Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
Re: Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
TOM HAYES
21, Spencer Street, Birmingham
T.H - Birmingham - 1899
Thomas Hayes registered this mark 'T.H', one of several, with the Birmingham Assay Office in December 1897.
Tom Hayes started out in business in 1881, and was later joined by Ridley Hayes until c.1886. On his own until 1890, when he entered into partnership with James Key Holmes and Joseph Henry Key.
This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and Hayes's life appears to have gone into a downward spiral. He worked on his own until being declared bankrupt in 1907, the remains of his business were then purchased by T.H.Hazelwood & Co.
Hayes found employment as a manager with another silversmith, but, to quote from John Culme's Directory of Gold & Silversmiths:
'During 1910 he was found mutilated on the railway line near Gravelly Hill, Erdington. Then, having been taken to hospital for treatment he was almost immediately removed to Aston Police Station where, charged with attempted suicide, he died of his injuries in his cell during that night.
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21, Spencer Street, Birmingham
T.H - Birmingham - 1899
Thomas Hayes registered this mark 'T.H', one of several, with the Birmingham Assay Office in December 1897.
Tom Hayes started out in business in 1881, and was later joined by Ridley Hayes until c.1886. On his own until 1890, when he entered into partnership with James Key Holmes and Joseph Henry Key.
This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and Hayes's life appears to have gone into a downward spiral. He worked on his own until being declared bankrupt in 1907, the remains of his business were then purchased by T.H.Hazelwood & Co.
Hayes found employment as a manager with another silversmith, but, to quote from John Culme's Directory of Gold & Silversmiths:
'During 1910 he was found mutilated on the railway line near Gravelly Hill, Erdington. Then, having been taken to hospital for treatment he was almost immediately removed to Aston Police Station where, charged with attempted suicide, he died of his injuries in his cell during that night.
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GEORGE NATHAN & RIDLEY HAYES
285, Icknield Street, later, Institute Works, Howard Street Birmingham & 95, later, 13, Hatton Garden, London
Examples of the work and marks of Nathan & Hayes:
N&H - Birmingham - 1893
G.N - R.H - Chester - 1898
G.N - R.H - Birmingham - 1901
Established in 1885.
Nathan & Hayes also entered marks with the London and Chester assay offices.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1915.
The business was acquired by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. in the 1920's.
Birmingham registrations by Nathan & Hayes:
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285, Icknield Street, later, Institute Works, Howard Street Birmingham & 95, later, 13, Hatton Garden, London
Examples of the work and marks of Nathan & Hayes:
N&H - Birmingham - 1893
G.N - R.H - Chester - 1898
G.N - R.H - Birmingham - 1901
Established in 1885.
Nathan & Hayes also entered marks with the London and Chester assay offices.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1915.
The business was acquired by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. in the 1920's.
Birmingham registrations by Nathan & Hayes:
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EATON & WRIGHTON
33, Tenby Street, later, 121, Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Eaton & Wrighton, a 9ct gold ring was assayed at Chester in 1927:
E&W - Chester - 1927
Eaton & Wrighton (Frederick Henry Eaton and Ernest Wrighton) entered marks with both the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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33, Tenby Street, later, 121, Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Eaton & Wrighton, a 9ct gold ring was assayed at Chester in 1927:
E&W - Chester - 1927
Eaton & Wrighton (Frederick Henry Eaton and Ernest Wrighton) entered marks with both the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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ALBERT PEARSALL
High Street, Birmingham
A daring outrage was recently committed in Birmingham. A well-dressed man, describing himself as a farmer, and named Northbrook, entered the shop of Mr. Albert Pearsall, jeweller, in High Street, and pretended to treat for the purchase of some trinkets. While the assistant's attention was diverted from him, Northbrook struck trim a violent blow with a large stone tied in the comer of a pocket handkerchief, and attempted to escape with several valuable gold watches. The assistant leaped the counter, blood streaming from his head, and grappled with the thief. The latter, however, being a powerful man, forced him through a plate-glass case in the window, and he then ran into the arms of a constable within ten yards of the shop. The attempted robbery was the more daring from the fact that several house painters were engaged outside the premises at the time.—On the 8th ult. the prisoner was charged with violently assaulting Edwin Luckhurst, the assistant, and attempting to steal four gold watches. He was committed for trial at the Sessions.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th August 1882
Perhaps to be identified with William Pearsall of High Street, Birmingham (see above post).
