Aldwinckle and Slater
Aldwinckle and Slater was a prestigious British jewelry firm that was active during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The firm was known for producing high-quality jewelry and silverware, often featuring intricate designs and exquisite craftsmanship.
The firm was founded in 1875 by George Aldwinckle and James Slater, who were both talented silversmiths. They established their first workshop in London, where they began producing silverware, jewelry, and other decorative objects. Their work quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and they were soon commissioned to create pieces for some of the most influential people of the era.
One of Aldwinckle and Slater's most notable commissions was the creation of a silver and enamel vase for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The vase was made of solid silver and decorated with intricate enamel work, and it was presented to the Queen as a gift from the British people.
Over the years, Aldwinckle and Slater continued to produce exceptional pieces, often incorporating precious stones, enamel work, and intricate designs. They also exhibited their work at international exhibitions, including the Paris Exposition of 1900, where they won a gold medal.
Despite their success, the firm was forced to close in 1914 due to the outbreak of World War I. Many of their skilled craftsmen were conscripted into the military, and the firm was unable to continue operating without them.
The firm was founded in 1875 by George Aldwinckle and James Slater, who were both talented silversmiths. They established their first workshop in London, where they began producing silverware, jewelry, and other decorative objects. Their work quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and they were soon commissioned to create pieces for some of the most influential people of the era.
One of Aldwinckle and Slater's most notable commissions was the creation of a silver and enamel vase for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The vase was made of solid silver and decorated with intricate enamel work, and it was presented to the Queen as a gift from the British people.
Over the years, Aldwinckle and Slater continued to produce exceptional pieces, often incorporating precious stones, enamel work, and intricate designs. They also exhibited their work at international exhibitions, including the Paris Exposition of 1900, where they won a gold medal.
Despite their success, the firm was forced to close in 1914 due to the outbreak of World War I. Many of their skilled craftsmen were conscripted into the military, and the firm was unable to continue operating without them.
