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In April of 1984 Robert Hill of South Africa and Günter Gräwe of Germany decided to establish a joint venture in South Africa to distribute cutlery and tableware.

Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths (Pty) Ltd was formed and began trading in September 1984. In 1986 after the dramatic weakening of the South African Rand, Robert Hill decided to start local manufacturing of top quality silver-plated and gold-plated cutlery. A deal was struck with an English Manufacturer "Francis Greaves and Sons of Sheffield" and Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths began local production under this name.

Apart from the traditional English designs, Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths also produces many other designer patterns under the name "Gräwe and Hill - cutlers and silversmiths". In addition to Epns (Electroplated nickel silver) cutlery, Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths manufactures an extensive range of 18/10 stainless steel cutlery, suitable for upmarket catering establishments and fine homes. The most popular patterns comprise of the twelve main table items and in excess of forty serving and accessory items.

Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths has its own woodworking division which produces hand crafted cutlery cabinets in which to store and protect the cutlery. In addition other items include Grãwe & Hill Salt & Pepper mills.

Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths' customer list includes many of South Africa's leading specialist silverware gift shops and departmental stores. In addition some of the countries finest hotels, country houses and game lodges, as well as South African Airways first class  and famous Blue Train.


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Vital information:

Company name: Gunhill Cutlers and Silversmiths (PTY) Ltd
Registration number: 84/05534/07
Physical address: Unit B4 Business Park
Electron Close
Kya Sands
Gauteng
South Africa
Postal address: P.O. Box 94
Douglasdale 2165
South Africa
Telephone: +27 (11) 708 6764
Cell: 083 326 3180
Fax: +27 (11) 708 6160
E-mail: robhill@gunhill.co.za
Directors: Robert Hill (President and managing director)
Bankers: Nedbank Bergvlei branch A/c 1945 013680
Annual turnover: $2 million
Staff compliment: 25