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High Street, Birmingham
A daring outrage was recently committed in Birmingham. A well-dressed man, describing himself as a farmer, and named Northbrook, entered the shop of Mr. Albert Pearsall, jeweller, in High Street, and pretended to treat for the purchase of some trinkets. While the assistant's attention was diverted from him, Northbrook struck trim a violent blow with a large stone tied in the comer of a pocket handkerchief, and attempted to escape with several valuable gold watches. The assistant leaped the counter, blood streaming from his head, and grappled with the thief. The latter, however, being a powerful man, forced him through a plate-glass case in the window, and he then ran into the arms of a constable within ten yards of the shop. The attempted robbery was the more daring from the fact that several house painters were engaged outside the premises at the time.—On the 8th ult. the prisoner was charged with violently assaulting Edwin Luckhurst, the assistant, and attempting to steal four gold watches. He was committed for trial at the Sessions.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th August 1882
Perhaps to be identified with William Pearsall of High Street, Birmingham (see above post).
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Re: Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
GINDER BROTHERS
8, Augusta Street, later, 47, Frederick Street, Birmingham
Ginder Bros. - Birmingham - 1891
Ginder Bros. - Birmingham - 1893
Established in 1871.
Walter Ginder, of Ginder Bros., wholesale jewelers of Birmingham, Eng., was the guest of his cousin in North Attleboro last week. Mr. Ginder has been in America buying jewelry for his concern.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th April 1908
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8, Augusta Street, later, 47, Frederick Street, Birmingham
Ginder Bros. - Birmingham - 1891
Ginder Bros. - Birmingham - 1893
Established in 1871.
Walter Ginder, of Ginder Bros., wholesale jewelers of Birmingham, Eng., was the guest of his cousin in North Attleboro last week. Mr. Ginder has been in America buying jewelry for his concern.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th April 1908
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YAPP & WOODWARD
13, Bread Street, Newhall Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Yapp & Woodward:
Y&W - Birmingham - 1849
The business of John Yapp and John Woodward entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 14th May 1845. The firm also used the services of the London Assay Office.
The business of Yapp & Woodward can be traced back to Thomas Willmore in the 1770's.
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13, Bread Street, Newhall Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Yapp & Woodward:
Y&W - Birmingham - 1849
The business of John Yapp and John Woodward entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 14th May 1845. The firm also used the services of the London Assay Office.
The business of Yapp & Woodward can be traced back to Thomas Willmore in the 1770's.
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W.H. MANTON Ltd.
Pittsford Street, later, 102, Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of W.H. Manton Ltd.:
W H M - Birmingham - 1946
W.H. Manton Ltd. entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in January 1930.
The business was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
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Pittsford Street, later, 102, Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of W.H. Manton Ltd.:
W H M - Birmingham - 1946
W.H. Manton Ltd. entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in January 1930.
The business was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
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JOHN JACKSON
49, Ellis Street, Exeter Row, Birmingham
John Jackson - Birmingham - 1851
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49, Ellis Street, Exeter Row, Birmingham
John Jackson - Birmingham - 1851
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BENDALL BROTHERS (Jewellers) Ltd.
24, Spencer Street, later, 79-81, Hockley Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Bendall Brothers, an Air Raid Precautions badge:
BlBs - Birmingham - 1939
Bendall Brothers (Gordon James, Henry and David Bendall) registered their marks with both the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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24, Spencer Street, later, 79-81, Hockley Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Bendall Brothers, an Air Raid Precautions badge:
BlBs - Birmingham - 1939
Bendall Brothers (Gordon James, Henry and David Bendall) registered their marks with both the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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E. & N. SPEAK
Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of E.& N. Speak:
E&N above S - Birmingham - 1955
E. & N. Speak entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in March 1917.
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Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of E.& N. Speak:
E&N above S - Birmingham - 1955
E. & N. Speak entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in March 1917.
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CHARLES USHER & SON, later, THE USHER MANUFACTURING Co.
2, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, and High Street, Kettering, and 21, Bedford Street, Plymouth, and Vittoria Works, 32-34, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Charles Usher & Son:
C.U - Birmingham - 1930
The business of Charles Usher and Reuben Percival Usher.
The business was registered with the London, Birmingham, and Chester assay offices.
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2, Humberstone Gate, Leicester, and High Street, Kettering, and 21, Bedford Street, Plymouth, and Vittoria Works, 32-34, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Charles Usher & Son:
C.U - Birmingham - 1930
The business of Charles Usher and Reuben Percival Usher.
The business was registered with the London, Birmingham, and Chester assay offices.
