M P Levene

Specialties

Our unique collection of the finest antique silver is as diverse as it is attractive, and we are constantly sourcing new items for private collectors worldwide. Amongst our magnificent antique silver pieces are silver cutlery services, and English and Irish antique silverware; in addition, we supply prestigious new hand-​forged silver flatware which is made specially to order. We also have a selection of modern silver pieces

History

Established in 1889.

We are a family business selling the highest quality antique and modern British silverware, and new hand-​made English crystal. Our store is opposite London’s famous Victoria and Albert Museum.

In 1889, Pierre Levene opened a shop in nearby Fulham Road, selling watches, jewellery, silverware and general objets d’art.

The shop was destroyed by enemy action in the early days of the Second World War. Meanwhile their son, Maurice Pierre Levene, who was born in 1900, had opened his own shop, M.P. Levene Ltd, at 5 Thurloe Place in 1926. He specialised in silverware and rare postage stamps.

Maurice’s son, Colin, joined the business in 1953 and is now Managing Director. In 1973 he acquired the next-​door premises, 4 Thurloe Place, and amalgamated the two areas into the shop we have today.

In 1997, his son Martin joined, becoming the fourth generation Levene in the family firm.

We are now an international business, with clients all over the world. Thanks to the internet, more and more lovers o