NO REMOVAL OF PLATE DUTY
London
The Plate Duty.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer has declared that there is no possibility of his submitting to Parliament, this year, any proposition for the removal of the duty on plate.
Source: The Horological Journal - April 1884
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JOHN H. BLAUVELT
Brooklyn, N.Y.
John H. Blauvelt, a silversmith, who had been retired from business for twenty years, died at his home, 551, Dean street, Saturday. He was born in Rockland County, N.Y., 84 years ago, and had lived in Brooklyn for forty years. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetary, Nyack, N.Y. He leaves four sons, Joseph, Henry, William and George, and three daughters, Mrs. Randolph Pullis, Louise and Margaretta.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 4th March 1908
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Brooklyn, N.Y.
John H. Blauvelt, a silversmith, who had been retired from business for twenty years, died at his home, 551, Dean street, Saturday. He was born in Rockland County, N.Y., 84 years ago, and had lived in Brooklyn for forty years. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetary, Nyack, N.Y. He leaves four sons, Joseph, Henry, William and George, and three daughters, Mrs. Randolph Pullis, Louise and Margaretta.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 4th March 1908
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EXPORTING SILVERWARE TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
London
It is said that the Sixpence per Ounce Duty on Plate will be taken off; if so, it is apprehended that the Workmen in Silver will soon be employed to supply Spain and Portugal. That Duty occasioned the Ounce of Plate to sell Ninepence dearer than it would without the Duty; for though there is a Drawback of Sixpence per Ounce on Exportation, yet none, or very little, was ever demanded, the Charges attending the making out and receiving the Debenture being often equal to, if not exceeding the Amount of the Drawback; as is also the Case in many other Goods, when the Parcels exported are small, the Charges and Trouble about it exceeding the Benefit accordingly thereby, or at least diminishing it very much, and entire so in Plate; because it is generally the culture in Spain and Portugal, as it is here, that Persons provide themselves with Plate piece after piece, so that one or two pieces called for there, by different Persons, can never benefit the Drawback, and consequently the Duty stagnated the Plate Trade much, as it doth other Articles of our Manufactures, though a Drawback be allowed.
Source: The Whitehall Evening Post Or London Intelligencer - 23rd March 1756
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London
It is said that the Sixpence per Ounce Duty on Plate will be taken off; if so, it is apprehended that the Workmen in Silver will soon be employed to supply Spain and Portugal. That Duty occasioned the Ounce of Plate to sell Ninepence dearer than it would without the Duty; for though there is a Drawback of Sixpence per Ounce on Exportation, yet none, or very little, was ever demanded, the Charges attending the making out and receiving the Debenture being often equal to, if not exceeding the Amount of the Drawback; as is also the Case in many other Goods, when the Parcels exported are small, the Charges and Trouble about it exceeding the Benefit accordingly thereby, or at least diminishing it very much, and entire so in Plate; because it is generally the culture in Spain and Portugal, as it is here, that Persons provide themselves with Plate piece after piece, so that one or two pieces called for there, by different Persons, can never benefit the Drawback, and consequently the Duty stagnated the Plate Trade much, as it doth other Articles of our Manufactures, though a Drawback be allowed.
Source: The Whitehall Evening Post Or London Intelligencer - 23rd March 1756
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FRENCH GOLD AND SILVERSMITHS' COMPETITION
Paris
Competitions are instituted annually by the Parisian Chambre Syndicate of gold and silversmiths, which serve the purpose of encouraging more rapid and at the same time more skillful production. It is noteworthy, in connection herewith, that these competitions are not intended for purely artistic productions, but are very practically confined to commercial articles.
For the various objects considered by the commission, a certain time for the completion of each is allotted. Thus, for example, we find the following periods prescribed: for a brooch, 20 hours; for a fine, richly-wrought ring, 25 hours ; for a pendant in the style of Louis XVI. period, the same, and for a silver paper-knife, an eggcup, etc., just as long. Within this period the article must be produced from the flat sheet metal. The prices range up to 100 francs. The ring in question was already finished in 18 hours and was regarded as a masterpiece.
