A SILVERSMITH'S DUEL
Grantham
Mr. Geo. Rippin, draper, and Mr. John Wait Barston, silversmith, both residents in Grantham, in consequence of some quarrel, the particulars of which we have not heard, only that the honour of one party was attacked, and the moral courage of the other placed in a dubious light, met on Monday week, in a field of Mrs. A. Hall's, at the back of the Blue Lion, to settle the matter in dispute satisfactorily by a duel. Mr. J. W. Barston was waited upon by Mr. Richard Barnes, as his second Mr. G. Rippin was attended by Mr. Thomas Clay. Every thing being prepared, and having offered up their requeim they sallied forth; on entering the field they both stood aghast, as a wag had placed up a board "Rubbish may be shot here:" How (oh my nose) ominous, exclaimed one! Willingly would he have made his retreat, but he dare not. The ground was measured, twelve paces, the pistols loaded, each with trembling hand and shaking knees took the death like weapon, and speedily exchanged shots, but without effect; the seconds then interfered, to prevent the possibility, not probability of the town of Grantham sustaining such a heavy shock as the loss of either combatant, one being a chief constable and the other a churchwarden, Matters being amicably arranged, they returned from the field of action, and repaired to the Blue Bell, to cheer their spirits with some mulled wine. How true is the remark, "when the wine's in the wit's out!" The seconds, one of whom is also a chief constable and the other a churchwarden, let the murder out, that the pistols were only loaded with powder, and consequently the peace could not be broken.
Source: Newark Times - December 1829
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A RESTYLING OF A NAME
Waterbury, Connecticut
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of Holmes, Booth & Haydens, Waterbury, which will be held Jan. 25, it is proposed to change the name of the corporation as recommended by the directors by prefixing the word "the" and adding the word "company" to the present name, so that the name will be "The Holmes, Booth & Haydens Company." It is also proposed to increase the capital stock of the company from $400,000 to $1,000,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 10th January 1900
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Waterbury, Connecticut
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of Holmes, Booth & Haydens, Waterbury, which will be held Jan. 25, it is proposed to change the name of the corporation as recommended by the directors by prefixing the word "the" and adding the word "company" to the present name, so that the name will be "The Holmes, Booth & Haydens Company." It is also proposed to increase the capital stock of the company from $400,000 to $1,000,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 10th January 1900
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CORONATION MEDALS
London
Arrangements have been made by the Royal Mint for the issue of medals to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward. The medals will be in two sizes--the larger about 2¼in. in diameter, and issued in gold, silver, and bronze; the smaller will be about 1¼in. in diameter, and issued in gold and silver only. The prices are as follows:- Large gold. £13; small gold, £2 12s. 6d.; large silver, 10s.; small silver, 1s.; bronze, 3s.
Source: Evening Express and Evening Mail - 5th September 1902
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London
Arrangements have been made by the Royal Mint for the issue of medals to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward. The medals will be in two sizes--the larger about 2¼in. in diameter, and issued in gold, silver, and bronze; the smaller will be about 1¼in. in diameter, and issued in gold and silver only. The prices are as follows:- Large gold. £13; small gold, £2 12s. 6d.; large silver, 10s.; small silver, 1s.; bronze, 3s.
Source: Evening Express and Evening Mail - 5th September 1902
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JEWELER BUYS ON FIFTH AVENUE
New York
The 6-sty building 605 Fifth avenue, on a lot 25x100, near 40th street, has been sold by J. Frederick Kernochan, as executor of the estate of Mary S. Kernochan, to Fredericks, the jeweler, who plans at the expiration of present leases to alter the building and occupy the store and part of the upper portion of the building. The property was altered from a residence a few years ago and has been held at $500,000. The new owner is now at 547 Fifth avenue. Thomas J. O'Reilly and the Ogden & Clarkson Company were the brokers in the sale.
Source: Record and Guide - 13th December 1919
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New York
The 6-sty building 605 Fifth avenue, on a lot 25x100, near 40th street, has been sold by J. Frederick Kernochan, as executor of the estate of Mary S. Kernochan, to Fredericks, the jeweler, who plans at the expiration of present leases to alter the building and occupy the store and part of the upper portion of the building. The property was altered from a residence a few years ago and has been held at $500,000. The new owner is now at 547 Fifth avenue. Thomas J. O'Reilly and the Ogden & Clarkson Company were the brokers in the sale.