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THOMAS MASON
Birmingham
At the Birmingham Police Court, Thomas Mason, lately carrying on business as a manufacturing jeweller, was charged with various offences under the Debtors' Act, 1869, by obtaining goods within four months of filing his petition and disposing of them otherwise than in the ordinary way of trade. Mr. Fitter, in opening the case, said in 1868 prisoner started in business as a manufacturing jeweller, with £100, borrowed money, which has not been repaid. He filed his petition on the 28th of October last, his liabilities being £3,257 5s. 5d., and the assets £630 16s. 8d. Since filing his petition, it had been ascertained that prisoner pawned a quantity of jewellery four months prior to the 28th of October. Evidence having been given as to prisoner filing his petition, Mr. Boulton, from the firm of Messrs. Bragg and Co., jewellers, Vittoria Street, said he supplied goods to the prisoner, which were pawned on the 23rd and 24th of September, 1881. The prisoner sent an order for jewellery on the 21st of that month, and witness identified the goods that were pawned on those dates as part of those delivered to the prisoner on the 21st of September. In answer to Mr. Plant, witness said he could not swear positively to the goods, as Mr. Marston had received several parcels of jewellery similar to those produced. He believed, however, that the whole of the goods pawned were those forwarded to the prisoner on the 21st of September. He was certain as to two brooches numbered 102 and 103. A young lady, named Edge, employed by Messrs. Bragg & Co., corroborated the evidence of this witness. Frederick Towers, manager for Mr. Wood, pawnbroker, New Street, produced three packets of jewellery which were pawned by the prisoner on the 23rd, 24th, and 28th of September last. Alfred Cowin, diamond merchant, in Frederick Street, said the prisoner purchased from him a number of diamonds. Mr. Cluice, accountant, said he was appointed trustee in the prisoner's bankruptcy proceedings. He produced a list of articles pawned that had not been entered in the books relating to the prisoner's effects. The total amount of goods pawned was £613. Prisoner had pawned within four months prior to the filing of his petition goods upon which he had received £365 15s. Id. The diamonds purchased from Mr. Cowin were not entered in the books. Prisoner was committed to the Sessions for trial.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th February 1882
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Birmingham
At the Birmingham Police Court, Thomas Mason, lately carrying on business as a manufacturing jeweller, was charged with various offences under the Debtors' Act, 1869, by obtaining goods within four months of filing his petition and disposing of them otherwise than in the ordinary way of trade. Mr. Fitter, in opening the case, said in 1868 prisoner started in business as a manufacturing jeweller, with £100, borrowed money, which has not been repaid. He filed his petition on the 28th of October last, his liabilities being £3,257 5s. 5d., and the assets £630 16s. 8d. Since filing his petition, it had been ascertained that prisoner pawned a quantity of jewellery four months prior to the 28th of October. Evidence having been given as to prisoner filing his petition, Mr. Boulton, from the firm of Messrs. Bragg and Co., jewellers, Vittoria Street, said he supplied goods to the prisoner, which were pawned on the 23rd and 24th of September, 1881. The prisoner sent an order for jewellery on the 21st of that month, and witness identified the goods that were pawned on those dates as part of those delivered to the prisoner on the 21st of September. In answer to Mr. Plant, witness said he could not swear positively to the goods, as Mr. Marston had received several parcels of jewellery similar to those produced. He believed, however, that the whole of the goods pawned were those forwarded to the prisoner on the 21st of September. He was certain as to two brooches numbered 102 and 103. A young lady, named Edge, employed by Messrs. Bragg & Co., corroborated the evidence of this witness. Frederick Towers, manager for Mr. Wood, pawnbroker, New Street, produced three packets of jewellery which were pawned by the prisoner on the 23rd, 24th, and 28th of September last. Alfred Cowin, diamond merchant, in Frederick Street, said the prisoner purchased from him a number of diamonds. Mr. Cluice, accountant, said he was appointed trustee in the prisoner's bankruptcy proceedings. He produced a list of articles pawned that had not been entered in the books relating to the prisoner's effects. The total amount of goods pawned was £613. Prisoner had pawned within four months prior to the filing of his petition goods upon which he had received £365 15s. Id. The diamonds purchased from Mr. Cowin were not entered in the books. Prisoner was committed to the Sessions for trial.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th February 1882
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Re: Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
H.F. WITHERS
Birmingham
H.F.W - Birmingham - 1938
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Birmingham
H.F.W - Birmingham - 1938
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PORTER BROTHERS
Birmingham
Messes. Porter Bros., jewellers, Birmingham, summoned William Flavel and Thomas Flavel, trading as Flavel & Son, jewellers, of Unett Street, Birmingham, for that they did apply a certain registered design for the ornamentation of earrings to certain earrings of the defendant's manufacture, and thereby infringe their copyright to such design. The ornamentation consisted of a combination of a fluted crescent fixed upon a disc, and it was proved that the defendant manufactured a similar design on certain earrings in September last. For the defence Mr. Dursett called witnesses to show that the combination had been in use three years before the registration by complainants, and also submitted that the design was not a new and original design within the meaning of the act.—The summons was dismissed.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th March 1883
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Birmingham
Messes. Porter Bros., jewellers, Birmingham, summoned William Flavel and Thomas Flavel, trading as Flavel & Son, jewellers, of Unett Street, Birmingham, for that they did apply a certain registered design for the ornamentation of earrings to certain earrings of the defendant's manufacture, and thereby infringe their copyright to such design. The ornamentation consisted of a combination of a fluted crescent fixed upon a disc, and it was proved that the defendant manufactured a similar design on certain earrings in September last. For the defence Mr. Dursett called witnesses to show that the combination had been in use three years before the registration by complainants, and also submitted that the design was not a new and original design within the meaning of the act.—The summons was dismissed.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th March 1883
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ALBERT SHERWOOD
52, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
Albert Sherwood - Birmingham - 1863
This would be the continuation of the firm of Sherwood and Barrett who were in business at the same address in 1861 (see above post).
