Purdey was established in London in 1814, the year before the battle of Waterloo. The founder, James Purdey, had previously worked as a head stocker for Joseph Manton, the foremost gunmaker of his time. Purdey set up his gun-making business in Princes Street and soon moved to Manton’s former premises in Oxford Street in 1826. […]
Mayfair, renowned for housing some of its oldest and most esteemed auction houses like Phillips and Sotheby’s, where exceptionally rare antiques and collectibles find their new owners. This district in London also proudly hosts the city’s most prestigious restaurants, opulent boutiques, sophisticated bars, exclusive private clubs, and luxurious hotels.
Mayfair London’s most exclusive luxury district.
