Roberts and Doré has a distinguished pedigree dating back to 1908 when Tom Roberts, a respected figure in the City of London, wanted to realise his dream of becoming the finest silversmith in the capital.  So, with his business partner, James Dore, they founded Roberts and Dore Ltd as manufacturing silversmiths and cutlers. Gathering some of the best craftsmen in the country, Tom and James took on extensive premises in London’s Hatton Garden and founded factories in Sheffield and Birmingham. The company’s reputation soon grew and became established as having the finest silver showrooms in London. 

English Hallmarking – the oldest form of consumer protection, dates back to the era of Henry III in 1238.

Full details of this facinating history can be found on this website.

The most recent commemorative mark which was created to celebrate a major historical event, was for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

There have been seven additional commemorative hallmarks in the past from King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935,; the Silver, Golden, and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012 respectively, the Millennium celebrations in 2000, and the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.