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The Encyclopedia of Horology

London, United Kingdom

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company

Partially verified

Jewellery, silver, watches, clocks, and presentation plate

History

The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company was established in 1880 at 112 Regent Street, London, by partners William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman.

Following the acquisition of the Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd in 1893, the firm underwent significant expansion and was formally incorporated as a limited liability company in 1898. The company operated as a major retailer and manufacturer, maintaining workshops in Clerkenwell, Sheffield, and Paris, while also sourcing items from various British manufacturers. Throughout its existence, the firm achieved international recognition by participating in numerous exhibitions, including events in Paris, Chicago, and London.

The independent operation of the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company concluded in 1952 when it was amalgamated with Garrard and Co Ltd.

The extended history summarises the open references listed under Sources; each statement was checked against the cited passage. Confirm key dates in period documents before relying on them.

Current watchmaking & later fate

  • The company ceased to function as an independent entity in 1952 when it was amalgamated with Garrard and Co.

As stated in the references listed under Sources, retrieved 2026-11-03. Ownership and collections change; check the maker's own announcements for the latest position.

Known markings

  • The company registered its specific maker's mark in London in 1899.

Serial numbers

No serial-number system for this maker is recorded in the cited references.

Collecting significance

The catalogued pieces listed on this page show the kinds of objects auction houses, dealers and museums attribute to this maker; each attribution is the source's own.

In the object catalogue

3 catalogued objects are recorded under Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. Attributions are as given by each source and are not independent authentication.

  • Front view of the silver carriage clock showing the C-scroll handle, rectangular case, and white enamel dial.
  • Side view of the Victorian mahogany bracket clock showing the carved brass fretwork side panel and the brass bezel.
  • Front three-quarter view of the hammered sterling silver carriage timepiece

Sources & references

  1. Collections Online | British Museum, British Museum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  2. Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company | Science Museum Group Collection, Science Museum Group, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  3. Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company Ltd. | Organisation | V&A Explore the Collections, Victoria and Albert Museum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  4. Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co - Graces Guide, Grace's Guide, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  5. Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd - Mark Goodger Antiques, markgoodger.co.uk, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  6. Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Silver | William Walter, williamwalter.co.uk, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)

Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.