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Regards, mitc h
E. KINSEY coin silver ice tongs
E. KINSEY coin silver ice tongs
I picked these up recently and can't find anything out about "E." Kinsey... I find coin made by E.& D.KINSEY, but not just a/the mark of E. KINSEY. Our site here states E.&D. were in business from 1844 to 61 so I'm guessing the "D." came before or after the "E." part of the firm. Anyone know?
Comments apprecieated!
Regards, mitc h
Comments apprecieated!
Regards, mitc h
Re: E. KINSEY coin silver ice tongs
Hi Mitch,
Here you go:
THE KINSEYS
BY WALDO C. MOORE
Cincinnati has, especially in a numismatic way, been fortunate in the number of merchants who in her history have gained notoriety and largely prospered through the media of metallic and newspaper advertising. Belonging to this group of successfuls were the Kinseys, David and Edward. Some time previous to 1837 they crossed the Big Pond, coming from North Wales and settling in the Queen City, each at the time following his own chosen profession, that of Silversmith.
The following business card appeared in the Western Address Directory for 1837: ‘ E. KINSEY, Manufacturer of Silver Plate and Spoons, Corner of Third and Walnut Sts., Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Directory for 1840 reports Edward Kinsey in business at N.W. Cor. Walnut and 6th Sts., residence, E. Main, between 6th and
7th; David Kinsey at E. Kinsey’s. The following notice also appeared in the same directory:
EDWARD KINSEY
Silver Ware Manufacturer, Corner of Sixth & Walnut Streets, Cincinnati.
The following announcement appeared in the Cincinnati Daily Gazette for June 27,1840:
SILVER WARE MANUFACTORY
E. Kinsey would respectfully inform his old customers, and the public generally, that notwithstanding the hard times, he still continues the manufacture of Silver Ware at the Northwest corner of Walnut and Sixth Sts.. where all orders in his line of business will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Agricultural societies from all parts of the West are solicited to extend their patronage to the above establishment, and they may rely upon having the work well done, at as low rates as can possibly be furnished by any eastern manufacturer. A good assortment of Silver Ware kept constantly on hand.
In 1858, according to Hawes’ Ohio State Gazetter, the Kinseys were manufacturers of silverware and importers of watches, clocks, jewelry_ etc.
A great Republican mass-meeting was held in Cincinnati, September 17, 1859, which the Hon. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, had been invited to address. The mighty conflict between the slave power and the Federal Union was on. Excitement ran high, particularly in the border cities, and higher in none than in the Queen City. When Mr. Lincoln reached the city he was met at the station by many prominent citizens, who drove their distinguished guest to the Burnet House. From this well-known hostelry he was escorted to the Fifth Street Market Place.
The esplanade of today hardly carries a suggestion of the old market place as it appeared before the war. The row of shops on the north side of the square have long since been removed to make way for the present Federal Building. There was no auditorium large enough to accommodate the Lincoln crowd, and he spoke in the open air. His rostrum was the second-story balcony of the stores of Messrs. E. and D. Kinsey, which stood on the spot about midway of the present Government Building.
Williams’ Directory for 1861 reports E. & D. Kinsey in business at 24 West 5th Street; David Kinsey's residence at 374 W. 4th. In 1862 the Kinseys, it seems, according to the City Directory, dissolved partnership, David remaining at the old stand, while Edward removed to East South Broadway, third door below 4th.
Source: The Numismatist - July 1917
Trev.
Here you go:
THE KINSEYS
BY WALDO C. MOORE
Cincinnati has, especially in a numismatic way, been fortunate in the number of merchants who in her history have gained notoriety and largely prospered through the media of metallic and newspaper advertising. Belonging to this group of successfuls were the Kinseys, David and Edward. Some time previous to 1837 they crossed the Big Pond, coming from North Wales and settling in the Queen City, each at the time following his own chosen profession, that of Silversmith.
The following business card appeared in the Western Address Directory for 1837: ‘ E. KINSEY, Manufacturer of Silver Plate and Spoons, Corner of Third and Walnut Sts., Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Directory for 1840 reports Edward Kinsey in business at N.W. Cor. Walnut and 6th Sts., residence, E. Main, between 6th and
7th; David Kinsey at E. Kinsey’s. The following notice also appeared in the same directory:
EDWARD KINSEY
Silver Ware Manufacturer, Corner of Sixth & Walnut Streets, Cincinnati.
The following announcement appeared in the Cincinnati Daily Gazette for June 27,1840:
SILVER WARE MANUFACTORY
E. Kinsey would respectfully inform his old customers, and the public generally, that notwithstanding the hard times, he still continues the manufacture of Silver Ware at the Northwest corner of Walnut and Sixth Sts.. where all orders in his line of business will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Agricultural societies from all parts of the West are solicited to extend their patronage to the above establishment, and they may rely upon having the work well done, at as low rates as can possibly be furnished by any eastern manufacturer. A good assortment of Silver Ware kept constantly on hand.
In 1858, according to Hawes’ Ohio State Gazetter, the Kinseys were manufacturers of silverware and importers of watches, clocks, jewelry_ etc.
A great Republican mass-meeting was held in Cincinnati, September 17, 1859, which the Hon. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, had been invited to address. The mighty conflict between the slave power and the Federal Union was on. Excitement ran high, particularly in the border cities, and higher in none than in the Queen City. When Mr. Lincoln reached the city he was met at the station by many prominent citizens, who drove their distinguished guest to the Burnet House. From this well-known hostelry he was escorted to the Fifth Street Market Place.
The esplanade of today hardly carries a suggestion of the old market place as it appeared before the war. The row of shops on the north side of the square have long since been removed to make way for the present Federal Building. There was no auditorium large enough to accommodate the Lincoln crowd, and he spoke in the open air. His rostrum was the second-story balcony of the stores of Messrs. E. and D. Kinsey, which stood on the spot about midway of the present Government Building.
Williams’ Directory for 1861 reports E. & D. Kinsey in business at 24 West 5th Street; David Kinsey's residence at 374 W. 4th. In 1862 the Kinseys, it seems, according to the City Directory, dissolved partnership, David remaining at the old stand, while Edward removed to East South Broadway, third door below 4th.
Source: The Numismatist - July 1917
Trev.
Re: E. KINSEY coin silver ice tongs
Trev! thanks so much!
So in reading your post, it would seem most likely that my tongs were made before 1840 or after the two bros. split in 1861... does that sound right to you? Seems they were partners for what? 20 yrs. or so? Great history! I of course am going to use them!
Thanks again!!
Regards, mitch
So in reading your post, it would seem most likely that my tongs were made before 1840 or after the two bros. split in 1861... does that sound right to you? Seems they were partners for what? 20 yrs. or so? Great history! I of course am going to use them!
Thanks again!!
Regards, mitch
Re: E. KINSEY coin silver ice tongs
Hi Mitch,
I would have thought style-wise, the later period.
E. Kinsey - Cincinnati - 1837
Trev.
I would have thought style-wise, the later period.
E. Kinsey - Cincinnati - 1837
Trev.
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