Source: Record and Guide - 13th December 1919
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BASEBALL CATCHER TO JEWELER
Los Angeles
Alex Gaston, the catcher brother of Milton Gaston, the Red Sox hurler, and who has been up and down in the big leagues for 15 years, has announced his retirement from the game to enter the jewelry business in Los Angeles. Gaston caught for Providence, Milwaukee, New York Giants, Boston Red Sox and San Francisco.
Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 27th January 1931
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Los Angeles
Alex Gaston, the catcher brother of Milton Gaston, the Red Sox hurler, and who has been up and down in the big leagues for 15 years, has announced his retirement from the game to enter the jewelry business in Los Angeles. Gaston caught for Providence, Milwaukee, New York Giants, Boston Red Sox and San Francisco.
Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 27th January 1931
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ZAMIUM
Boonton, New Jersey
A suitable plant for the manufacture of Zamium, the metallic alloy invented by Lawrence Zamboni, will be erected at Boonton, N. J. The Zamium Corporation has been organized and incorporated, and production will start as soon as the factory is completed. This alloy is said to be a reliable and a less expensive substitute for platinum. It is claimed for the alloy that it cannot rust, tarnish or corrode; is non-magnetic; can be cast, rolled or drawn, soldered or welded; is not affected by any kind of acid, alkali or sea water and has a tensile strength of 150,000 lb. per square inch. The company will market the product in all forms for the manufacture of jewelry, cutlery, surgical instruments, marine hardware and engine and motor parts. Officers of the corporation are: Lawrence Zamboni, president and treasurer; Ferdinand Rollini, vice-president; A. L. Zamboni, secretary. The corporation retains a business office at 149 Broadway, New York City.
Source: American Machinist - 29th June 1922
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Boonton, New Jersey
A suitable plant for the manufacture of Zamium, the metallic alloy invented by Lawrence Zamboni, will be erected at Boonton, N. J. The Zamium Corporation has been organized and incorporated, and production will start as soon as the factory is completed. This alloy is said to be a reliable and a less expensive substitute for platinum. It is claimed for the alloy that it cannot rust, tarnish or corrode; is non-magnetic; can be cast, rolled or drawn, soldered or welded; is not affected by any kind of acid, alkali or sea water and has a tensile strength of 150,000 lb. per square inch. The company will market the product in all forms for the manufacture of jewelry, cutlery, surgical instruments, marine hardware and engine and motor parts. Officers of the corporation are: Lawrence Zamboni, president and treasurer; Ferdinand Rollini, vice-president; A. L. Zamboni, secretary. The corporation retains a business office at 149 Broadway, New York City.
Source: American Machinist - 29th June 1922
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DEATH OF H.W. HARVEY
Providence, Rhode Island
Well Known Providence Manufacturer of Emblem Jewelry Passes Away in His 75th Year
Providence, R. I., March 12.—Henry W. Harvey, well known in jewelry circles throughout the country from his 37 years as a member of the firm of Harvey & Otis, manufacturers of gold emblems, badges, buttons, charms and other fraternal insignia, etc., at 46 Chestnut St., this city, died this morning at his home, 75 Orchard Ave. He was 74 years old and had been sick for several weeks.
Mr. Harvey was born in Cranston, R. I., in 1847, the son of Jason N. and Sarah Brown (Williams) Harvey. He attended the district schools of his native town and after the removal of his parents to Providence, completed his education in the Providence public schools. Upon leaving school Mr. Harvey became identified with the manufacturing jewelry industry as a journeyman and later as a salesman, and in May, 1884, was admitted as a partner in the business that was established in 1882 by Kelley, Davis & Co., who were succeeded June 21, 1883, by Davis & Otis, composed of Nelson L. Davis, Samuel A. Otis and William N. Otis.
