SYRACUSE PLATING WORKS - SYRACUSE SILVER SHOP
Syracuse, New York
Messrs. Robert Ryon and A. Ward Evans have purchased the business known as the Syracuse Plating Works, with factory and office at 312 East Water street, Syracuse, N. Y. The plant has been in operation ten years, and the new proprietors intend to enlarge it as rapidly as possible and to make a special effort to interest manufacturers of machine parts, small forgings and castings and metal novelties of all kinds. The firm is prepared to do plating of gold, silver, nickel, brass, bronze and copper, oxidizing and refinishing and lacquering. The Syracuse Silver Shop, a department of the company, manufacture all kinds of plated table silver.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1906
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A.B. MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Providence, Rhode Island
The A. B. Manufacturing Company, Inc., of this city, has been incorporated under the laws of Rhode Island, with a capitalization of $100,000 for the manufacture of jewelry, supplies and machinery. The incorporators are: Nushan Asadorian and Charles Asadorian, of Cranston, and Edward C. Stiness, of this city.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1921
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Providence, Rhode Island
The A. B. Manufacturing Company, Inc., of this city, has been incorporated under the laws of Rhode Island, with a capitalization of $100,000 for the manufacture of jewelry, supplies and machinery. The incorporators are: Nushan Asadorian and Charles Asadorian, of Cranston, and Edward C. Stiness, of this city.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1921
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POLICE RAIDS IN HATTON GARDEN
London
Something akin to a sensation has been caused in city circles here by the announcement of the Governors of the Bank of England that action is to be taken through the Director of Public Prosecutions against certain people for alleged trafficking in gold coin. The charge is to be made under a section of the Defence of the Realm Act, which reads: "A person shall not melt down, break up, or use otherwise than as currency any gold coin which is for the time being current in the United Kingdom or in any British possession or foreign country." As this is being written detectives are busy rounding up the people said to be concerned in the transactions. So far more than 3.000 golden sovereigns have been collected from them. They are remanded on bail, ranging up to $10,000. The gold was done up in packets of brown paper, tied with string. A diamond merchant was arrested at Hatton Garden. When charged, he said he knew nothing about the matter. Some jewelry and two or three pieces of partially melted gold were found at his rooms, the police allege.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1920
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London
Something akin to a sensation has been caused in city circles here by the announcement of the Governors of the Bank of England that action is to be taken through the Director of Public Prosecutions against certain people for alleged trafficking in gold coin. The charge is to be made under a section of the Defence of the Realm Act, which reads: "A person shall not melt down, break up, or use otherwise than as currency any gold coin which is for the time being current in the United Kingdom or in any British possession or foreign country." As this is being written detectives are busy rounding up the people said to be concerned in the transactions. So far more than 3.000 golden sovereigns have been collected from them. They are remanded on bail, ranging up to $10,000. The gold was done up in packets of brown paper, tied with string. A diamond merchant was arrested at Hatton Garden. When charged, he said he knew nothing about the matter. Some jewelry and two or three pieces of partially melted gold were found at his rooms, the police allege.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1920
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THE SLYDE ON Co.
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, Mass. —The Slyde On Co. has been incorporated with $10,000 capital to make jewelry, by M. J. Grauer, W. A. Ormsbee and Edward L. Whyatt.
Source: The Iron Trade Review - 5th May 1921
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Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, Mass. —The Slyde On Co. has been incorporated with $10,000 capital to make jewelry, by M. J. Grauer, W. A. Ormsbee and Edward L. Whyatt.
