American Silver Co. - Bristol - Connecticut

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I. W. Harper, manager of the Chicago office of the American Silver Co., left, last week, for the factory at Bristol, Conn., for the annual reunion and was accompanied by J. W. Brooks, Geo. Y. Cheney, John M. Lane and John B. Renken, of the traveling force

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd June 1909

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J. R. Holly, treasurer and general manager of the American Silver Co., paid a visit last week to the Chicago office of that corporation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th September 1908

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The Bristol Brass Company and the American Silver Company, both of Bristol, Conn., and, in the past, conducted as practically one plant and under the management of the same officers, have now been divided and will, hereafter, be conducted separately. A change has been contemplated for some time, and at a recent meeting of the directors, it was decided to divide the company into distinct corporations. Albert F. Rockwell, of the New Departure Company of that city was elected president of both companies. Pierce N. Welch was made vice-president of the Bristol Brass Company, and J. R. Holley, secretary and treasurer. Dean Welch was elected vice-president of the American Silver Company; Samuel B. Harper, secretary and assistant treasurer; and Alexander Harper, general-manager of the same company. The Bristol Brass Company is one of the oldest brass rolling mills in the United States. The American Silver Co., manufacture silver plated wares.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - January 1912

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More than 10,000 people paid honor to Albert F. Rockwell, president of the American Silver Co., Bristol, Conn., and Mrs. Rockwell, at the Rockwell Day celebration at Rockwell Park, in that city, Labor Day. The midway was in full swing, and there were exercises and many features. Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell were escorted to the park, which they gave the city, by the Boy Scouts. Among the speakers who paid tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell were Mayor Dutton, Park Commissioner Muzzy and Councilman Cray. The program was concluded in the formation of children into letters spelling the words "Rockwell Day." Two Norway spruce trees were planted in the park, and Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell were given six Allied flags and an American flag, which will be used on the park flagstaff.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th September 1918

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The American Silver Co. - Bristol, Conn. - 1904

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J. R. Holly, general manager of the American Silver Co., stopped over here, last week, on his way to the Pacific Coast. Mr. Holly was accompanied as far as Chicago by C. C. Morgan, superintendent of the factory.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 15th December 1909

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American Silver Co. Get the Bristol Brass and Clock Co.'s Spoon Department

Bristol. Conn., March 29.—It was announced last night that the American Silver Co. had purchased the spoon department oi the Bristol Brass and Clock Co. Last week the fact became public that the latter company intended to erect shortly a large building in addition to their present plant for the purpose of carrying on the manufacture of table cutlery. The American Silver Co. are a new corporation. They will absorb the present spoon department of the old company and will erect the new cutlery factory. The transfer of the books and business will take place April 1. For many years this department of the Bristol Brass and Clock Co. has carried on the manufacture of various kinds of copper, brass and German silver goods, plated ware and articles for the table. It is the intention of the new corporation to extend this business to larger proportions. From 75 to 100 new hands will be employed before many months.

The American Silver Co. were organized here yesterday and have asked to be incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut with a capital of $200,000. The chief stockholders are J. Hart Welch, the president of the Bristol Brass and Clock Co., and Julian R. Holley, the general manager and treasurer of the same company. The American Silver Co. enter the field as a competitor of the International Silver Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd April 1901

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The American Silver Co. - Bristol, Conn. - 1905

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The cross examination of Albert F. Rockwell, president of the American Silver Co. and the Bristol Brass Co., in the patent suit of the New Departure Mfg. Co. against the Marlin-Rockwell Co. and Mr. Rockwell was heard recently before Judge E. L. Garvin. It was planned to complete the case before Christmas, but adjournment was taken until Feb. 9.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th January 1920

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E.D. Holley, superintendent of the lamp and silverware departments of the Bristol, Conn., Brass Co. and American Silver Co., was recently presented with a diamond scarp pin by the employees of the plant.

