W.
Holden
84 High Street
Whitstable
Kent CT5 1AZ
Tel: 01227 272033
Fax: 01227 272685
We are one of Whitstable's longest established shops, renowned for our friendly knowledgeable service and integrity. Among items we sell are jewellery, silverware & pewter, watches, clocks and barometers.
Our customers come back to us year after year, happy and more than satisfied. Whitstable, on the north Kent coast, was visited by the Romans, who came for the oysters and the salt. Still famous for oysters Whitstable has several long established businesses and at over 150 years here W. Holden are proud to be one of them, established in 1858 and in the same family since 1949. We strive to offer service with a smile and something that little bit different for every occasion.
Jewellery - Some second hand but mainly new, both modern
and traditional from our large stock of diverse pieces, some unique, some
handmade and some mass produced, but all of good quality. We will also order
in pieces for you or make them to your design.
Whitstable Oyster charms and pendants made on the premises in 9ct gold and silver.
Silverware and Pewter - A huge range of useful or ornamental, from a few pounds up to several hundred, including photo frames, christening gifts, men's gifts and models.
Watches - Hundreds in stock, we are agents for Citizen, Lorus, Royal London, Junghans radio controlled and Le Cheminant. We also stock other makes of precious metal watches and our own range of Swiss made pieces.
Clocks - Kitchen, alarm, mantel, carriage, wall, cuckoo, long case etc. in mechanical and quartz from £5 to £5000.
Barometers - All styles, aneroid and mercury, digital weather stations.
We also stock S.O.S. Talisman jewellery and Magna-Power bracelets.
We specialise in repairs and valuations
We repair jewellery, object d'art and timepieces to a high standard. All valuations for insurance and probate carried out by in-house members of the Institute of Registered Valuers.
We offer expert advice and reasonably priced repairs.
Members of
the National Association of Goldsmiths since 1912, still offering old-fashioned
service in 2009.
Opening Hours
9:30am - 4:45pm
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. & Sat.
Closed all day Wed. & Sun.





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