In the competition named after Georges Carre, only silversmiths could take part, and among the labors allotted to them was the completion, inside of 40 hours, of an oval teapot in Empire style. It appears that the productions of all the participants turned out very satisfactorily, while on the other hand the prize tasks, as regards the taste displayed, show just what happens to be especially in demand in Paris.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th August 1909
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Paris
Competitions are instituted annually by the Parisian Chambre Syndicate of gold and silversmiths, which serve the purpose of encouraging more rapid and at the same time more skillful production. It is noteworthy, in connection herewith, that these competitions are not intended for purely artistic productions, but are very practically confined to commercial articles.
For the various objects considered by the commission, a certain time for the completion of each is allotted. Thus, for example, we find the following periods prescribed: for a brooch, 20 hours; for a fine, richly-wrought ring, 25 hours ; for a pendant in the style of Louis XVI. period, the same, and for a silver paper-knife, an eggcup, etc., just as long. Within this period the article must be produced from the flat sheet metal. The prices range up to 100 francs. The ring in question was already finished in 18 hours and was regarded as a masterpiece.
In the competition named after Georges Carre, only silversmiths could take part, and among the labors allotted to them was the completion, inside of 40 hours, of an oval teapot in Empire style. It appears that the productions of all the participants turned out very satisfactorily, while on the other hand the prize tasks, as regards the taste displayed, show just what happens to be especially in demand in Paris.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th August 1909
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CHARLES E. ENSKO
New York
Funeral services for Charles Edward Ensko of 34-40 78th St., Jackson Heights, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Universal Chapel, Lexington Ave. and 52d St., Manhattan.
Mr. Ensko, who was associated with Robert Ensko, Inc., silversmiths, for 25 years before he retired 20 years ago, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Higgins, in Levittown, Pa. He was 72.
Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ensko; a son, Charles E. Jr.; two sisters, Eloise and Sophie, and three grandchildren.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 24th November 1952
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New York
Funeral services for Charles Edward Ensko of 34-40 78th St., Jackson Heights, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Universal Chapel, Lexington Ave. and 52d St., Manhattan.
Mr. Ensko, who was associated with Robert Ensko, Inc., silversmiths, for 25 years before he retired 20 years ago, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Higgins, in Levittown, Pa. He was 72.
Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ensko; a son, Charles E. Jr.; two sisters, Eloise and Sophie, and three grandchildren.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 24th November 1952
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KING CIGARETTE CASE Co.
Newark, New Jersey
The King Cigarette Case Co., 129 Oliver St., Newark, N.J., is a new company that has just been formed, with a capital of $20,000, to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in gold and silverware and gold and silver novelties. The incorporators are Thos. H. King, E.E. Froman and T.F. Walsh.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - June 1916
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Newark, New Jersey
The King Cigarette Case Co., 129 Oliver St., Newark, N.J., is a new company that has just been formed, with a capital of $20,000, to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in gold and silverware and gold and silver novelties. The incorporators are Thos. H. King, E.E. Froman and T.F. Walsh.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - June 1916
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SILVERWARE FIRMS CONVERTED INTO LIMITED COMPANIES
Birmingham
The businesses of two old-established firms in the electro-plate trade have been converted into limited companies. John Gilbert & Company (Limited), has been formed, with a capital of £50,000, in £20 shares, to acquire the business of Mr. John Gilbert, of Ryland-street North, Birmingham, manufacturer of silver and electro-plated spoons and forks ; and the business of Mr. William Spurrier, electro-plater, of Colmore-row and Newhall-street, Birmingham, and 24, Coleman-street, London, has been turned into a limited company, with a capital of £40,000.
Source: The Furniture Gazette - 27th January 1877
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Birmingham
The businesses of two old-established firms in the electro-plate trade have been converted into limited companies. John Gilbert & Company (Limited), has been formed, with a capital of £50,000, in £20 shares, to acquire the business of Mr. John Gilbert, of Ryland-street North, Birmingham, manufacturer of silver and electro-plated spoons and forks ; and the business of Mr. William Spurrier, electro-plater, of Colmore-row and Newhall-street, Birmingham, and 24, Coleman-street, London, has been turned into a limited company, with a capital of £40,000.