Upon the withdrawal of Mr. Davis, Mr. Harvey became a member of the firm, the name of which was changed to Harvey & Otis, the business being located in the Fitzgerald building, 185 Eddy St. On Jan. 1, 1888, William N. Otis withdrew and upon the death of Samuel A. Otis, Aug. 11, 1902, the latter's sons, William P. Otis and James O. Otis, became members of the firm, taking over their father's interest. On Aug. 1, 1911, the business was removed to its present location in the Waite-Thresher building, 46 Chestnut St., into greatly enlarged quarters. The firm is affiliated with the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association and the Manufacturing Jewelers' Board of Trade.
Mr. Harvey was married Jan. 16, 1877, to Miss Georgianna Vallette, of this city, who died a few years ago, leaving no children. He was a member of several Masonic bodies, including St. John's Lodge, No. 1; Providence Royal Arch Chapter No. 1; Providence Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters; St. Johns Commandery No. 1 of Knights Templar; Rhode Island Consistory of the Scottish Rites and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He was also affiliated with the following clubs: Agawan Hunt, Commercial, Congregational, Economic, Pomham, Providence Central, Rhode Island Country, Squantum, Turks Head and Wannamoisett Country. He was a director of the Industrial Trust Co., as well as director of the Rhode Island Electric Protective Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th March 1921
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Providence, Rhode Island
Well Known Providence Manufacturer of Emblem Jewelry Passes Away in His 75th Year
Providence, R. I., March 12.—Henry W. Harvey, well known in jewelry circles throughout the country from his 37 years as a member of the firm of Harvey & Otis, manufacturers of gold emblems, badges, buttons, charms and other fraternal insignia, etc., at 46 Chestnut St., this city, died this morning at his home, 75 Orchard Ave. He was 74 years old and had been sick for several weeks.
Mr. Harvey was born in Cranston, R. I., in 1847, the son of Jason N. and Sarah Brown (Williams) Harvey. He attended the district schools of his native town and after the removal of his parents to Providence, completed his education in the Providence public schools. Upon leaving school Mr. Harvey became identified with the manufacturing jewelry industry as a journeyman and later as a salesman, and in May, 1884, was admitted as a partner in the business that was established in 1882 by Kelley, Davis & Co., who were succeeded June 21, 1883, by Davis & Otis, composed of Nelson L. Davis, Samuel A. Otis and William N. Otis.
Upon the withdrawal of Mr. Davis, Mr. Harvey became a member of the firm, the name of which was changed to Harvey & Otis, the business being located in the Fitzgerald building, 185 Eddy St. On Jan. 1, 1888, William N. Otis withdrew and upon the death of Samuel A. Otis, Aug. 11, 1902, the latter's sons, William P. Otis and James O. Otis, became members of the firm, taking over their father's interest. On Aug. 1, 1911, the business was removed to its present location in the Waite-Thresher building, 46 Chestnut St., into greatly enlarged quarters. The firm is affiliated with the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association and the Manufacturing Jewelers' Board of Trade.
Mr. Harvey was married Jan. 16, 1877, to Miss Georgianna Vallette, of this city, who died a few years ago, leaving no children. He was a member of several Masonic bodies, including St. John's Lodge, No. 1; Providence Royal Arch Chapter No. 1; Providence Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters; St. Johns Commandery No. 1 of Knights Templar; Rhode Island Consistory of the Scottish Rites and Palestine Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He was also affiliated with the following clubs: Agawan Hunt, Commercial, Congregational, Economic, Pomham, Providence Central, Rhode Island Country, Squantum, Turks Head and Wannamoisett Country. He was a director of the Industrial Trust Co., as well as director of the Rhode Island Electric Protective Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th March 1921
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A TINY JEWEL
Turin
A Turin jeweller has made a tiny boat formed of a single pearl. Its sail is of beaten gold studded with diamonds and the binnacle light is a perfect ruby. An emerald serves as a rudder, and its stand is a slab of ivory. It weighs less than half an ounce, and its price is £1,000.
Source: Llandudno Advertiser - 12th November 1910
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Turin
A Turin jeweller has made a tiny boat formed of a single pearl. Its sail is of beaten gold studded with diamonds and the binnacle light is a perfect ruby. An emerald serves as a rudder, and its stand is a slab of ivory. It weighs less than half an ounce, and its price is £1,000.
