Cole and Mason

Cole and Mason, founded in 1919 in the City of London by Julian Cowan, began as a family giftware business and later expanded into hardware and housewares. The enduring Capstan mill, introduced in 1946, remains a hallmark product. Noteworthy innovations include the world's first acrylic mill in 1975 and the patented Duo mill in 1981. Recognized with the Queen's Award for Innovation in 1986, Cole and Mason continued to lead with innovations like the electronic Manhattan mill in 2001 and the precision-focused Derwent range in 2010. Celebrating a century in 2019 with the Knightsbridge mill, their 2023 London mill blends heritage with modern British design.