Arthur Price

Overview

Arthur Price is a UK-based family-owned company specializing in cutlery and silverware, founded in 1902. It shifted from manufacturing to design, sourcing, and marketing by the 1990s, while maintaining production of high-end stainless steel flatware. The company holds historical significance for supplying cutlery to RMS Titanic in 1912 and Concorde in 1976, and has received Royal Warrants.

History

Founded in 1902 by Arthur Price in Birmingham, England, as a cutlery manufacturer. Supplied cutlery for RMS Titanic's 1912 maiden voyage; expanded with factories in Birmingham and Sheffield post-WWII, becoming the UK's largest stainless steel cutlery producer by the 1950s. Relocated headquarters to Lichfield in 1982; production later outsourced while family management continued across five generations, with James Price becoming CEO in 2025.

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Manufacturing

Production occurs at factories in Birmingham and Sheffield, UK, focusing on cutlery and holloware. Headquarters in Lichfield handles sales, distribution, and administration. Some manufacturing has been outsourced and offshored as the company pivoted to design and marketing.

Notable Products

• Titanic Cutlery - Top-range flatware supplied for RMS Titanic's 1912 maiden voyage, now a historical replica line.
• Concorde Service - Exclusive cutlery set created in 1976 for the Concorde supersonic jet.
• Duchess 90 - Classic 18/10 stainless steel pattern introduced in the mid-20th century.
• Savoy Bespoke - Custom items supplied for the Savoy hotel's 2010 refurbishment.
• Heywood Norris Teapot - Silver-plated hollowware from acquired traditional designs.

Reputation

Arthur Price is regarded by cutlery enthusiasts as a preserver of British flatware heritage, valued for its family-owned continuity and royal associations. Professionals note its shift to outsourcing as a pragmatic adaptation, though some criticize reduced in-house manufacturing. It maintains a solid reputation for quality in high-end tableware markets.