Source: Llandudno Advertiser - 12th November 1910
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THE END OF 'GERMAN SILVER'
England
When the war began English dealers ceased to call their base metal “German silver” and made it “nickel silver.” The change has caused no inconvenience, because many of the makers, workmen and distributers in this country as well as in England have long used the more accurate term.
At the present time the best quality for plating is made up of 65 per cent. of copper, 20 per cent. of zinc and 15 per cent. of nickel. Nickel is a much more expensive metal than copper and very much more than zinc.
The term “German silver” came into use in 1830 when a certain Guitike of Berlin brought to Sheffield, England, the first specimen of the compound ever seen there. The alloy originated in China, where the art of such compounding has been known from time immemorial.
Source: The Numismatist - August 1920
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England
When the war began English dealers ceased to call their base metal “German silver” and made it “nickel silver.” The change has caused no inconvenience, because many of the makers, workmen and distributers in this country as well as in England have long used the more accurate term.
At the present time the best quality for plating is made up of 65 per cent. of copper, 20 per cent. of zinc and 15 per cent. of nickel. Nickel is a much more expensive metal than copper and very much more than zinc.
The term “German silver” came into use in 1830 when a certain Guitike of Berlin brought to Sheffield, England, the first specimen of the compound ever seen there. The alloy originated in China, where the art of such compounding has been known from time immemorial.
Source: The Numismatist - August 1920
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ACCOMMODATION FOR SILVERSMITHS
Hartford, Connecticut
On account of the scarcity of accommodations for factory employes, the International Silver Co., Meriden, Conn., has purchased a large house on Colony St., which will be remodeled and used for housing a large number of men.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th May 1920
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Hartford, Connecticut
On account of the scarcity of accommodations for factory employes, the International Silver Co., Meriden, Conn., has purchased a large house on Colony St., which will be remodeled and used for housing a large number of men.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th May 1920
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POLISH DIAMOND MERCHANT'S UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE
London
A West-end diamond story reads like a chapter from a book of fiction. Two months ago an Antwerp diamond merchant named Truemann. a native of Poland, thought he might get a better price for his precious stones by personally negotiating their sale rather than by entrusting them to the dealers of the "Garden." He came to London with a consignment of considerable value. He was introduced by a Hatton-garden friend in the trade to a young working jeweller, and Truemann gave him a number of commissions. The jeweller made rings, Truemann found the diamonds and pocketed the proceeds, and paid the man for his labour. The arrangement worked well enough, and the jeweller was often entrusted with a whole packet of stones at a time. On Monday last Truemann expressed a wish to return to Antwerp to his wife and children. "But," said the jeweller, "you have over £500 worth of diamonds still left. I know a man who would buy them." A bargain was struck. Truemann handed over to the young goldsmith his pocket-book containing the diamonds, and the jeweller promised to see his customer during the day, and to hand over the money on the following morning. Truemann was there betimes. The jeweller, who only works for the trade, occupied a little front-windowed shop, with a bed curtained off at the back. Truemann was surprised, therefore, at such an hour in the morning, to find his man away and the door locked. He waited about for some time, till a suspicion crossed his mind. The distracted merchant waited on; still the young jeweller did not return. Overcome at the situation the merchant fell in a fit. The matter was reported at once to the Marlborough-street police, who found that, though the young man had left behind a good part of his wearing apparel, he had taken with him most of his working tools. Someone remembered that he had announced his intention of going to Manchester, and a full description of him has been sent to that town. Truemann and a private detective journeyed to Liverpool to watch the out-going American boats. And there, for the time, the matter rests.
