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Latest News Jewellers toast a vintage occasion
Vintage watches, wine and cars were on display at the 17th Century Corks Out Crypt on Watergate Street, Chester. Waltons of Chester hosted the event, which celebrated traditional craftsmanship and all things vintage. Read More..
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Latest News Winners take a tumble at Chester Racecourse
Records dating back to 1791 show that tumbler cups made by one of the UK's oldest jewellers, Lowe & Sons were presented by the Earl of Grosvenor at Chester Races before trophies became fashionable. Tumblers will once again be provided for winning owners at Chester Racecourse at its new Midsummer evening fixture (FRIDAY JUNE 27). Read More..
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International Author launches in Chester
Renaissance Venice came to Chester when an internationally renowned author celebrated the art of glassmaking at an exclusive reception in the city. More than 60 guests heard Marina Fiorato read from her bestselling novel The Glassblower of Murano and discuss Lalique's crystalware. The event, supported by Lowe & Sons, was held at Chester Racecourse, where individual Lalique pieces worth more than £20,000 were among those on sale. Read More..
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Scorcher for Waltons of Chester Handicap
The Breitling Watches & Waltons of Chester Handicap Stakes was run at Chester Racecourse yesterday and won by 12-1 Bertoliver. Presenting the prizes to owners Kevin Conlan and Richard Carol and jockey Philip Robinson were Richard Blampied, the Managing Director of Waltons of Chester, Tim Bradley, the Northern Sales Manager of Breitling UK and Richard Hogben, the General Manager of Waltons of Chester. Read More..
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The beauty of glass: Venice comes to Chester
Renaissance Venice will come to Chester when an internationally renowned author celebrates the art of glassmaking at an exclusive reception in the city. Marina Fiorato will be reading from her bestselling novel The Glassblower of Murano and discussing Lalique's crystalware. The event, supported by Lowe & Sons, is being held at Chester Racecourse on May 22. Read More..
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CrimeWatch convictions: Statement from Waltons
Just over a year ago, Waltons of Chester appeared in BBC1's CrimeWatch in a reconstruction of the robbery there in August 2006. Since then, the three robbers have been convicted at a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court, which ended last week. Waltons of Chester has made a major investment in increased security to their Eastgate shop, which has a new frontage. Read More..
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"Priceless" ledgers for Lowe's at The Antiques Roadshow
One of the UK's oldest jewellers which is based in Chester presented ledgers dating back to the eighteenth century, which were described as "priceless" by an expert on The Antiques Roadshow. Read More..
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Waltons invests in Chester: Oldest Eastgate shop front modernised
The oldest original shop front on Chester's busy Eastgate Street has been redeveloped following a substantial investment. Read More..
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Waltons sparkle at the Polo
Waltons the Jewellers and Jaeger LeCoultre sparkled in the Summer sunshine at the Flames Estates International Polo Tournament, combining sport with the UK premiere of the latest Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watches at the Chester event. Read More..
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The Sky's the Limit
A dazzling UK Premiere launch of the new 2007 Breitling watch collection was held by Waltons of Chester at Hawarden Airport last night. More than 110 guests attended the exclusive champagne event and were invited to test their flying skills on the thrilling Breitling Fighter Challenge flight simulator. Read More..
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Lowe's were up for the Chester Cup
Chester Racecourse, the UK's oldest racecourse, combined with one of the UK's oldest jewellers, Lowe & Sons, which was established in 1770, as Lowe's engraved the plinth for the major race of the May Festival the Chester Cup. The relationship between Lowe's, of Bridge Street Row, and the Chester Race Company has been established for more than 200 years with Lowe's continuing to supply the Chester Cup. Read More..
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Lowe's prepare for the Chester Cup
Preparations are mounting for the first day of racing of the Season at Chester on Wednesday. The UK's oldest racecourse combines with one of the UK's oldest jewellers, Lowe & Sons, which was established in 1770, as Lowe's engrave the plinth for the big race the Chester Cup. The relationship between Lowe's, of Bridge Street Row, and the Chester Race Company has been established for more than 200 years with Lowe's continuing to supply the Chester Cup. Read More..
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Watch out James Bond
The name could be Bond, James Bond for the manager of The Queen Hotel, who won a replica of the actual watch worn by Chester born super-spy Daniel Craig in the new Casino Royale film. Andrew Lockwood won the bullet-proof Omega Seamaster watch which was donated by Waltons of Chester at the star studded regional premiere in the city on Wednesday November 15. Read More..
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About Waltons of Chester

Waltons of Chester is a third generation family business which was established in 1909 and is one of the best and most respected jewellers in the country.

Waltons of Chester offer a large selection of high quality products, backed up by experienced and friendly staff who provide all the services expected of a high-class county jeweller.

Waltons, whose headquarters are at Eastgate Street, Chester also have shops at The Cross in Chester, Hope Street, Wrexham and Lowe & Sons, Bridge Street, Chester. Waltons of Chester sell watches by Jaeger LeCoultre, Brietling, Omega, Longines and Baume & Mercier, clocks by Comitti and jewellery by Faberge and Mikimoto.

 

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Author Marina Fiorato
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The Glassblower of Murano
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The new arcade at Waltons of Chester, Eastgate Street
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Guests examine a vintage Bentley
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Lyndsay Brown of Lowe & Sons is up for the Cup at Ch...
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