Source: The Furniture Gazette - 27th January 1877
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THE NEW JEWELRY STORE OF THEODORE B. STARR
New York
The new jewelry store of Theodore B. Starr, Inc., on the southwest corner of Fifth Ave. and 47th St., which was completed last week, is one of the most luxurious salesrooms ever opened by a jewelry concern in this city. Teakwood floors, bronze trimmed oak showcases, colonnade of chandeliers, rooms for the private inspection of gems and objects of art, gilded upholstered chairs, mahogany-backed and beveled glass shelved show cabinets, adapted to show exactly how fine tableware appears in the homes, and a system of light and focussing effects that shows how jewelry and gems when worn appear at all angles and under varying conditions, are a few of the features that makes the establishment of especial attractiveness. Simplicity and elegance are the scheme of ornamentation and much time and attention has been given to making the store both beautiful and attractive.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th September 1911
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New York
The new jewelry store of Theodore B. Starr, Inc., on the southwest corner of Fifth Ave. and 47th St., which was completed last week, is one of the most luxurious salesrooms ever opened by a jewelry concern in this city. Teakwood floors, bronze trimmed oak showcases, colonnade of chandeliers, rooms for the private inspection of gems and objects of art, gilded upholstered chairs, mahogany-backed and beveled glass shelved show cabinets, adapted to show exactly how fine tableware appears in the homes, and a system of light and focussing effects that shows how jewelry and gems when worn appear at all angles and under varying conditions, are a few of the features that makes the establishment of especial attractiveness. Simplicity and elegance are the scheme of ornamentation and much time and attention has been given to making the store both beautiful and attractive.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th September 1911
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CHARLES J. CULLEN
Brooklyn, New York
Charles J. Cullen, a retired silversmith, died yesterday at his home, 135 Prospect Park West, after a year's illness. He was born in Macon, Ga., and had lived in Brooklyn 40 years. He was a member of the Columbus Council, K. of C., and the Holy Name Society of St. Saviour's R.C. Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary T. Cullen, a brother and three sisters. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home and at St. Augustine's Church, 8th Ave. and 6th St. where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 7th January 1935
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Brooklyn, New York
Charles J. Cullen, a retired silversmith, died yesterday at his home, 135 Prospect Park West, after a year's illness. He was born in Macon, Ga., and had lived in Brooklyn 40 years. He was a member of the Columbus Council, K. of C., and the Holy Name Society of St. Saviour's R.C. Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary T. Cullen, a brother and three sisters. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home and at St. Augustine's Church, 8th Ave. and 6th St. where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 7th January 1935
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THE PLATING COMPANY
London and Sheffield
TRADE CHANGES
Plating Company.—The object of this company is to acquire and carry on the business of the Plating Company, at Kirby-street, Hatton-garden, and Sheffield, and to manufacture and deal in plated articles of every description. The capital is £4,500, in £1 shares. The signatories, who have taken one share each, are W. Granville, Hyde Park-place; W. J. Dey, Philpot-lane; C.L. Thompson, Craven-street; T. G. C. Patrick, Gracechurch-street; F. W. Smith, Gracechurch-street; J. W. Baker, Walthamstow; and G. H. Hampton, Kennington-road.
Source: The Furniture Gazette - 17th November 1883
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London and Sheffield
TRADE CHANGES
Plating Company.—The object of this company is to acquire and carry on the business of the Plating Company, at Kirby-street, Hatton-garden, and Sheffield, and to manufacture and deal in plated articles of every description. The capital is £4,500, in £1 shares. The signatories, who have taken one share each, are W. Granville, Hyde Park-place; W. J. Dey, Philpot-lane; C.L. Thompson, Craven-street; T. G. C. Patrick, Gracechurch-street; F. W. Smith, Gracechurch-street; J. W. Baker, Walthamstow; and G. H. Hampton, Kennington-road.
Source: The Furniture Gazette - 17th November 1883
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ROBERT GRAHAM
Glasgow - Brooklyn
Robert Graham, a retired jeweler, died at his home, 639A Greene Ave., Brooklyn, on Friday. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, 71 years ago, and had been a resident of Brooklyn for 43 years. He was a member of the Greene Ave. Presbyterian Church. He leaves two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at his home Monday night.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th March 1896
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Glasgow - Brooklyn
Robert Graham, a retired jeweler, died at his home, 639A Greene Ave., Brooklyn, on Friday. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, 71 years ago, and had been a resident of Brooklyn for 43 years. He was a member of the Greene Ave. Presbyterian Church. He leaves two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at his home Monday night.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th March 1896
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HOLMES & EDWARDS
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Holmes & Edwards factory of the International Silver Co., Bridgeport, Conn., will construct a $50,000 addition to the plant, including a boiler house, a four-story building, and an additional story to the main building.