Source: Evening Express - 11th August 1898
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London
A West-end diamond story reads like a chapter from a book of fiction. Two months ago an Antwerp diamond merchant named Truemann. a native of Poland, thought he might get a better price for his precious stones by personally negotiating their sale rather than by entrusting them to the dealers of the "Garden." He came to London with a consignment of considerable value. He was introduced by a Hatton-garden friend in the trade to a young working jeweller, and Truemann gave him a number of commissions. The jeweller made rings, Truemann found the diamonds and pocketed the proceeds, and paid the man for his labour. The arrangement worked well enough, and the jeweller was often entrusted with a whole packet of stones at a time. On Monday last Truemann expressed a wish to return to Antwerp to his wife and children. "But," said the jeweller, "you have over £500 worth of diamonds still left. I know a man who would buy them." A bargain was struck. Truemann handed over to the young goldsmith his pocket-book containing the diamonds, and the jeweller promised to see his customer during the day, and to hand over the money on the following morning. Truemann was there betimes. The jeweller, who only works for the trade, occupied a little front-windowed shop, with a bed curtained off at the back. Truemann was surprised, therefore, at such an hour in the morning, to find his man away and the door locked. He waited about for some time, till a suspicion crossed his mind. The distracted merchant waited on; still the young jeweller did not return. Overcome at the situation the merchant fell in a fit. The matter was reported at once to the Marlborough-street police, who found that, though the young man had left behind a good part of his wearing apparel, he had taken with him most of his working tools. Someone remembered that he had announced his intention of going to Manchester, and a full description of him has been sent to that town. Truemann and a private detective journeyed to Liverpool to watch the out-going American boats. And there, for the time, the matter rests.
Source: Evening Express - 11th August 1898
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NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND
Fremantle, Western Australia
Mr. Walker, the watch-maker of Cornhill, whose premises were recently ransacked by the Casely gang, has received a letter from the convict Casely, dated from his locus poenitentiae in Fremantle, Western Australia, in which that worthy announced that he had completed a draught for a model of a safe which he considered to be thoroughly thief proof, and which, with touching candour, he begged to place at the disposal of Mr. Walker, as some compensation for the injury he had formerly suffered at his (Casely's) hands.
Source: Daily Telegraph - August 1867
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Fremantle, Western Australia
Mr. Walker, the watch-maker of Cornhill, whose premises were recently ransacked by the Casely gang, has received a letter from the convict Casely, dated from his locus poenitentiae in Fremantle, Western Australia, in which that worthy announced that he had completed a draught for a model of a safe which he considered to be thoroughly thief proof, and which, with touching candour, he begged to place at the disposal of Mr. Walker, as some compensation for the injury he had formerly suffered at his (Casely's) hands.
Source: Daily Telegraph - August 1867
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NEW STAINLESS METAL ALLOY
Sheffield
There comes information from Sheffield, England, of a stainless alloy which has this formula: 64 percent copper, 35 percent nickel, 1 percent tin, called “newloy” by C.O. Morrison, its inventor. It has passed a three months practical test on the market, and will hereafter be made in commercial quantities. The new metal, it is claimed, is harder and more durable than nickel silver and of a color more nearly approaching silver. The price of it will be about one-third less than that of stainless iron and steel. It is said to have proved satisfactory where stainless iron and steel did not quite meet the requirements. The absence of zinc and the presence of tin is said to insure rigidity, durability and comparative non-corrosion under most conditions. The new alloy is being made in rods, sheets, stampings and wire. It is thought that it will to a considerable extent supersede electro-silver plate for spoons, knives, forks and table hardware. It is said to forge well hot or cold.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - July 1922
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Sheffield
There comes information from Sheffield, England, of a stainless alloy which has this formula: 64 percent copper, 35 percent nickel, 1 percent tin, called “newloy” by C.O. Morrison, its inventor. It has passed a three months practical test on the market, and will hereafter be made in commercial quantities. The new metal, it is claimed, is harder and more durable than nickel silver and of a color more nearly approaching silver. The price of it will be about one-third less than that of stainless iron and steel. It is said to have proved satisfactory where stainless iron and steel did not quite meet the requirements. The absence of zinc and the presence of tin is said to insure rigidity, durability and comparative non-corrosion under most conditions. The new alloy is being made in rods, sheets, stampings and wire. It is thought that it will to a considerable extent supersede electro-silver plate for spoons, knives, forks and table hardware. It is said to forge well hot or cold.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - July 1922
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OUTPUT OF THE DUEBER WATCH CASE Co.
