Arthur J Guiranovich was noted as a New Orleans jewelry manufacturer and school teacher in the April 9, 1892 "The Appeal" (St Paul, Minnesota) announcement of his April 21, 1892 New Orleans wedding to Minnie Ella Moore.
Although I will admit to not fully understanding exactly what Guiranovich's wedding news said, I do believe the school teacher part of it applied to his then future wife Minnie Ella Moore.
Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
JOSEPH HUFTY
20, Camp Street, New Orleans
Joseph Hufty - New Orleans - 1854
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20, Camp Street, New Orleans
Joseph Hufty - New Orleans - 1854
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
H. WALDMEIER
Frenchman Street, New Orleans
H. Waldmeier, an old-time jeweler on Frenchman St., is selling out his stock of goods preparatory to engaging in another line of business in which he has been a stockholder for some time. He now proposes to become active in the operation of the concern, which is doing an excellent business. A short time ago, Mr. Waldmeier lost his wife, and her death deprived him of the valuable assistance she had been to him in the conduct of the jewelry business. It was principally for this reason that he has determined to retire, as he cannot run two businesses at once.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - Volume 85 - 1922
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Frenchman Street, New Orleans
H. Waldmeier, an old-time jeweler on Frenchman St., is selling out his stock of goods preparatory to engaging in another line of business in which he has been a stockholder for some time. He now proposes to become active in the operation of the concern, which is doing an excellent business. A short time ago, Mr. Waldmeier lost his wife, and her death deprived him of the valuable assistance she had been to him in the conduct of the jewelry business. It was principally for this reason that he has determined to retire, as he cannot run two businesses at once.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - Volume 85 - 1922
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
BAGINSKY, MICHEL & Co.
837, Canal Street, New Orleans
A Robbed Jewelry Firm Do Effective Detective Work.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 24.–The jewelry establishment of Baginsky, Michel & Co., 837 Canal St., was burglarized early Tuesday morning of the entire contents of a jewelry showcase, and if it had not been for a chisel which was left by the burglars it is likely they would have escaped detection, but through the identification of this chisel by a neighboring merchant, named Cheese, who occupied one side of a store, suspicion was thrown upon an employee of the engraving establishment next door, named George Kellerman, and through information obtained from other sources it was discovered that Kellerman had been offering jewelry for sale, claiming he represented his uncle, George Gemming, who conducts a jewelry store on Custom House St., some having been disposed of at the Fritz Schoene jewelry store, in Algiers, for $15. Kellerman was arrested, and afterwards a man giving the name of Martin, but also known as George Scott, was arrested as an accomplice. It is believed by the police that Martin is the man who planned the robbery.
When the arrests were made there was nothing of value found on Kellerman, but Martin had $14.10, supposed to be the balance of the $15 received from the Algiers jeweler by Kellerman, and jewelry was found in nearly every pocket in his clothes. The arrest of these two men was made within nine hours of the time the burglary was committed, and was principally due to the vigorous method with which the members of the firm of Baginsky, Michel & Co. followed up their clews.
Entrance was gained to the store through the back door, which had been opened by cutting in around the bottom with a chisel, and thus releasing the bolt which held the door at the bottom.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - Volume 37 - 28th September 1898
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837, Canal Street, New Orleans
A Robbed Jewelry Firm Do Effective Detective Work.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 24.–The jewelry establishment of Baginsky, Michel & Co., 837 Canal St., was burglarized early Tuesday morning of the entire contents of a jewelry showcase, and if it had not been for a chisel which was left by the burglars it is likely they would have escaped detection, but through the identification of this chisel by a neighboring merchant, named Cheese, who occupied one side of a store, suspicion was thrown upon an employee of the engraving establishment next door, named George Kellerman, and through information obtained from other sources it was discovered that Kellerman had been offering jewelry for sale, claiming he represented his uncle, George Gemming, who conducts a jewelry store on Custom House St., some having been disposed of at the Fritz Schoene jewelry store, in Algiers, for $15. Kellerman was arrested, and afterwards a man giving the name of Martin, but also known as George Scott, was arrested as an accomplice. It is believed by the police that Martin is the man who planned the robbery.