Source: The Iron Trade Review - 5th May 1921
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DEATH OF PETER H. LOCKLIN
New York
Peter H. Locklin, Sr., head of the firm of P. H. Locklin & Sons, goldsmiths, at 36 Gold street, New York, and active in the jewelry trade in that city for forty-five years, died at the home of his daughter in Cranford, N. J., in his seventy-fifth year. Mr. Locklin was formerly associated with his brother, Frank P. Locklin, in the manufacture of gold and silver novelties, under the firm name of F. P. Locklin and Brother, but he resigned from this partnership in 1892 and formed a new one with his sons, Peter H. and John L. Locklin as members.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1921
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New York
Peter H. Locklin, Sr., head of the firm of P. H. Locklin & Sons, goldsmiths, at 36 Gold street, New York, and active in the jewelry trade in that city for forty-five years, died at the home of his daughter in Cranford, N. J., in his seventy-fifth year. Mr. Locklin was formerly associated with his brother, Frank P. Locklin, in the manufacture of gold and silver novelties, under the firm name of F. P. Locklin and Brother, but he resigned from this partnership in 1892 and formed a new one with his sons, Peter H. and John L. Locklin as members.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1921
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JAMES R. FEELEY & Co. INCORPORATED
Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I.—James R. Feeley & Co., Inc., has been incorporated to make jewelry with 500 shares of common stock without part value by J. F. Feeley, J. F. Feeley Jr., both of Warwick, R. I.. and A. M. Feeley.
Source: The Iron Trade Review - 19th October 1922
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Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I.—James R. Feeley & Co., Inc., has been incorporated to make jewelry with 500 shares of common stock without part value by J. F. Feeley, J. F. Feeley Jr., both of Warwick, R. I.. and A. M. Feeley.
Source: The Iron Trade Review - 19th October 1922
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JEWELER-AVIATOR
Boston, Massachusetts
Nelson H. Smith Dropped Liberty Loan Bond Bombs Over Boston
Boston, Mass., Nov. 2—Nelson H. Smith, vice president of the Smith, Patterson Co., who is studying aviation preparatory to entering war service for the Government, dropped eleventh-hour arguments for the Liberty Loan from a huge Burgess-Dunne hydro-airplane while circling six times over Boston last Friday.
Accompanying Mr. Smith was Charles C. Haddock of Beverly. Mr. Smith, the owner of the machine, was its pilot. The start was made at 12:40 P. M. from the water at Mystery Island, an airplane station, and the 90-horsepower engines lifted the machine easily into the air.
Boston was reached at 12:55, and Mr. Smith sent his craft in great, wide circles 4,500 feet above Boston Common and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology buildings in Cambridge.
After releasing 2.000 Liberty Loan pamphlets, a number of pictures of the city were snapped, in spite of the bitter cold of this altitude. Then the two returned to Mystery Island, the trip taking in all 58 minutes. Mr. Smith said on returning that he could see people plainly on the tops of the buildings in the jewelry section, but could not distinguish individuals.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th November 1917
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Boston, Massachusetts
Nelson H. Smith Dropped Liberty Loan Bond Bombs Over Boston
Boston, Mass., Nov. 2—Nelson H. Smith, vice president of the Smith, Patterson Co., who is studying aviation preparatory to entering war service for the Government, dropped eleventh-hour arguments for the Liberty Loan from a huge Burgess-Dunne hydro-airplane while circling six times over Boston last Friday.
Accompanying Mr. Smith was Charles C. Haddock of Beverly. Mr. Smith, the owner of the machine, was its pilot. The start was made at 12:40 P. M. from the water at Mystery Island, an airplane station, and the 90-horsepower engines lifted the machine easily into the air.
Boston was reached at 12:55, and Mr. Smith sent his craft in great, wide circles 4,500 feet above Boston Common and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology buildings in Cambridge.
After releasing 2.000 Liberty Loan pamphlets, a number of pictures of the city were snapped, in spite of the bitter cold of this altitude. Then the two returned to Mystery Island, the trip taking in all 58 minutes. Mr. Smith said on returning that he could see people plainly on the tops of the buildings in the jewelry section, but could not distinguish individuals.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th November 1917
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E.G. WEBSTER & SON
Brooklyn, New York
NEW CORPORATIONS
E.G. Webster & Son, Brooklyn, N.Y. with capital stock of $300,000, will make silverware and other metals. The directors are John C. Grier, Robt. H. Stevenson and William Mischler, Brooklyn.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - August 1914
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Brooklyn, New York
NEW CORPORATIONS
E.G. Webster & Son, Brooklyn, N.Y. with capital stock of $300,000, will make silverware and other metals. The directors are John C. Grier, Robt. H. Stevenson and William Mischler, Brooklyn.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - August 1914
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ELECTION OF PRIME WARDEN OF THE GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY
London
Last Thursday a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths was held at their hall in Foster lane, when Mr. Sandiland Drinkwater, late an eminent Silversmith in Gutter-lane was elected Prime Warden of the said company for the year ensuing.
