21-571: Bampfylde or Bampfield is a surname, and may refer to: Augustus Bampfylde, 2nd Baron Poltimore Sir Charles Bampfylde, 5th Baronet Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 2nd Baronet Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet Coplestone Warre Bampfylde George Bampfylde, 1st Baron Poltimore John Codrington Bampfylde John Bampfylde (1691–1750) Sir John Bampfylde, 1st Baronet Sir Richard Bampfylde, 4th Baronet Thomas Bampfield [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
42-437: A royal warrant from Charles III while he was Prince of Wales. More recently, Garrard made the sapphire engagement ring given by Charles, Prince of Wales , to Diana, Princess of Wales for their 1981 marriage. In 2011, the ring returned to the public eye as the engagement ring Prince William, Prince of Wales, formerly Duke of Cambridge gave to his wife Catherine . The distinctive cluster setting of this ring has become
63-673: A diamond tiara made for her by Garrards of London in the 1870s, later known as the Poltimore Tiara . It was sold at auction by the 4th Baron for £5,500. It was made famous after having been worn by Princess Margaret at her wedding in 1960 in Westminster Abbey , having been purchased for her shortly beforehand. After the Princess's death, it was sold at auction in 2006 at Christie's, by her children, Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto , for £926,400 ($ 1,704,576). It can be converted into
84-579: A necklace and brooches. He died in May 1908, aged 71. Garrard %26 Co Garrard & Co. Limited designs and manufactures luxury jewellery and silver. George Wickes founded Garrard in London in 1735 and the brand is headquartered at Albemarle Street in Mayfair , London. Garrard also has a presence in a number of other locations globally. Garrard was the first official and most notably important Crown Jeweller of
105-569: A signature of the House, and is still seen in the designs of the 1735 collection today. Garrard has created many other jewels that are worn by the British royal family, including the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara which Queen Elizabeth II is seen wearing in the portrait featured on British currency. The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara worn by Meghan Markle on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Harry
126-464: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Augustus Bampfylde, 2nd Baron Poltimore Augustus Frederick George Warwick Bampfylde, 2nd Baron Poltimore PC DL (12 April 1837 – 3 May 1908), styled The Honourable Augustus Bampfylde until 1858, of Poltimore House and North Molton in Devon, was a British Liberal politician. Between 1872 and 1874 he served as Treasurer of
147-618: The surname Bampfylde . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bampfylde&oldid=1225326101 " Categories : Surnames Surnames of British Isles origin Surnames of English origin English-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
168-532: The Garrard family until the death of Sebastian Henry Garrard, great-grandson of Robert Garrard senior, in 1946. The name Garrard & Company Ltd was registered in 1909, and the company moved to new premises in Albemarle Street in central London in 1911. In 1843, Queen Victoria appointed Garrard as the first ever official Crown Jewellers, leading to the production of numerous pieces of silverware and jewellery for
189-591: The House of Garrard unveiled a 118.88 ct royal blue Burmese sapphire presented in a brooch that features a signature cluster setting. The jewel was named in honour of the Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II , a date traditionally marked by the gift of a sapphire, and pays tribute to the House's role in remodelling the Imperial State Crown for the occasion. Garrard is the manufacture of the Staff of office used by
210-548: The Household from 1872 to 1874. In 1872, he was sworn of the Privy Council . He was appointed Commanding Officer of the 1st (Exeter and South Devon) Devonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps on 27 September 1865. In 1858 Lord Poltimore married Florence Sara Wilhelmine Brinsley Sheridan (d. February 1909 ), daughter of Richard Brinsley Sheridan , MP, of Frampton Court. By her he had children including: Florence, Lady Poltimore, had
231-531: The Household to Queen Victoria , under William Ewart Gladstone . Bampfylde was the son and heir of George Bampfylde, 1st Baron Poltimore , by his second wife Caroline Buller, daughter of General Frederick William Buller. Bampfylde succeeded his father in the barony in 1858. He sat on the Liberal benches in the House of Lords and served in the first Liberal administration of William Ewart Gladstone as Treasurer of
