Important Silversmiths - Dunhill
Alfred Dunhill Limited, or Dunhill is a British Maison, specializing in luxury goods for men. The brand produces and sells designer and custom menswear, fine leather goods and accessories, such as lighters, pens and watches, as well as perfume. The company was founded in London in 1893 and has always been based there.
The company was founded by Alfred Dunhill, a business-minded Englishman, who inherited his father’s saddlery business with a workshop in London. Anticipating an increase in the demand for cars, he designed and manufactured a collection of accessories created for car owners. The collection was named "Dunhill's Motorities" and included car horns, headlights, leather coats, glasses, picnic sets and watches. In the beginning of the 20th century the young prosperous manufacturer opened two showrooms in Mayfair, and in 1907 the first tobacconist and pipe shop on Duke street.
As time went by, the business grew, and within a couple of years the company turned into a whole corporation. Alfred Dunhill Ltd. owns several shopping malls, run exclusively for men. The so-called Dunhill Houses allow each visitor to experience the atmosphere of luxury and plunge into the history of the brand. In addition to the full range of the brand’s exquisite pieces, each client gets the opportunity to use such services, as custom tailoring, hairdresser and spa-salon, wine and cigar rooms, bar and restaurant, as well as a cinema. Dunhill Maisons are located in London, Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
One of the company’s calling cards is the world-famous Dunhill lighter, featured in James Bond movies several times, starting from 1962. Along with such renowned brands as Rolex, Omega and Breitling the name of Dunhill is strongly associated with the image of brave, courageous and determined special agent.
With its long and prolific history, Dunhill is now one of the world's top luxury brands for men. Clients and customers appreciate the company for its incomparable service, attention to detail and respect for tradition.
Dunhill is a part of Richemont SA, a luxury goods holding company based in Switzerland. Richemont SA’s roster of prominent luxury brands include the likes of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Panerai, Montblanc to name a few.
Rare, antique and vintage pieces by the prominent Maison are in especially high demand among collectors and connoisseurs of exclusive and exquisite items from all over the world.