Source: The Metal Record and Electroplater - April 1916
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Holmes & Edwards factory of the International Silver Co., Bridgeport, Conn., will construct a $50,000 addition to the plant, including a boiler house, a four-story building, and an additional story to the main building.
Source: The Metal Record and Electroplater - April 1916
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MOORS COMPANY ASSIGNS
New York
Elizabeth Moors, doing business under the firm name of the Moors Company, silversmiths, 247 Center street, Manhattan, today assigned for the benefit of creditors of Anthony Moors.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 26th December 1900
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New York
Elizabeth Moors, doing business under the firm name of the Moors Company, silversmiths, 247 Center street, Manhattan, today assigned for the benefit of creditors of Anthony Moors.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 26th December 1900
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ANDREW MASON
New York
Andrew Mason, who for fifty three years has been superintendent of the Government Assay Office in New York City, has retired and Kingsbury Foster of New York City has succeeded him. Mr. Mason has been connected with the institution since its inception.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1907
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New York
Andrew Mason, who for fifty three years has been superintendent of the Government Assay Office in New York City, has retired and Kingsbury Foster of New York City has succeeded him. Mr. Mason has been connected with the institution since its inception.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1907
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WILLIAM H. ROGERS CORPORATION ORGANIZED
Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, N. J., May 4.—The William H. Rogers Corporation, the object of which is to manufacture, sell and deal in silver ware and silver plated ware, have filed a certificate of incorporation in the County Clerk’s office, Elizabeth, N. J. The capital is $100,000, divided into 1,000 shares, of which $10,000 has been paid in.
The corporation will have their plant in Plainfield and the offices will be located at 132 North Ave. The incorporators have elected the following officers: President, William H. Rogers; vice-president, J. A. Hubbard; secretary and treasurer, T. P. Mosher; directors, Eugene L. Babcock, Howard P. Reynolds and the officers, all of Plainfield. The location of the plant has not yet been decided upon.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th May 1901
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Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, N. J., May 4.—The William H. Rogers Corporation, the object of which is to manufacture, sell and deal in silver ware and silver plated ware, have filed a certificate of incorporation in the County Clerk’s office, Elizabeth, N. J. The capital is $100,000, divided into 1,000 shares, of which $10,000 has been paid in.
The corporation will have their plant in Plainfield and the offices will be located at 132 North Ave. The incorporators have elected the following officers: President, William H. Rogers; vice-president, J. A. Hubbard; secretary and treasurer, T. P. Mosher; directors, Eugene L. Babcock, Howard P. Reynolds and the officers, all of Plainfield. The location of the plant has not yet been decided upon.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th May 1901
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ARTHUR H. BENDHEIM
New York
Obituaries
Arthur H. Bendheim, 71, jewelry manufacturer with offices at 1265 Broadway, New York, died June 12th. Mr. Bendheim, an original creator of costume jewelry, had offices in France and Czechoslovakia before the recent war. He leaves his widow, a son and a daughter.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - August 1950
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New York
Obituaries
Arthur H. Bendheim, 71, jewelry manufacturer with offices at 1265 Broadway, New York, died June 12th. Mr. Bendheim, an original creator of costume jewelry, had offices in France and Czechoslovakia before the recent war. He leaves his widow, a son and a daughter.
