Garrard English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered Urn, 1923
About the Item
- Creator:Garrard & Co. Ltd. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1923
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
Garrard & Co. Ltd.
The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family, Garrard & Co. Limited has crafted iconic and historically celebrated rings, watches, necklaces and other jewelry for centuries.
Master silversmith George Wickes founded Garrard in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons — James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II — where it would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert’s great-grandson.
Garrard Co. Ltd registered its current name in 1909 and, despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle St. in London. It was acquired by American private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006.
Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations beginning with King Edward VII’s in 1902. The esteemed luxury house created Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown, which featured colorless stones and was suitable to be worn while she mourned the passing of her last husband, Prince Albert. Later, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Garrard provided a pair of gold armlets. The company’s 1893 Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara adorns Queen Elizabeth II on British banknotes.
Among Garrard’s best known works is undoubtedly Princess Diana’s engagement ring — a 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold. Unlike most royal engagement rings, the one Princess Diana chose wasn’t a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned from the Crown Jeweler, but rather a catalog offering for anyone who could swing the $60,000 price tag. As a result, this was a matter of controversy within the royal family. It is now Kate Middleton’s ring.
Garrard is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Today, its all-female design team — led by creative director Sara Prentice — continues to merge ageless techniques with modern technology to uphold the firm’s legacy in the creation of precious handcrafted engagement rings, brooches and other adornments.
While Garrard and the royal family parted ways in 2007, the house still produces pieces that captivate new generations of jewelry wearers all over the world, just as it has for hundreds of years.
Find antique Garrard & Co. Ltd jewelry on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Crichton English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered Urn 1916By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1Located in New York, NYGeorge V sterling silver covered urn. Made by Lionel Alfred Chrichton in London in 1916. Girdled urn with half strapwork on stepped domed foot; leaf-capped s-scroll sides handles. Co...Category
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Crichton English Neoclassical Britannia Silver Covered Urn, 1930By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1Located in New York, NYGeorge V covered urn. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1930. Girdled urn with on stepped and stepped, raised, and gadrooned foot; s-scroll side handles with leaf cap and p...Category
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Revival Urns
MaterialsBritannia Standard Silver
- Antique Howard Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered UrnBy Howard & Co., New YorkLocated in New York, NYEdwardian neoclassical sterling silver covered urn. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1905. Ovoid bowl with high-looping leaf-mounted side handles; domed foot. Cover domed; top ste...Category
Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Comyns English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup Urn, 1922By Charles and Richard ComynsLocated in New York, NYGeorge V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Charles & Richard Comyns in London in 1922. Urn with ovoid bottom on raised and stepped foot; leaf-capped high-looping double-scroll side...Category
Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique English Edwardian Sterling Silver Covered Urn TrophyBy William ComynsLocated in New York, NYEdwardian sterling silver covered urn. Made by William Comyns in London in 1908. Bowl has straight sides and curved bottom with leaf-capped and wrapped s-scroll side handles and step...Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique English Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Covered UrnLocated in New York, NYEdwardian Classical sterling silver covered urn. Made by Millar Wilkinson in London in 1905. Ovoid with reeded high-looping side handles and domed foot mounted to square base. Cover ...Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Old English Silver Plated Covered UrnLocated in Tarry Town, NYOld English Sheffield silver plated covered decorative urn with side handles and exterior design details. The piece is in great condition. Minor we...Category
Antique 1860s English Urns
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Garrard & Co. Modernist Sterling Silver Vase - Hallmarked in 1997By Garrard & Co. Ltd.Located in London, LondonHallmarked in London in 1997 by Gerrard & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Vase, is plain in design, and stands on a stepped base. The vase measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) ...Category
1990s English Modern Vases
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Sterling Silver Neoclassical Style Urn SaltBy Bailey, Banks & BiddleLocated in New York, NYSterling silver neoclassical style urn salt. American silver salt / bud vase of double-handled urn form with beading at rim and circular base with engraved 'L' monogram all on plinth base raised on bun feet. Marks for Bailey Banks & Biddle, the famed Philadelphia jewelers of Chestnut Street known for their design of the Great Seal of the United States...Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Neoclassical Mercury Glass Urn Vase with CoverLocated in New York, NYNeoclassical Style mercury glass urn vase and lid. Dimensions: 18.5" H x 9.25" Diameter. Dealer: S138XX.Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsMercury Glass
- Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded UrnLocated in New York, NYItalian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn. Italian neoclassical sterling silver urn form zucchiera. Handles with foliate terminals and lid with a...Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsSterling Silver
- English Minton Porcelain Covered UrnsLocated in Tarry Town, NYEnglish Minton porcelain pair gilt gold covered decorative urns with exterior design details and two side handles. Each urn is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / us...Category
Antique 19th Century English Urns
MaterialsGold