Hamilton & Inches
Hamilton & Inches is a luxury jeweller and jewellery designer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company has held a royal warrant to the British monarch as goldsmiths, silversmiths, clock & watchmakers for over 120 years. The company's main headquarters are on George Street in New Town, Edinburgh. The company was founded by Sir Robert Inches and his uncle James Hamilton in 1866.
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Luxury goods |
| Founded | 1866 in New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Founder | Sir Robert Kirk Inches |
| Headquarters | , Scotland |
Number of locations | 1 showroom and point of sale in Edinburgh |
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Key people | Victoria Houghton (Chief executive officer) |
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| Website | hamiltonandinches |
In addition to manufacturing jewellery, the jewellers also historically held the honour of being "His Majesty’s Clockmaker and Keeper and Dresser of His Majesty’s Clocks, Watches and Pendulums in Palaces and Houses in his Ancient Kingdom of Scotland" in the Royal Household of Scotland. This role was renewed in 2010 as "Silversmiths and Clock Specialists to her Majesty The Queen".
In addition to fine jewellery Hamilton and Inches is known for producing trophies for some of the world's most illustrious sporting events, including the Scottish Open and the Lanark Silver Bell.