Canton, Ohio
243,000 gold, silver and rolled plate watch cases were made by the Dueber Watch Case Co. during the year just closed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - February 1884
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Canton, Ohio
243,000 gold, silver and rolled plate watch cases were made by the Dueber Watch Case Co. during the year just closed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - February 1884
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KING EDWARD PREFERRED TO SEE JEWELLER IN WORKING CLOTHES
Marienbad, Austria
King Edward has been buying a considerable quantity of jewellery during his stay at Marienbad. An interesting story is told in connection with the purchases. Herr Spitz, the well-known local jeweller, took a selection of his choicest goods to his Majesty's hotel for inspection. Although it was morning, Herr Spitz wore evening dress, according to Austrian etiquettte, which requires evening dress to be worn in the presence of Royalty at any time of the day. "I don't like to see you in this ceremonial dress," his Majesty said to the jeweller. "It is not necessary." On his second visit Herr Spitz wore a black frock coat. "Your attire is still too formal to suit my taste," said the King with a smile. "Why don't you come to see me in the suit which you wear in your shop? I like you best in that." Herr Spitz on his next visit wore his ordinary working clothes.
Source: The Weekly Mail - 3rd September 1904
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Marienbad, Austria
King Edward has been buying a considerable quantity of jewellery during his stay at Marienbad. An interesting story is told in connection with the purchases. Herr Spitz, the well-known local jeweller, took a selection of his choicest goods to his Majesty's hotel for inspection. Although it was morning, Herr Spitz wore evening dress, according to Austrian etiquettte, which requires evening dress to be worn in the presence of Royalty at any time of the day. "I don't like to see you in this ceremonial dress," his Majesty said to the jeweller. "It is not necessary." On his second visit Herr Spitz wore a black frock coat. "Your attire is still too formal to suit my taste," said the King with a smile. "Why don't you come to see me in the suit which you wear in your shop? I like you best in that." Herr Spitz on his next visit wore his ordinary working clothes.
Source: The Weekly Mail - 3rd September 1904
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A. HOLT & Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
A. Holt & Company, one of the oldest manufacturers of gold and silver plate stock in the city, has been incorporated under the style of A. Holt & Company, Inc., and will continue the business at 167 Dorrance street. The incorporators are Frederick J. Holt, a son of the founder of the concern, who has been elected president and general manager; Frank Cutter, who becomes secretary treasurer of the new corporation, and J. Flannigan, all of this city. The business was established about 50 years ago by the late Albert Holt.
Source: The Metal Industry - November 1916
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Providence, Rhode Island
A. Holt & Company, one of the oldest manufacturers of gold and silver plate stock in the city, has been incorporated under the style of A. Holt & Company, Inc., and will continue the business at 167 Dorrance street. The incorporators are Frederick J. Holt, a son of the founder of the concern, who has been elected president and general manager; Frank Cutter, who becomes secretary treasurer of the new corporation, and J. Flannigan, all of this city. The business was established about 50 years ago by the late Albert Holt.
Source: The Metal Industry - November 1916
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BURIED IN EFFIGY
St. Austell, Cornwall
In the Divorce Court on Monday Mr. Louis Higman, a miner of Bugle, near St. Austell, Cornwall, was granted a decree nisi on the ground of the misconduct of his wife, Mary Ann Higman, with a man named Frederick Morcom, a jeweller. The suit was undefended. It was stated that the marriage took place in October, 1882.
One of the witnesses said that Mrs. Higman's conduct created some scandal in the village, and in September, 1898, respondent and co-respondent were buried in effigy. He supplied the beer for the occasion. A person dressed up as a clergyman was there and a choir, a number of mourners, and an undertaker. The burial took place in a field at the back of the house where the parties lived at nine o'clock at night. Counsel said that a local paper stated that the whole proceedings were carried out with the greatest decorum. Although there was an enormous attendance, there was no sign of rowdyism but solemn silence was maintained, the only voices heard, being the lamentations of the mourners, being those of the clergyman and the choir. The police were present, but their services were not required. (Laughter.)
