By Royal Appointment
In the late 18th century, Royal tradesmen in Britain began displaying the Royal Arms on their premises and stationery.
Queen Victoria ensured Royal Warrants gained the prestige they enjoy today.
During her 64 year reign, the Queen and her family granted more than 2000 Royal Warrants, eight times as many as the Queen's uncle, George IV.
They included Swaine Adeney and Brigg; both names still hold Royal Warrants today.
In 1893, Thomas Brigg and Sons received its first Royal Appointment from Her Majesty Queen Victoria and became the first umbrella maker ever to be honoured with an appointment.
Further Royal Appointments were also bestowed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria and by His Majesty Edward VI.
Royal Warrant Holders today
Today, there are around 850 Royal Warrant Holders. (The number changes as firms are appointed, or lose their warrants.) Royal Warrants continue to be a prestigious mark of recognition to those who are regular suppliers of goods and services to certain members of the Royal Family.
- Swaine Adeney is appointed as" Whip and Glovemakers" to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- The company is also appointed as "Suppliers of Umbrellas" to HRH The Prince of Wales.
A Calling Card
No. 54 St. James's Street London is still the choice of royals, ambassadors and business leaders worldwide. For those unable to visit in person, this Royal Warrant holder trusts you will enjoybrings you Swaine Adeney Brigg on-line. It's the next best thing to seeing you in SW1A - for of course we hope that you'll call on us when next in town. In the meantime, here's rare film access to our Cambridge workshops - home of our famour leather artisans.