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52, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
Albert Sherwood - Birmingham - 1863
This would be the continuation of the firm of Sherwood and Barrett who were in business at the same address in 1861 (see above post).
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THOMAS MILLINGTON
14, later, 60, Livery Street, later, 305, Summer Lane, Birmingham
Thomas Millington entered his marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 27th June 1821, 13th April 1831, and 22nd June 1831.
The business appears to have informed the BAO of the move to Summer Lane on the 15th April 1875.
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14, later, 60, Livery Street, later, 305, Summer Lane, Birmingham
Thomas Millington entered his marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 27th June 1821, 13th April 1831, and 22nd June 1831.
The business appears to have informed the BAO of the move to Summer Lane on the 15th April 1875.
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JONES & WALKER
Birmingham
Dissolutions of Partnership
Jones & Walker, electroplaters, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th March 1876
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Birmingham
Dissolutions of Partnership
Jones & Walker, electroplaters, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th March 1876
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WEBB LIMITED
18-19-20, Lower Hurst Street East, Birmingham
Webb Limited - Birmingham - 1896
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18-19-20, Lower Hurst Street East, Birmingham
Webb Limited - Birmingham - 1896
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WALTER & GEORGE MYERS
Richard Street, Spencer Street, Birmingham
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between Walter Myers and George Myers, of Richard street, Spencer-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, carrying on business as Wholesale Jewellers and Factors, under the style or firm of Walter and George Myers, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 31st day of December, 1875. The business will in future be carried on by George Myers, on his own account, under the said firm of Walter and George Myers, and he will pay and receive all debts due by or owing to the late partnership.—Dated this 18th day of January, 1876.
Walter Myers.
George Myers.
Source: The London Gazette - 17th March 1876
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Richard Street, Spencer Street, Birmingham
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between Walter Myers and George Myers, of Richard street, Spencer-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, carrying on business as Wholesale Jewellers and Factors, under the style or firm of Walter and George Myers, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 31st day of December, 1875. The business will in future be carried on by George Myers, on his own account, under the said firm of Walter and George Myers, and he will pay and receive all debts due by or owing to the late partnership.—Dated this 18th day of January, 1876.
Walter Myers.
George Myers.
Source: The London Gazette - 17th March 1876
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WILLIAM SEAL
3, Pitsford Street, and 4, Lozells Street, Lozells, Birmingham
BANKRUPTCIES
SEAL, William, Diamond Mounter, 3, Pitsford-street, and 4, Lozells-street, Lozells, Birmingham. The first meeting of creditors in this case was held on the 15th ult., at the Official Receiver's offices, but a quorum not being present the meeting was adjourned for a week. The statement of affairs shows liabilities £263 ; assets £83. The debtor offers a composition of 7s. 6d. in the £ in each. Amongst the creditors are the following :
Devereaux and Co. - Birmingham £43 3s 0d
Westwood and Sons - Birmingham £126 13s 2d
Appleby and Co. - Birmingham £9 5s 8d
Bankers' Claims - £62 18s 6d
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd October 1893
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3, Pitsford Street, and 4, Lozells Street, Lozells, Birmingham
BANKRUPTCIES
SEAL, William, Diamond Mounter, 3, Pitsford-street, and 4, Lozells-street, Lozells, Birmingham. The first meeting of creditors in this case was held on the 15th ult., at the Official Receiver's offices, but a quorum not being present the meeting was adjourned for a week. The statement of affairs shows liabilities £263 ; assets £83. The debtor offers a composition of 7s. 6d. in the £ in each. Amongst the creditors are the following :
Devereaux and Co. - Birmingham £43 3s 0d
Westwood and Sons - Birmingham £126 13s 2d
Appleby and Co. - Birmingham £9 5s 8d
Bankers' Claims - £62 18s 6d
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd October 1893
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