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Turner & Simpson Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Mirror

Turner & Simpson Ltd A Brief History

Turner & Simpson were well known as makers of fine silverware, vanities, cigarette cases, snuff boxes, clocks and curios. Although the premises was purely industrial and set within the heart of Birmingham's jewellery quarter it did have the appearance of a rather large cottage. 
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Henin & Cie: What We Know About La Maison Henin

Henin & Cie: What We Know About La Maison Henin

The great Parisian goldsmiths Henin & Cie were born in the nineteenth century. At the heart of the historic city of Paris, the Marais was the noted jewellery quarter.

It was in this locality that the nobility would go to buy luxurious jewellery and items made from high grade silver and gold.

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