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Garstin makes leather goods in the French style with British durability

Garstin began life in London in 1871 by the entrepreneurial Arthur Garstin. France at the time was the main exporter to Britain of fancy leather goods but with the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War that supply French industry collapsed. Arthur spotted an opportunity and began making fancy leather goods in the french style but with the sound quality and durability of British craftsmanship. He was regarded as a pioneer within the industry to became one of the largest manufacturers in Britain.
1871
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Garstin invented the wrist watch strap

Forever the entrepreneur, Arthur Garstin could in fact lay claim to being the inventor of the wrist watch strap - the wristlet. On September 2nd 1893 he registered to the Board of Trade RD217622 a unique wristlet design. These wristlets were probably requested from British Army Officers during the Various skirmishes in South Africa proceeding the 2nd Boar War.
1893
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The biggest manufacturer of leather travel trunks and bags in Britain

Garstin grew the business to become a major player within the leather goods industry. Employing over 200 skilled craftsmen and women making everything from Satchels and Music Bags to Purses and Travel Trunks. In fact the Globetrotter was so popular that he built a factory in Henden, NW London and 30 tied cottages for the workers and named it Leatherville.

1901
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Manufacturers of the best quality leather luggage in Britain

Garstin's success continued whilst exhibiting at the 1922, 1929 and 1947 British Industries fairs, described as Manufacturers of Best Quality Luggage in Leather, Fibre, Canvas, etc., for Road, Rail and Air Travel. Also High Class Ladies' Handbags and Fancy Leather Goods.

Today, Garstin 1871 follow on that proud tradition of crafting beautiful yet durable leather goods.
1947

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