A popular jeweller in South Gloucestershire looks set to close its doors for good after 132 years of the same family serving the community. J A Zahringer on Regent Street in Kingswood, one of the longest serving businesses in the area, will go up for auction next week.
The shop - which also sells clocks, china and gifts - is currently run by three brothers who are third-generation Zahringers. Co-owner, Paul, 76, who lives in Westbury-On-Trym, decided it was time to retire and his younger brothers, Tim and Andrew, 65 and 62 respectively, want to follow his in footsteps. Their children - of which they have six between them - have decided not to continue the business after the three of them retire.
Tim works on a lot of the clock and watch repairs while Andrew specialises in fixing broken jewellery, working in a room above the shop. Paul covers the front of the shop and speaks directly with the customers.