Source: Jewelers' Circular Keystone - August 1950
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THE SILVER AND PLATED WARE INDUSTRY OF CONNECTICUT
United States
Some interesting data concerning the status of the silver and plated ware industry of the State of Connecticut are contained in the recent Annual Report, issued by the Connecticut Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data included in the report were furnished by 32 manufacturers. The average number of persons employed during 1904 was 3,658, which shows an increase of 7.3 per cent, when compared with the number employed during 1904, which was 3,410. The average number of days in which the works were in operation was 295.3. The amount in wages paid in the industry during the year 1904 was $1,951,077.55. The latter figure shows an increase of 9 per cent, of that paid in 1903, which amounted to $1,790,726.02. The average weekly hours of labor were 55.8, and the average annual earnings $533.37, which latter figure shows an increase of 1.6 per cent. over the average amount earned in 1903. The average daily earnings amounted to $1.81. The gross value of the manufactured product during the year 1904 amounted to $6,638,632.95, thereby showing a decrease of 10.9 per cent, in value, as compared with the year 1903, when it amounted to $7,450,890.10. The per cent. labor cost of the gross value of the product in 1904 was 29.4. The percentage cost of material, interest, insurance, taxes, rent, miscellaneous expenses and profit amounted to 70.6. There was consequently an increase of 6 per cent, in the proportion of product value which went to labor in this industry and the value of product was $1,814.83 for each person employed.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1905
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United States
Some interesting data concerning the status of the silver and plated ware industry of the State of Connecticut are contained in the recent Annual Report, issued by the Connecticut Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data included in the report were furnished by 32 manufacturers. The average number of persons employed during 1904 was 3,658, which shows an increase of 7.3 per cent, when compared with the number employed during 1904, which was 3,410. The average number of days in which the works were in operation was 295.3. The amount in wages paid in the industry during the year 1904 was $1,951,077.55. The latter figure shows an increase of 9 per cent, of that paid in 1903, which amounted to $1,790,726.02. The average weekly hours of labor were 55.8, and the average annual earnings $533.37, which latter figure shows an increase of 1.6 per cent. over the average amount earned in 1903. The average daily earnings amounted to $1.81. The gross value of the manufactured product during the year 1904 amounted to $6,638,632.95, thereby showing a decrease of 10.9 per cent, in value, as compared with the year 1903, when it amounted to $7,450,890.10. The per cent. labor cost of the gross value of the product in 1904 was 29.4. The percentage cost of material, interest, insurance, taxes, rent, miscellaneous expenses and profit amounted to 70.6. There was consequently an increase of 6 per cent, in the proportion of product value which went to labor in this industry and the value of product was $1,814.83 for each person employed.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1905
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THOMAS WALTERS
Brooklyn, New York
Thomas Walters, 61 years old, a silversmith, died yesterday at his home, 234 Monitor street, Greenpoint. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 2nd April 1915
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Brooklyn, New York
Thomas Walters, 61 years old, a silversmith, died yesterday at his home, 234 Monitor street, Greenpoint. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 2nd April 1915
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A DODGY DEAL
New York
Max Negbauer, who is said to be a jeweler, of Newark, N. J., on Sunday caused the arrest of John C. Clarke, a barrister, of 16 Charles St., London. Mr. Negbauer stated that while in London recently he was robbed of $15,000 worth of jewelry and $13,000 in money. The thieves had been captured and he was about to sail for England to testify against them when he received a telegram telling him to call at the Fifth Ave. Hotel. There, he said, he met Clarke who stated that he was prepared to return the stolen jewelry on receipt of $100, provided Negbauer would not testify against the thieves. Negbauer had Clarke arrested and the stolen jewelry was found among his baggage. Clarke said that he had been sent over here by the prisoners to arrange the matter, and denied that he had demanded $100 for returning the jewelry.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th June 1894
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New York
Max Negbauer, who is said to be a jeweler, of Newark, N. J., on Sunday caused the arrest of John C. Clarke, a barrister, of 16 Charles St., London. Mr. Negbauer stated that while in London recently he was robbed of $15,000 worth of jewelry and $13,000 in money. The thieves had been captured and he was about to sail for England to testify against them when he received a telegram telling him to call at the Fifth Ave. Hotel. There, he said, he met Clarke who stated that he was prepared to return the stolen jewelry on receipt of $100, provided Negbauer would not testify against the thieves. Negbauer had Clarke arrested and the stolen jewelry was found among his baggage. Clarke said that he had been sent over here by the prisoners to arrange the matter, and denied that he had demanded $100 for returning the jewelry.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th June 1894
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JOSEPH R. KING & Co.
Newark, New Jersey
A new factory is being built by Joseph R. King & Co., Newark, N.J., manufacturers of jewelry. This factory is located at 8 Rose St. The present location is a 14 Lum St.. A new line of 14 karat and platinum jewelry will be added to their product.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - January 1913
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Newark, New Jersey
A new factory is being built by Joseph R. King & Co., Newark, N.J., manufacturers of jewelry. This factory is located at 8 Rose St. The present location is a 14 Lum St.. A new line of 14 karat and platinum jewelry will be added to their product.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - January 1913
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