kempen-begeer

Bv Koninklijke Van Kempen & Lust is a traditionally well-known Dutch company. The founder of the company focused on small silver, such as book locks, buckles and button bags. Through the centuries are regular new product groups added to the range. This has resulted in the current collection. From Royal VKB is characterized both by the traditionally existing traditional craftsmanship, but also by modern, contemporary products and production techniques. The basis for Van Royal VKB was laid in 1777, when John Matthew van Kempen, born in 1764 in Utrecht as the only son of Pieter van Kempen and Margaret of Sweringen, with Mr. Den Briter was apprenticed to become a silversmith. John Matthew van Kempen was recognized as a master in the guild in 1789 that he was allowed to conduct his own maker's mark. The start of a centuries-long tradition of craftsmanship was born when his sons Pieter Johannes and John Matthew chose the zilvervak. At the opening of a new plant in June 1858, the company of King William III received the designation "Royal" after 1841 had been granted permission to enter the Royal Arms. Because from time to time to lay hands on craft specialists a could introduce new skill or process in Voorschoten, Van Kempen expanded his organization growing. So the English system was created to make spoons and forks and electroplating plastic department, which one could make sculptures of silver. Even sculptures by 5 meters high were produced. An example of this are the images Plein 1813 in the Hague. The company was now to export, and for this international offices were opened. In addition, the Dutch East Indies belonged to one of the largest markets. After the death of JM van Kempen III in 1877, his youngest son JM van Kempen IV was the leader of the company. The case had grown into an industrial company. In 1936 the first silver articles were produced under the name Keltum. From Royal VKB and Keltum offer by combining craftsmanship, modern design and manufacturing techniques to day quality and sophistication.