Feature T is is further proven by the array of
prestigious customers the business has had including Stevie Wonder, for whom Geoff rey created a blind backgammon board in his own unique fl air. T erefore it comes as no surprise that with such a rich history the company has seen some very bizarre requests over the years including: Academy taking over eight 55 sq ft hides
match the inside of luxury limousines
briefcase for the Smithsonian Institute in DC
diamonds and solid gold charting the business career of a billionaire
private jet
within an ordinary looking table With companies such as Asprey, Dunhill, Cartier all commissioning specialist game ranges from Geoff rey Parker the company
has catered for many luxury games lovers over the years. Yet the company is planning to make advances in the future with new games planned such as interactive tables, a luxury version of the Indian game Carron, a new series of fun chess sets for the serious and child player as well as a new multi-game anytime soon. He said: “We have an age old history of innovation, design and craft skill in this country. Sadly much of this has been lost over the years. Surprisingly the internet has been the saviour of craft based specialist business such as ours. In the past artisans such as us have been diffi cult to fi nd, often hidden behind the labels of luxury brands. T ere is a ready market for those who require only the best and the internet lets us all play on their purchase and in our case, have a product entirely custom made for them, something that many of the large brands fi nd too diffi cult to cope with these days.” With one of their luxurious backgammon boards having recently featured in the
“It is a passion born out of a hobby of my father’s”
it is what I do and have done for over 36 years. It is a passion born out of a hobby of folk with excellent products, giving work to local people in the village and we have need much more. I hope I can hand down the company to my son Elliot, who has just started on a part-time basis and that in 100 much paving the way for “the antiques of the future,” and are successfully keeping our pastimes alive for future generations.
Geoff rey Parker will be exhibiting at 6th – 10th September
own custom piece visit
www.geoff
reyparker.com Tel: 01799 599 100 E-mail: direct@geoff
reyparker.com
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