Source: The General Evening Post - 23rd to 26th May 1761
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London
Last Thursday a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths was held at their hall in Foster lane, when Mr. Sandiland Drinkwater, late an eminent Silversmith in Gutter-lane was elected Prime Warden of the said company for the year ensuing.
Source: The General Evening Post - 23rd to 26th May 1761
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I.N. DEITSCH
New York
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against I.N. Deitsch, silverware, 16 to 20 West Thirty Second street, this city. Liabilities $35,000, assets $7,500.
Source: Crockery and Glass Journal - 21st August 1913
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New York
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against I.N. Deitsch, silverware, 16 to 20 West Thirty Second street, this city. Liabilities $35,000, assets $7,500.
Source: Crockery and Glass Journal - 21st August 1913
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LONDON JEWELLERS ROBBED
London
A clever and well-planned jewel raid was made by two fashionably-dressed women on the premises of Isadore Leapman, the Victoria St. jeweler the other evening. Most of the store assistants were at tea when the two visitors entered. One, rather young, stood near a window, the other engaged in conversation with the assistant who was writing out a receipt for another customer. The woman asked the price of a gold necklace and the assistant told her. Both women then left the shop. Soon after a tray of 28 rings was missed from the trim, the value being something like £2,000. Representatives of Scotland Yard say that the cool manner in which the theft was executed indicates that it was well-planned and timed. No trace of the couple has yet been found.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th December 1921
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London
A clever and well-planned jewel raid was made by two fashionably-dressed women on the premises of Isadore Leapman, the Victoria St. jeweler the other evening. Most of the store assistants were at tea when the two visitors entered. One, rather young, stood near a window, the other engaged in conversation with the assistant who was writing out a receipt for another customer. The woman asked the price of a gold necklace and the assistant told her. Both women then left the shop. Soon after a tray of 28 rings was missed from the trim, the value being something like £2,000. Representatives of Scotland Yard say that the cool manner in which the theft was executed indicates that it was well-planned and timed. No trace of the couple has yet been found.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th December 1921
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SYRACUSE PLATING WORKS
Syracuse, New York
M.C. Moore, former proprietor of the Syracuse Plating Works, Syracuse, N.Y., has gone to California.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1906
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Syracuse, New York
M.C. Moore, former proprietor of the Syracuse Plating Works, Syracuse, N.Y., has gone to California.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1906
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A PEWTER TABLE LAMP BY PAUL REVERE
United States
The collection of Antique Historical Lamps and other illuminating devices, sold on the afternoon and evening of March 10th at the Merwin Galleries, was brought together by Dr. C. A. Quincy Norton, of Hartford, Conn., a correspondent of the National Museum at Washington, and recognized throughout the United States as an authority on lamps and other relics of Colonial life in America. Dr. Norton's aim in forming this collection was to illustrate a book on the evolution of lighting, principally in the American Colonies, which he designed to be the most complete treatise ever attempted on the subject. The work in question, with the exception of several chapters contributed to the Connecticut Magazine, in 1903, has never been published.....
....A pewter table lamp with double whale oil burner and drum-shaped oil font on standard and circular base, from the homestead of Josiah Quincy at Braintree, Mass., fetched $26.00. According to a tradition in the Quincy family this lamp was from the Paul Revere workshop at Boston and is of date not later than 1770.
