Our story begins in the heart of Victorian London with Mr Charles Frederick Hancock who established his eponymous business on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street in 1849. Dealing in the finest jewellery, silver and gemstones Hancocks quickly built a reputation for excellence and within only months of opening had been granted the first of several Royal Warrants that the company would hold.

As their reputation strengthened and grew, Royalty from across Europe became patrons of the firm and their prize winning presence at many of the Great World Fairs, both at home and abroad, only served to cement their position as one of the most prominent jewellers and silversmiths of the period.

In 1856 Queen Victoria entrusted Hancocks with the making of the newly introduced Victoria Cross medal, the highest military award for gallantry in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. It is an honour that we continue to uphold today having been the only company to make this prestigious award since its inception.