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| Founded | 1952 |
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Key people | Simon Benney (CEO) |
| Website | https://www.houseofbenney.com/ |
House of Benney, sometimes known simply as Benney, is a UK-based silversmith and jewellery business, used by various members of the British royal family. [1]
Founded in 1952 by the silversmith and goldsmith Gerald Benney, who through the company was one of the first British craftsmen to hold four royal warrants simultaneously. [2] During this period Benney became famous for the textured effect which is today called "Benney Bark", which came about by accident when he inadvertently used a hammer with a damaged head and like what was produced. [3] The company also produced a number of commissions such as The Commonwealth Mace, [4] as well as pieces for Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher and George & Barbara Bush, [5] alongside the formal dining set at 10 Downing Street which is still in use today (having been commissioned by The Silver Trust [6] ).
Simon Benney, Gerald's son, took over the business in the 1990s, [7] and he still holds the Royal Warrant of HM The King [8] as Gold and Silversmiths. Today, Benney Partnership continues to produce some of the world's finest silver, gold and enamelware. [5]
The company was the subject of a 2016 BBC Four documentary titled "Handmade: By Royal Appointment", a series which followed CEO Simon Benney and three different royal warrant holders, [9] namely Wedgwood, John Lobb Shoes and Steinway.
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