When the arrests were made there was nothing of value found on Kellerman, but Martin had $14.10, supposed to be the balance of the $15 received from the Algiers jeweler by Kellerman, and jewelry was found in nearly every pocket in his clothes. The arrest of these two men was made within nine hours of the time the burglary was committed, and was principally due to the vigorous method with which the members of the firm of Baginsky, Michel & Co. followed up their clews.
Entrance was gained to the store through the back door, which had been opened by cutting in around the bottom with a chisel, and thus releasing the bolt which held the door at the bottom.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - Volume 37 - 28th September 1898
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
BENJAMIN F. WIGGIN
New Orleans
The Demise of B. F. Wiggin
New Orleans, La., Oct. 2.–News was received here this week that B. F. Wiggin, for many years a resident of New Orleans, and engaged in business here, died on Tuesday night last at the residence of his brotherin-law, Wm. P. Coleburn, in Milford, N. H., where he had been spending the Summer months for the benefit of his health.
Benjamin F. Wiggin was born at Dorchester Heights, now a part of Boston, April 27th,1832,and was a direct descendant of one of the best and oldest New England families. When his schooldays were over he learned the watchmaking business, and was one of the first to be employed by the American Waltham Watch Co. In New Orleans he was regarded as an expert on watch and chronometer work, and was one of the best authorities on horology in the country. Leaving Boston he came south about 1855, and was located in Mobile. He was twice married, his first wife being a Miss Benjamin, a ward of Gideon Welles, who was called to be secretary of the navy in President Lincoln's cabinet. This lady died of yellow fever at Mobile, in 1858.
When the civil war broke out Mr. Wiggin was in New Orleans and was commissioned by Governor Thos. O. Moore, as lieutenant of Company A, of the Fourth Regiment. Longing for immediate service and a place at the front he was transferred to the trans-Mississippi department, and served in Cowan's Battery of light artillery, of Vicksburg, participating in all the battles of the Army of the Tennessee, including the sieges of Vicksburg and Atlanta. It can be understood that young Wiggin, northern born and closely connected by marriage with President Lincoln's secretary of the navy, could have had speedy promotion if he had chosen to enter the northern army, but he was not of that class of men who have selfish ends in view. He became a southern man when he cast his lot with this people, and no better confederate soldier went to the war than he was, and until his death he was an active and honored member of the Veteran Army of the Tennessee Association. After the war Mr. Wiggin married Miss Julia C. Colburn, of New Hampshire, and she survives him.
The deceased was in every respect one of the finest and most honorable men the jewelry trade has had to boast of. The funeral took place yesterday. One of the pall bearers appointed by the Grand Army of Tennessee, was William Bardel, of Heller & Bardel, New York.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - Volume 27 - 11th October 1893
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New Orleans
The Demise of B. F. Wiggin
New Orleans, La., Oct. 2.–News was received here this week that B. F. Wiggin, for many years a resident of New Orleans, and engaged in business here, died on Tuesday night last at the residence of his brotherin-law, Wm. P. Coleburn, in Milford, N. H., where he had been spending the Summer months for the benefit of his health.
Benjamin F. Wiggin was born at Dorchester Heights, now a part of Boston, April 27th,1832,and was a direct descendant of one of the best and oldest New England families. When his schooldays were over he learned the watchmaking business, and was one of the first to be employed by the American Waltham Watch Co. In New Orleans he was regarded as an expert on watch and chronometer work, and was one of the best authorities on horology in the country. Leaving Boston he came south about 1855, and was located in Mobile. He was twice married, his first wife being a Miss Benjamin, a ward of Gideon Welles, who was called to be secretary of the navy in President Lincoln's cabinet. This lady died of yellow fever at Mobile, in 1858.
When the civil war broke out Mr. Wiggin was in New Orleans and was commissioned by Governor Thos. O. Moore, as lieutenant of Company A, of the Fourth Regiment. Longing for immediate service and a place at the front he was transferred to the trans-Mississippi department, and served in Cowan's Battery of light artillery, of Vicksburg, participating in all the battles of the Army of the Tennessee, including the sieges of Vicksburg and Atlanta. It can be understood that young Wiggin, northern born and closely connected by marriage with President Lincoln's secretary of the navy, could have had speedy promotion if he had chosen to enter the northern army, but he was not of that class of men who have selfish ends in view. He became a southern man when he cast his lot with this people, and no better confederate soldier went to the war than he was, and until his death he was an active and honored member of the Veteran Army of the Tennessee Association. After the war Mr. Wiggin married Miss Julia C. Colburn, of New Hampshire, and she survives him.