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#1732852819395252-644: The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy and a number of trophies for Royal Ascot in its role as Official Trophies and Silverware Supplier, which originally dates back to the first Gold Cup in 1842. The company that was to become Garrard was founded by George Wickes (1698–1761), who entered his mark in Goldsmiths' Hall in 1722. Wickes set up business in Threadneedle Street in the City of London in 1722;
273-567: The United Kingdom having supplied jewels for Queen Victoria , and was charged with the upkeep of the British Crown Jewels , from 1843 to 2007, and was responsible for the creation of many tiaras and jewels still worn by the British royal family today. As well as jewellery, Garrard is known for having created some of the world's most illustrious sporting trophies, including the America's Cup ,
294-410: The company from 2001 until being replaced by Stephen Webster in 2006. In 2012, Sara Prentice was appointed creative director of the brand. In 2007, Garrard & Co's services as crown jeweller were no longer required, with the reason cited being that it was simply 'time for a change'. This ended over 160 years of Garrard's tenure as the inaugural British Royal Jeweller, although Garrard still holds
315-486: The company moved to Panton Street off Haymarket in central London in 1735 as a goldsmith and provider of jewellery and other luxury items to aristocratic patrons. Wickes was an accomplished silversmith known for his work in the rococo style, and gained the patronage of Frederick, Prince of Wales . Two apprentices of Wickes, John Parker and Edward Wakelin, purchased the company following Wickes' retirement in 1760, replaced by John Wakelin and William Taylor in 1776. Following
336-399: The death of Taylor, Robert Garrard became a partner in the company in 1792. Garrard took sole control of the firm in 1802, with his sons Robert Garrard II, James and Sebastian succeeding him in running the company, trading as R., J., & S. Garrard (or Robert Garrard & Brothers) until James' retirement in 1835, when the company became R & S Garrard. The company remained in the hands of
357-457: The expanded group. In 1998, Asprey plc was renamed Asprey & Garrard and moved from 112 Regent Street to premises on New Bond Street . The company demerged in 2002, with Garrard returning to the Albemarle Street site it first occupied in 1911. Garrard was acquired by the US private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006, ending its partnership with Asprey. Jade Jagger was the creative director for
378-560: The famous Koh-i-Noor diamond into a brilliant . In 1848, Garrard produced what is now referred to as the America's Cup , the oldest international sporting trophy . The Cup is an ornate sterling silver bottomless ewer originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a yacht race around the Isle of Wight in England, which was won by the schooner America . The trophy
399-625: The royal family, as well as the upkeep of the Crown Jewels. The company has dealt with a number of famous jewels, such as the Cullinan diamonds (including Cullinan I, "The Great Star of Africa"), and created such pieces as the Imperial Crown of India in 1911, the crown of Queen Mary for her coronation , and the Crown of Queen Elizabeth in 1937. In 1852, Garrard were given the responsibility of re-cutting
420-670: Was created during Garrard's time as crown jeweller. Garrard created the Premier League trophy and the Cricket World Cup Trophy . They also produced the original cubic zirconia prop-necklace of the Heart of the Ocean for the 1997 film Titanic , as well as a similar necklace made with a sapphire and white diamonds which was worn by Celine Dion at the Oscars and later auctioned. In 2018,
441-677: Was renamed the 'America's Cup' after the yacht and was donated to the New York Yacht Club under the terms of the Deed of Gift , which made the cup available for perpetual international competition. Garrard amalgamated with The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company in 1952, when they closed their Albemarle workshops and moved premises to Regent Street . In October 1959, Mappin & Webb , a subsidiary of Sears Holdings , bought Garrard. In July 1990, Sears sold Mappin & Webb and Garrard to fellow jeweller, Asprey plc , retaining an 38.5% interest in
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