One of the best-known businessmen in Clifton Village, Stephen Grey-Harris, has died aged 83.
Mr Grey-Harris ran his jewellery business from the same shop in Princess Victoria Street for more than 50 years. Before forming Grey-Harris and Company in 1968 he worked for other jewellers.
He built up a wealth of expertise both with antique and modern jewellery and silver.
For many years Mr Grey-Harris was a member of the British Antique Dealers Association. He was regarded as one of the principal antique dealers in the West Country.
He advised many organisations, including The Society of Merchant Venturers, Bristol University and various military regiments about their historic silverware and jewellery as well as valuing it for them.
Mr Grey-Harris was well-known for the many exhibitions he staged in his Victorian-style premises. One of the exhibitions was in aid of Bristol Eye Hospital.
Paying tribute, Stephen Bullimore, proprietor of Instep Shoes in Princess Victoria Street, said: “We all admired Stephen so much. He was such an important part of Clifton Village. It is worth mentioning his tireless contribution to Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society (CHIS).
“He served on the committee for more than a decade and hosted meetings at his home in Beaufort Road.
“As a business owner, his unique flair and his incredible knowledge within his trade will be so sadly missed by all.”
Stephen Grey-Harris, who was a member of the Clifton Club, died at home.
He is survived by his wife Barbara.