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William Leuchars (London) silversmith

Leuchars & Son was a renowned maker of dressing cases and other luxury silver items. The firm was established in 1794 by James Leuchars in Piccadilly, London. James Leuchars died in 1822 and the business was taken over by his widow Lucy. In 1841, Lucy Leuchars & Son expanded into the premises next door in Piccadilly.

In 1847, Lucy Leuchars died and her son, William, took over the business. William Leuchars was a skilled silversmith and businessman. He exhibited his products at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862, winning medals for his work. In 1867, Leuchars opened a shop in Paris under the name of Leuchars & Son.

In 1870, William Leuchars' son, also called William, joined the business. William Leuchars Jr. was also a skilled silversmith and businessman. He continued his father's tradition of exhibiting at international exhibitions, winning a gold medal for more... his dressing cases at the Paris Exposition of 1878.

In 1884, Leuchars & Son moved their manufactory from 31 Gerrard Street, Soho, London to 8 Sherwood Street, Golden Square, London. In 1888, William Leuchars Jr. sold the business to Asprey & Son. Leuchars continued to trade from their 38 & 39 Piccadilly address until 1902.

Throughout its history, William and Leuchars & Son was known for its high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs. The firm's dressing cases were particularly popular with the British and French aristocracy. Leuchars & Son also produced a wide range of other silver items, including tea sets, coffee sets, flatware, and jewellery.

William and Leuchars & Son is remembered as one of the leading makers of luxury silver items in the 19th century. The firm's products are highly sought-after by collectors and can be found in museums and auction houses around the world. less...

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A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver Rhyton stirrup cups,…
Victorian Sterling Silver Winged Griffin Stirrup Cups

A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver Rhyton stirrup cups, William Leuchars, London, 1886 (2). A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver Rhyton stirrup cups, William Leuchars, London, 1886 each formed as winged griffin with green cabochon gem set eyes, t

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A Victorian novelty silver mounted glass 'Walrus' claret jug,…
Victorian Walrus Claret Jug with Silver Mounts

A Victorian novelty silver mounted glass 'Walrus' claret jug, William Leuchars, London, 1881, naturalistically modelled in the form of a walrus, the head with glass eyes and tusks, the head hinges and forms the spout, silver scroll handle, flippers and tai

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Spirit flask, sterling silver by William Leuchars, Piccadilly.…
William Leuchars Sterling Silver Spirit Flask, 1888

Spirit flask, sterling silver by William Leuchars, Piccadilly. Marked Wl London, 1888

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An unusual Victorian silver-mounted and clear glass claret jug,…
Victorian Silver Cockatoo Claret Jug

An unusual Victorian silver-mounted and clear glass claret jug, by William Leuchars, London 1881, engraved on inside of beak 'Leuchars, London & Paris', realistically modelled as standing cockatoo, the silver chased with plumage, and glass body with loop h

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