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Asprey Jewellery: A Collector Guide
Asprey is a London luxury house founded in 1781 in Mitcham, Surrey, and on New Bond Street since 1847, long known for silver, leather and fine jewellery and for its royal warrants. Asprey jewellery made in Britain carries a full British hallmark and a sponsor’s mark that identifies the firm. This guide shows how to read those marks, date a piece and judge its value.
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From Mitcham to Bond Street
William Asprey started the business in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. His son and grandson moved it into fine goods, and in 1847 the firm settled on New Bond Street in London, where it still trades. Over the years it has made jewellery, silver, clocks, leather and objects, and has held royal warrants.
- 1781Mitcham, Surrey
- The next generations move into fine goods
- 1847New Bond Street
- Royal warrants
- Today
Reading Asprey hallmarks
Most Asprey jewellery made in Britain carries a full British hallmark:
Many pieces are also signed "Asprey".
- 1Maker’s mark
- 2Gold standard (18 or 750)
- 3London leopard’s head
- 4Date letter
0 of 4 checked
1Sponsor's mark
The firm’s mark, such as "A&Co Ltd" on earlier pieces.
2Fineness
Fineness 750 or 18 for 18KT gold, 375 or 9 for 9KT, 950 for platinum.
3Assay office
London’s leopard’s head, Birmingham’s anchor and others.
4Date letter
The year the piece was hallmarked.
The jewellery to know
- Gem-set rings and earrings. Sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds in gold or platinum.
- Necklaces and brooches. Classic fine jewellery, often in fitted Asprey cases.
- Gold jewellery and cufflinks. Signed and fully hallmarked.
- Older pieces. Earlier jewellery and gold items carrying the firm’s sponsor’s mark.
- Gem-set ring
How to tell a genuine Asprey piece
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- 1Signature
- 2Sponsor's mark
- 3Fineness
- 4Assay office
- 5Date letter
0 of 4 checked
1The hallmark
A full British hallmark with the firm’s sponsor’s mark, agreeing with the style.
2The signature
The signature "Asprey" or "Asprey London", cleanly engraved, on many pieces.
3The finish
Well-made settings and a neatly finished back.
4The case
An original Asprey fitted case, where it survives.
Red flags
- A signature with no British hallmark on a piece said to be British-made.
- A sponsor’s mark that is not the firm’s.
- A date letter that does not fit the style.
- Rough settings or poorly matched stones.
- A case that does not fit the piece.
What is my Asprey piece worth?
An Asprey piece is valued on its stones (their size, colour, clarity and cut), the design and quality of making, the metal, the period (from the hallmark), its condition, whether you have the original case and receipt, and current demand. We never publish figures.
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- Stones
- Design
- Metal
- Period
- Condition
- Case
How selling works
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Send photographs
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We reply within one working day with an estimate, subject to inspection. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return it at our cost.
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Paid the same day after inspection
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Questions people ask
What is Asprey jewellery known for?
Asprey, founded in 1781 in Mitcham, Surrey, and on New Bond Street since 1847, is known for fine gem-set jewellery, gold jewellery and cufflinks, alongside its silver, leather and objects. The firm has held royal warrants, and its British-made jewellery is signed and fully hallmarked, often in an original fitted case.
How do I identify a genuine Asprey piece?
Look for a full British hallmark with the firm’s sponsor’s mark, such as "A&Co Ltd" on earlier pieces, the fineness, the assay office mark and a date letter, and often an "Asprey" signature. The settings should be well made. No single mark proves it. Send clear photographs of the marks and we will check them, free.
What do Asprey hallmarks mean?
An Asprey hallmark usually has four parts: the sponsor’s mark identifying the firm, the fineness such as 750 or 950, the assay office mark such as London’s leopard’s head or Birmingham’s anchor, and a date letter giving the year. Read together, they confirm the metal and date the piece. Send us a close photograph and we will read it.
Where can I sell Asprey jewellery?
To a buyer who reads the hallmark and inspects the piece in person before paying. We buy Asprey directly: a free value inspection from photographs, then an appointment in Mayfair or at our Braintree office, Special Delivery post or free collection. You are paid the same day after inspection, by bank transfer or in cash.
How much is my Asprey jewellery worth?
It depends on the stones, the design and quality, the metal, the period shown by the hallmark, the condition, and whether you have the original case and receipt, together with current demand. We do not publish prices. Send photographs of the piece, its hallmark and its signature for a free value inspection within one working day.
Do you buy Asprey silver and objects?
Yes. As well as jewellery, we buy Asprey silver, clocks and objects. Silver is read by its hallmark in the same way, and valued on its maker, date, design and condition. Our silver pages cover silver in more detail; send photographs of the piece and its marks for a free value inspection.
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