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The Grant Macdonald London Keyring Collection

The Grant Macdonald London Keyring Collection

Keyrings are a relatively modern invention brought about by the brilliantly simple engineering of the split-ring, a tightly compressed single piece of thick wire or metal that can be used to connect keys together.

Paragon Candlesticks

Paragon Candlesticks

Have you ever stopped to consider the humble candlestick?

Engraving - How We Make Your Mark

Engraving - How We Make Your Mark

One of the things that makes a personalised piece of silver, that little bit special, is engraving. Specifically, hand engraving, which is not to be confused with etching, engine turning or chasing which is a way of hand finishing textures like feathers, fur or other organic finishes. Engraving is something quite different and special in it’s own right.

Flight Without Wings

Flight Without Wings

"I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil and a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." This wonderful poetry, from the Bedouin creation stories, is just one of the many tales of how the legendary Arabian horse breed came into existence.

The Dragons of old London

The Dragons of old London

From chains of office to ceremonial regalia and tableware, we are well versed with the Heraldic Law. And one heraldic beast that features regularly in our work is the mythical dragon, associated with London since the 14th Century. But have you ever wondered why?