Source: Arts & Decoration - April 1914
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United States
The collection of Antique Historical Lamps and other illuminating devices, sold on the afternoon and evening of March 10th at the Merwin Galleries, was brought together by Dr. C. A. Quincy Norton, of Hartford, Conn., a correspondent of the National Museum at Washington, and recognized throughout the United States as an authority on lamps and other relics of Colonial life in America. Dr. Norton's aim in forming this collection was to illustrate a book on the evolution of lighting, principally in the American Colonies, which he designed to be the most complete treatise ever attempted on the subject. The work in question, with the exception of several chapters contributed to the Connecticut Magazine, in 1903, has never been published.....
....A pewter table lamp with double whale oil burner and drum-shaped oil font on standard and circular base, from the homestead of Josiah Quincy at Braintree, Mass., fetched $26.00. According to a tradition in the Quincy family this lamp was from the Paul Revere workshop at Boston and is of date not later than 1770.
Source: Arts & Decoration - April 1914
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THE MAIDEN LANE NIGHT-WATCHMEN
New York
Dennis Murnane, who for almost twenty-five years had been employed as night-watchman by Maiden Lane jewelers, died suddenly of pneumonia, on July 16th. He was familiarly called “Cap,” or “ old Captain,” and he was known to most of the jewelers. A few years ago he retired from active duty as watchman, but his place has been ably supplied by his son, William J. Murnane. The deceased was fifty-five years of age, and was well liked. In all the time of his service not a single robbery occurred to any of the offices over which he kept watch.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - August 1888
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New York
Dennis Murnane, who for almost twenty-five years had been employed as night-watchman by Maiden Lane jewelers, died suddenly of pneumonia, on July 16th. He was familiarly called “Cap,” or “ old Captain,” and he was known to most of the jewelers. A few years ago he retired from active duty as watchman, but his place has been ably supplied by his son, William J. Murnane. The deceased was fifty-five years of age, and was well liked. In all the time of his service not a single robbery occurred to any of the offices over which he kept watch.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - August 1888
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JOSEPHINE HARTWELL SHAW
Detroit
From April 8 to 22, a special exhibition of Mrs. Josephine Hartwell Shaw's jewelry, consisting of some twenty pieces, was held at the rooms of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. The gem of the collection was perhaps a pendant of aqua marines, pearls, and diamonds set in platinum, very graceful in design and exquisite in color; even more striking was a necklace of irregular opals, with flat links of pierced and carved gold and silver, in conventional leaf designs.
This exhibition was a revelation to many to whom "Arts and Crafts Jewelry" means the use of base metals and semi-precious stones: here gold and platinum were used with the finest gems, without the slightest loss of originality in design or of the element of personality in the workmanship. These jewels were rich enough to be worn with the most elaborate toilettes; they possessed all the intrinsic value of the commercial jeweller's product, plus the greater artistic value of original and appropriate design; rich and even daring, but always harmonious color combinations; and skilled workmanship. It was a matter of great regret that the exhibition could only remain such a short time in Detroit, as its educational value was felt to be very great.
Source: Handicraft - June 1911
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Detroit
From April 8 to 22, a special exhibition of Mrs. Josephine Hartwell Shaw's jewelry, consisting of some twenty pieces, was held at the rooms of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. The gem of the collection was perhaps a pendant of aqua marines, pearls, and diamonds set in platinum, very graceful in design and exquisite in color; even more striking was a necklace of irregular opals, with flat links of pierced and carved gold and silver, in conventional leaf designs.
This exhibition was a revelation to many to whom "Arts and Crafts Jewelry" means the use of base metals and semi-precious stones: here gold and platinum were used with the finest gems, without the slightest loss of originality in design or of the element of personality in the workmanship. These jewels were rich enough to be worn with the most elaborate toilettes; they possessed all the intrinsic value of the commercial jeweller's product, plus the greater artistic value of original and appropriate design; rich and even daring, but always harmonious color combinations; and skilled workmanship. It was a matter of great regret that the exhibition could only remain such a short time in Detroit, as its educational value was felt to be very great.