Source: Crockery & Glass Journal - 18th January 1906

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Alexander Harper, treasurer and general manager of the American Silver Co., returned to Bristol, Conn., last week after spending two weeks with the Chicago office. Harry A. Arens, who has represented the American Silver Co. in the northwest, has had Chicago added to his territory and will be manager of the local office.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th January 1918

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John McCann, night watchman at the factory of the American Silver Co., Bristol, fell down a flight of stairs at the plant last week, sustaining a dislocated hip and severe body bruises. He is now confined to bed at home.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th May 1922


John McCann, for the past 30 years with the American Silver Co., Bristol, who was seriously injured as a result of a fall down a flight of stairs at the plant of the company, as announced in last week's issue of The Jewelers' Circular, died last week Monday at St. Francis's hospital in Hartford, following a serious sinking spell. He had been taken to the hospital for a fracture of the hip. Mr. McCann came to Bristol 40 years ago from Ireland and about 10 years later entered the employ of the American Silver Co., being night watchman at the factory during late years. He was 62 years of age and a member of the Bristol Division, A. O. H., of Court Ever Welcome Foresters of America, the American Silver Mutual Aid Association, and of St. Joseph's Holy Name Society. He leaves a widow and one son, Michael J. McCann. The funeral was held from his late home Thursday, burial being in St. Thomas's Cemetery.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th May 1922

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Samuel D. Harper, treasurer of the American Silver Co., Bristol, Conn., arrived safely in Cuba recently, where he went on a business trip for the company. He reports the climate on the island as perfect at this time.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1920

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Announcement was made last week that Albert F. Rockwell, president of the American Silver Co., Bristol, as park commissioner, has made arrangements for a series of band concerts at Rockwell Park every Sunday afternoon. The Bristol Brass Co., 35 piece band, will play.

More than 10,000 people are expected to participate in "Rockwell Day" celebration on Labor Day at Rockwell Park, given to the city of Bristol, Conn., by Albert F. Rockwell, president of the American Silver Co. The planting of two trees in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Rockwell in recognition of their kindness, will be one of the many features of the day. Alexander Harper, treasurer of the American Silver Co., has been appointed a member of the finance committee.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st August 1918

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Pierce N. Welsh, president of the American Silver Co., Bristol, and director of the New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, sailed with his daughter, June 26, for Naples on the North German Lloyd steamship Berlin. They will remain abroad until the early Autumn.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th June 1909

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1947 advertisements from Ralston offering an exclusive pattern, Camelot, from the American Silver Co.:



Ralston-American Silver Co. - Wallingford - 1947



Ralston-American Silver Co. - Wallingford - 1947



Ralston-American Silver Co. - Wallingford - 1947

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The American Silver Company, of Bristol, Conn., are adding to their large line of drop presses, having recently bought another Peck Drop Press of the latest model with a 1,200 pound hammer. The Peck Drop Press Works, of New Haven, Conn., have sold their drop presses to about every manufacturer of German silver flatware in the United States and Canada.

Source: The Metal Industry - January 1907

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Thomas Dumphry, for several years in the employ of the American Silver Co., Bristol, died, early Saturday morning, at his home on Divinity St., of tuberculosis. Mr. Dumphry was 52 years of age.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th October 1909

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The American Silver Company will build an additional factory at Bristol, Conn., 45 x 80 ft., one story.

Source: The Iron Age - 4th September 1913

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The stockholders of the Bristol Brass Co. of Bristol, Conn., manufacturers of sheet brass, recently voted to separate the Bristol Brass Company and the American Silver Co. The American Silver Co. has been owned by the Bristol Brass Co. and the two companies have been conducted together. The $200,000 worth of stock of the American Silver Co., the directors voted, is to be distributed among the stockholders of the Bristol Brass Co. at some future time, should it be considered advisable. The American Silver Co. manufacture silver plated ware. Last year a profit of $23,130 was made.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1913

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