / serving tray in silver plate by the luxury silversmith / retailer, Asprey of Bond Street, London. Signed on the underside. Of circular form with two handle...

We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning handmade in England Asprey sterling silver art Decor 1938 Guilloche enamel 8 day mantel (fireplace) clock ...

A rare and very fine pair of late Victorian perfume / scent bottles by the top-notch luxury retailer, Asprey of Bond St., London. The glass is very, very unusual created from thre...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London, 1930s Luxury black leather with 9-carat gold stamped corners card case A beautiful business or credit card...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare Asprey solid sterling silver corkscrew fully hallmarked for London, 1994. A very good looking decorative piece, the scre...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very high-end premium desk art 1995 Sterling Silver Asprey London tape dispenser in its original box A nice decorative piece, this is the p...