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Jenner & Knewstub

Established around 1856 by Frederick Jenner and Fabian James Knewstub, they were located at 33 St James’s Street, and then later in 1862, at 66 Jermyn Street, London. Their work was displayed at the International Exhibition of 1862 and at the International Exposition of 1878 in Paris. They quickly obtained many royal warrants including those to the Russian royal family and Queen Victoria.

Whilst its not certain when Charles Louis Faber had joined in partnership, his retirement in 1886 left Jenner and Knewstub themselves to continue on the business. The company was liquidated in 1889 and absorbed into the business of A. Webster & Co. at 60 Piccadilly, London, retaining the Jenner & Knewstub name as a limited company.

Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub. VIEW THIS BOX →
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from an antique coromandel jewellery box.
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from an antique coromandel jewellery box.
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel with Betjemann Patent Mechanism, by Jenner & Knewstub.
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel with Betjemann Patent Mechanism, by Jenner & Knewstub. VIEW THIS BOX →
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from an antique coromandel dressing case with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from an antique coromandel dressing case with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Antique jewellery box in coromandel with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Antique jewellery box in coromandel with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Bramah lock engraved with ‘Jenner & Knewstub, 33, St. James’s St, London S.W’ from a coromandel jewellery box with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Bramah lock engraved with ‘Jenner & Knewstub, 33, St. James’s St, London S.W’ from a coromandel jewellery box with Betjemann Patent mechanism.
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub and James Vickery.
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub and James Vickery. VIEW THIS BOX →
Jenner & Knewstub engraved brass manufacturer’s plate.
Jenner & Knewstub engraved brass manufacturer’s plate.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Countess Coronet, by Jenner & Knewstub.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Countess Coronet, by Jenner & Knewstub. VIEW THIS BOX →
Lock plate engraved with, ‘Jenner & Knewstub – 33 St James’s St – London’.
Lock plate engraved with, ‘Jenner & Knewstub – 33 St James’s St – London’.
Miniature Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut, by Jenner & Knewstub.
Miniature Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut, by Jenner & Knewstub. VIEW THIS BOX →
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from a miniature antique jewellery box in burr walnut.
Jenner & Knewstub manufacturer’s plate from a miniature antique jewellery box in burr walnut.
Invoice from Jenner & Knewstub, dated 1872.
Invoice from Jenner & Knewstub, dated 1872.

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