The English Shipmate

Welcome aboard!

Hello, welcome aboard The English Shipmate. Founded in 2013 to make personalised accessories from a tiny studio near Bath.

Since launching The English Shipmate in 2013, I've made items for footmen at Buckingham Palace to the odd celebrity. But it's the everyday wonder of stamping 'I love you' which I never tire of. It's making things that matter between people for all those moments that define us.

I'm Victoria, a former sailor, turned silversmith (still dreaming of owning a boat of my own). Everything you see here I've thought of, designed, made, photographed and cared about.

There are cheaper items, made in industrial quantities and 'finished' in the UK. You won't find them here as everything is made from scratch. There's an eye on supporting British business and keeping packaging as green I can; our smart white eco gift boxes are made in the UK. Supplies of silver and Argentium are from Birmingham's jewellery quarter and my maker's mark has been issued from The Birmingham Assay Office, whose mark is an anchor! We are especially proud to have been commissioned by the RNLI.

Thanks for stopping by x

Sailing and silversmithing

Bashed fingers, Gin and the school run

Peak flow - that thing that happens when you are 100% absorbed in what you're making - that' what I get from silversmithing and sailing. Both you need to pay absolute attention to; the here and now. But the added thrill is making things that matter between people, from my hand to yours. Because that's where the heart is, that's what it's all about and I care passionately about everything I make.

Thank you for coming aboard - I hope to make something for you :-)

Victoria Harwood

Silversmith & Sailor

Reviews

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"The key ring, a birthday present from the children, brought a happy tear from my husband (which is quite an achievement). Love, love, love. Thank you."
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"Perfect house warming present for my boyfriend who loved how unique it was! Fast service and a cracking product! Thank you!"
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"Really pleased with the key rings my husband and I chose to celebrate our silver anniversary. Something that we both use and see every day :)"
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"These key rings were purchased as a gift for 7th wedding anniversary. I was delighted with them, very neat and personally engraved. The recipients were equally pleased!"
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Delivery

Hello,

The English Shipmate takes great pride in our service to customers.

* All The English Shipmate's items are posted via First Class Business post for mainland UK orders, unless you select express, tracked services.

'BY' DATES ARE ESTIMATED

Just to say that these date shown on the product pages is actually estimated and 'by' does NOT mean the day before the date shown.

You'll notice through the reviews and customer comments that The English Shipmate's products go out in a shipshape and timely fashion.

**ORDERING AT PEEK TIMES**

To avoid disappointment, please order as soon as you can – as an artisan silversmith I can only make so many orders during the Christmas/Father's Day/ Mother's Day etc period without the help of Elves or other magical hard-working creatures.

WEATHER:

Please note that courier and postal services may be affected by inclement weather - it's hugely important to me that the items I make for you reach you in time, if there's any reason to suspect delays, I will contact you.

With best wishes,

Victoria Harwood at The English Shipmate

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