Hennell is commonly associated with silver, a connection rooted in its inception by silversmith David Hennell in 1736. Remaining a family-operated business until its sale in ✨1887, Hennell established itself as one of London’s premie🍸r silversmiths. Its clientele included esteemed figures such as Queen Victoria and George V, with notable commissions like Admiral Lord Nelson’s 1799 silver tea service for HMS Victory, auctioned at Sotheby’s in 2014.

Expanding its buisness in the late 18th century, Hennell ventured into jewellery and emerged as a prominent pearl dealer with ties to India and the British Raj. However, its pinnacle came in the 1920s and 30s under designer Charles Bruno, who crafted exquisite Art Deco pieces rivaling the finest from French houses. Archive examinations reveal meticulous sketches detailing metal weights, stone quantities, client details, and costs—a rarity in the industry. Consequently, Hennell's jewels seldom appear at auction, sparking intense compet൲ition when they do.