Source: Handicraft - June 1911
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EASTERN CAROLINA SILVER Co.
Hartsville, South Carolina
The Eastern Carolina Silver Co. has been started at Hartsville, S. C, for the manufacture of silverplated hollow-ware. The factory is now in operation and a line of samples has been made. The factory is 80 x 42 feet and is the first factory in the South devoted to this class of work. J. L. Coker is the president: W. F. Smith, vice-president: C. W. Coker. secretary and treasurer; and E. A. Perry, superintendent. First class goods will be manufactured.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1907
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Hartsville, South Carolina
The Eastern Carolina Silver Co. has been started at Hartsville, S. C, for the manufacture of silverplated hollow-ware. The factory is now in operation and a line of samples has been made. The factory is 80 x 42 feet and is the first factory in the South devoted to this class of work. J. L. Coker is the president: W. F. Smith, vice-president: C. W. Coker. secretary and treasurer; and E. A. Perry, superintendent. First class goods will be manufactured.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1907
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THE AMERICAN WATCH CASE Co. COMES CLOSE TO BEING BLOWN UP
New York
Detectives Pollignani and Gilbert, of the Bomb Squad at police headquarters, arrested last Saturday a man 25 years of age, who is described as a rock driller. He is suspected of having placed eight and one-half sticks of dynamite in the building in which the American Watch Case Co. has its factory, at 12 W. 25th St. The dynamite was placed in the building on Tuesday night, Nov. 20, but it was discovered in time to prevent an explosion. It is not believed by the authorities that the bomb was intended for the factory of the American Watch Case Co., but as seven or eight concerns located in the building are making uniforms for the government, it is the belief of the police authorities that the dynamite was placed to wreck these factories.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th November 1917
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New York
Detectives Pollignani and Gilbert, of the Bomb Squad at police headquarters, arrested last Saturday a man 25 years of age, who is described as a rock driller. He is suspected of having placed eight and one-half sticks of dynamite in the building in which the American Watch Case Co. has its factory, at 12 W. 25th St. The dynamite was placed in the building on Tuesday night, Nov. 20, but it was discovered in time to prevent an explosion. It is not believed by the authorities that the bomb was intended for the factory of the American Watch Case Co., but as seven or eight concerns located in the building are making uniforms for the government, it is the belief of the police authorities that the dynamite was placed to wreck these factories.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th November 1917
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THE THOUGHTS OF GEORGE WILCOX
United States
"During the past five years, roughly speaking, there has been a noticeable reaction on the part of the buying public toward a higher quality of silverware, both sterling and plated ware. Twenty years ago such a demand existed, but gradually gave way before a laxer standard on the part of the consumer.
"The makers of silverware, like the producers of all merchandise, must meet the demand as it exists, if they are to stay at the forefront of the manufacturing procession, and the supply has to conform to the public's dictates. The gradual return of the consumer to the higher quality and more artistic designs is welcomed by the makers, whose hearts are in their task.
"Today the silversmith is producing and selling ware that five or six years ago would have gathered dust on his own or the jeweler's shelves. We believe it is a hopeful sign. The wider distribution of quality goods cannot but breed a higher appreciation of good silverware, and with the demand for high grade ware comes a greater discrimination in the matter of design.
"That there is a real need for the training of artists and craftsmen we believe cannot be gainsaid. There should be a better linking up of the artistic and theoretical with the practical details and requirements of commercial art in some of the institutions that are devoted to that work if we are to have what we should have, an adequate and satisfactory corps of native-born craftsmen and designers. The revival of interest on the part of the buying public and of appreciation of what is good in the silversmith's art will, no doubt, help to increase the number of native-born designers and artists". - George H. Wilcox, President International Silver Co.
Source: Arts & Decoration - September 1920
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United States
"During the past five years, roughly speaking, there has been a noticeable reaction on the part of the buying public toward a higher quality of silverware, both sterling and plated ware. Twenty years ago such a demand existed, but gradually gave way before a laxer standard on the part of the consumer.
