Close-up of a jeweller's hands using a rotary tool to carve or shape a small object, possibly made of silver, gold or platinum.

The House of Breners of London

James Brener in a suit holding sunglasses standing outside a historic building (East India Club) with ornate architecture, street lamps, and parked cars in the background. The photo is in black and white.

Breners of London was founded by James Brener, whose early life was shaped by an immersion in art, antiques, and the quiet presence of things built to last. He began his career as a dealer in antique silver and jewellery on London’s Portobello Road, where he developed a deep respect for objects that carried history, memory, and meaning.

A craftsman working on a bronze fish sculpture applied, hammered metal cup, with various tools and workshop items in the background.

Rather than chase trends, James chose to pursue a different path. One grounded in tradition and guided by the belief that an object can be more than beautiful. It can speak. It can endure. It can represent.

His work draws influence from varied sources, from the symbolism of Japanese gardens to the uncompromising geometry of grenades. Each piece carries a distinct style informed by a singular sensibility. Every object is created in collaboration with master craftsmen using time-honoured techniques. Nothing is rushed.

Breners of London continues a tradition of considered design for those who value restraint over fashion and permanence over novelty. Each piece is made not to decorate, but to signify.