Spink and Son Limited 1666

1666 - goldsmith's and pawnbrokers founded by John Spink in Lombard Street, London

1772 - Spink and Son founded by Marshall Spink at 1-2 Gracechurch Street, London

later moved to 30 Cornhill

1894 - also at Piccadilly

1930s - moved to the corner of King Street and Duke Street, St James

1977 - acquired by Andrew Weir & Co Ltd

1993 - acquired by Christie's

2002 - acquired by Abaca Capital