"The makers of silverware, like the producers of all merchandise, must meet the demand as it exists, if they are to stay at the forefront of the manufacturing procession, and the supply has to conform to the public's dictates. The gradual return of the consumer to the higher quality and more artistic designs is welcomed by the makers, whose hearts are in their task.
"Today the silversmith is producing and selling ware that five or six years ago would have gathered dust on his own or the jeweler's shelves. We believe it is a hopeful sign. The wider distribution of quality goods cannot but breed a higher appreciation of good silverware, and with the demand for high grade ware comes a greater discrimination in the matter of design.
"That there is a real need for the training of artists and craftsmen we believe cannot be gainsaid. There should be a better linking up of the artistic and theoretical with the practical details and requirements of commercial art in some of the institutions that are devoted to that work if we are to have what we should have, an adequate and satisfactory corps of native-born craftsmen and designers. The revival of interest on the part of the buying public and of appreciation of what is good in the silversmith's art will, no doubt, help to increase the number of native-born designers and artists". - George H. Wilcox, President International Silver Co.
Source: Arts & Decoration - September 1920
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FUNERAL OF FRANK M. WHITING
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Last Rites to Frank M. Whiting
North Attleboro, Mass., June 2.—Tuesday afternoon the funeral of the late Frank M. Whiting took place. The handsome Park St. residence was thronged all day with friends and relatives of the deceased.
Nearly all the shops closed and every firm in the district was represented. The employes of F. M. Whiting & Co., and Bristol Lodge F. & A. M., preceded the funeral procession to Mount Hope cemetery. The carriages contained many jewelers from Boston, Providence and Pawtucket. The pall bearers were: E. R. Price, cashier of the North Attleboro National bank, of which deceased was a director; George K. Webster, J. L. Sweet, E. L. Hixon, S. E. Fisher and Walter Clark, all members of the trade.
The floral tributes represented many hundred dollars. Among them were a large “Gates Ajar” from the employes, and a Masonic emblem from the Bristol lodge.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th June 1892
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Last Rites to Frank M. Whiting
North Attleboro, Mass., June 2.—Tuesday afternoon the funeral of the late Frank M. Whiting took place. The handsome Park St. residence was thronged all day with friends and relatives of the deceased.
Nearly all the shops closed and every firm in the district was represented. The employes of F. M. Whiting & Co., and Bristol Lodge F. & A. M., preceded the funeral procession to Mount Hope cemetery. The carriages contained many jewelers from Boston, Providence and Pawtucket. The pall bearers were: E. R. Price, cashier of the North Attleboro National bank, of which deceased was a director; George K. Webster, J. L. Sweet, E. L. Hixon, S. E. Fisher and Walter Clark, all members of the trade.
The floral tributes represented many hundred dollars. Among them were a large “Gates Ajar” from the employes, and a Masonic emblem from the Bristol lodge.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th June 1892
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DEATH OF AUGUSTE-ADOLPHE WILLMS
Birmingham
The death of M. Augusta Willms, who was a notable figure in the art world here, will be much regretted. M. Willms was for many years associated with Messrs. Elkington, and was responsible for most of their important and sometimes very beautiful productions. We have not space to enumerate M. Willms' many artistic successes; but among other achievements he discovered the method of producing cloisonne enamel, formerly known to the Japanese alone. M. Willms took very great interest in the School of Art, and for the last thirty years assisted in awarding special prizes and scholarships.
Source: The Artist - December 1899
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Birmingham
The death of M. Augusta Willms, who was a notable figure in the art world here, will be much regretted. M. Willms was for many years associated with Messrs. Elkington, and was responsible for most of their important and sometimes very beautiful productions. We have not space to enumerate M. Willms' many artistic successes; but among other achievements he discovered the method of producing cloisonne enamel, formerly known to the Japanese alone. M. Willms took very great interest in the School of Art, and for the last thirty years assisted in awarding special prizes and scholarships.
Source: The Artist - December 1899
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