Source: Weekly Mail - 20th May 1905
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St. Austell, Cornwall
In the Divorce Court on Monday Mr. Louis Higman, a miner of Bugle, near St. Austell, Cornwall, was granted a decree nisi on the ground of the misconduct of his wife, Mary Ann Higman, with a man named Frederick Morcom, a jeweller. The suit was undefended. It was stated that the marriage took place in October, 1882.
One of the witnesses said that Mrs. Higman's conduct created some scandal in the village, and in September, 1898, respondent and co-respondent were buried in effigy. He supplied the beer for the occasion. A person dressed up as a clergyman was there and a choir, a number of mourners, and an undertaker. The burial took place in a field at the back of the house where the parties lived at nine o'clock at night. Counsel said that a local paper stated that the whole proceedings were carried out with the greatest decorum. Although there was an enormous attendance, there was no sign of rowdyism but solemn silence was maintained, the only voices heard, being the lamentations of the mourners, being those of the clergyman and the choir. The police were present, but their services were not required. (Laughter.)
Source: Weekly Mail - 20th May 1905
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A QUIET CHRISTMAS?
England
A silver and plating manufacturer remarked this week that business in the silver and plating trades is very “in and out.” Some of the best firms are busy, and others are complaining very seriously of the lack of orders, and the difficulty they experience in keeping their people employed. The white metal trades generally are not in the healthy condition that might be reasonably expected at this season of the year. If orders are not coming in freely in October, in anticipation for the Christmas sales, they are not likely, it is feared, to come in later. A very quiet season is, therefore, apprehended. There is more active demand for sterling silver goods than for the best qualities of electro plate. The development of the demand, however, has been somewhat checked by the advances that have been going on in the price of silver. The quotation is 5 pence per ounce higher now than it was at the beginning of the year. The reason assigned for this is that there has been heavier buying than usual on behalf of India and China; and for the first time for many years America has been a purchaser of silver, buying in one week 625,000 ounces.
Source: The Iron Age - 22nd October 1903
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England
A silver and plating manufacturer remarked this week that business in the silver and plating trades is very “in and out.” Some of the best firms are busy, and others are complaining very seriously of the lack of orders, and the difficulty they experience in keeping their people employed. The white metal trades generally are not in the healthy condition that might be reasonably expected at this season of the year. If orders are not coming in freely in October, in anticipation for the Christmas sales, they are not likely, it is feared, to come in later. A very quiet season is, therefore, apprehended. There is more active demand for sterling silver goods than for the best qualities of electro plate. The development of the demand, however, has been somewhat checked by the advances that have been going on in the price of silver. The quotation is 5 pence per ounce higher now than it was at the beginning of the year. The reason assigned for this is that there has been heavier buying than usual on behalf of India and China; and for the first time for many years America has been a purchaser of silver, buying in one week 625,000 ounces.
Source: The Iron Age - 22nd October 1903
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COUNT VON LARISCH - NEW YORK WATCHMAKER
New York
E. Heinecke, the E. Houston St. watchmaker, who for years has claimed that he is Count von Larisch, and had been exiled for 45 years from Germany, his native country, sailed for Europe, Saturday, on the Umbria. He claims his term of exile is up and that he is going to Europe to arrange to resume his title and get back an estate of $10,000,000 which belongs to him.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
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New York
E. Heinecke, the E. Houston St. watchmaker, who for years has claimed that he is Count von Larisch, and had been exiled for 45 years from Germany, his native country, sailed for Europe, Saturday, on the Umbria. He claims his term of exile is up and that he is going to Europe to arrange to resume his title and get back an estate of $10,000,000 which belongs to him.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
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SIMON FRANKEL (Joseph Frankel's Sons)
New York
Plans have been completed by Maynicke & Franke, Archs., 298 Fifth Ave., for the erection of an office building at Fifth Ave. and 47th St. for Simon Frankel, 68 Nassau St. Building will be 11-story, brick and stone, 50 x 100 ft.
Source: Engineering News - 8th March 1906
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New York
Plans have been completed by Maynicke & Franke, Archs., 298 Fifth Ave., for the erection of an office building at Fifth Ave. and 47th St. for Simon Frankel, 68 Nassau St. Building will be 11-story, brick and stone, 50 x 100 ft.
Source: Engineering News - 8th March 1906
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