Well-known Harrogate independent jewellers A. Fattorini the Jeweller has announced it will close after 190 years of trading.
Thought to be the oldest independent jeweller in Harrogate, A. Fattorini, has been on Parliament Street since 1884.
But owners have announced today they plan to cease trading and close the iconic store.
It is currently run by Anthony Tindall, but his retirement has led to a decision to close.
The closure of the Harrogate institution will be marked by a closing down sale starting on November 13.
Mr Tindall said:
“The decision to close the store has been incredibly tough. It’s undoubtedly the end of an era for Harrogate and for our family.
I have loved my time in the business and am going to miss the customers, many who have been coming into the store for many years to purchase special and sentimental pieces.”
A. Fattorini, was founded in 1831 by Antonio Fattorini. Originally from Lake Como in Italy, Antonio senior later settled in Harrogate and set up his business to serve the town’s wealthy visitors during the ‘Summer Season’.
In 1859, the shop was passed onto the hands of his son, also Antonio, who established himself in the Harrogate business communty and was the one at the helm when the store moved onto Parliament Street.
Antonio never married so when he died in 1912 the business was passed onto his brother-in-law John Tindall.
The business remains in the Tindall family today and is currently run by Antonio’s great, great grandson Anthony Tindall. Mr Tindall is due to retire and with no plans for succession the store must close.
The closing down sale will see items such as diamond and gold jewellery, pearls and engagement rings will be reduced by up to 50%.
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