The deceased was in every respect one of the finest and most honorable men the jewelry trade has had to boast of. The funeral took place yesterday. One of the pall bearers appointed by the Grand Army of Tennessee, was William Bardel, of Heller & Bardel, New York.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - Volume 27 - 11th October 1893
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
MELLVILLE & Co.
21, Camp Street, and 35, Canal Street, New Orleans, and 17, Maiden Lane and 131, Amity Street, New York
Mellville & Co. - New Orleans and New York - 1853
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21, Camp Street, and 35, Canal Street, New Orleans, and 17, Maiden Lane and 131, Amity Street, New York
Mellville & Co. - New Orleans and New York - 1853
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS SILVERSMITHS
505, Royal Street, New Orleans
Joseph Antoine Harck, a Belgian, exhibited his work at the Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1926, and soon after opened his business at New Orleans manufacturing both Sterling silver and silverplated items.
The business was succeeded in 1938 by Karl Dingeldein of Hanau,Germany. Karl was the son of the Hanau silversmith, August Dingeldein, and the brother of Otto Dingeldein who worked at St. Louis. Karl and Otto Dingeldein were also the grandsons of of the Hanau silversmith, Karl Kurz.
Following the death of Karl Dingeldein in late 1965 the business passed to Katy Dingeldein and her children, Johanna Dingeldein and Carl A. Dengel, who sold New Orleans Silversmiths to another German silversmith, Hans Leutkemeier on the 27th December 1966. Hans Leutkemeier had been running New Orleans Silversmiths since December 1965.
Hans Leutkemeier later parted with New Orleans Silversmiths. It still continues today, located at 600 Chartres, New Orleans, but appears to have ceased manufacturing and is now a retail business. Hans Leutkemeier now runs Hans Leutkemeier & Sons, located at 3246, Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA.
505, Royal Street, New Orleans, is still a Jewellery shop, now styled Wellington & Co.
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505, Royal Street, New Orleans
Joseph Antoine Harck, a Belgian, exhibited his work at the Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1926, and soon after opened his business at New Orleans manufacturing both Sterling silver and silverplated items.
The business was succeeded in 1938 by Karl Dingeldein of Hanau,Germany. Karl was the son of the Hanau silversmith, August Dingeldein, and the brother of Otto Dingeldein who worked at St. Louis. Karl and Otto Dingeldein were also the grandsons of of the Hanau silversmith, Karl Kurz.
Following the death of Karl Dingeldein in late 1965 the business passed to Katy Dingeldein and her children, Johanna Dingeldein and Carl A. Dengel, who sold New Orleans Silversmiths to another German silversmith, Hans Leutkemeier on the 27th December 1966. Hans Leutkemeier had been running New Orleans Silversmiths since December 1965.
Hans Leutkemeier later parted with New Orleans Silversmiths. It still continues today, located at 600 Chartres, New Orleans, but appears to have ceased manufacturing and is now a retail business. Hans Leutkemeier now runs Hans Leutkemeier & Sons, located at 3246, Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA.
505, Royal Street, New Orleans, is still a Jewellery shop, now styled Wellington & Co.
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
LEONARD KROWER & SON
31, Chartres Street, later, 536-538 Canal Street, later, 625 Canal Street and 111 Exchange Place, New Orleans
Leonard Krower & Son - New Orleans - 1920
Established by at least 1890, they were acquired by the Gordon Jewelry Corporation in 1965.
It would not be a fair review of the jewellery trade of the city of New Orleans were we to omit mention of the firm of Leonard Krower and Co., of 31, Chartres Street, the only firm in the South, we are told, which combines manufacturing with jobbing. A call upon these gentlemen showed that the busy season was still with them. We were informed, however, that their business during the year has been a very successful one, and they are obliged constantly to enlarge their facilities. Among the novelties they have brought out was the very successful cotton-bale clock. This firm extends a hearty invitation to all jewellers who may visit New Orleans during the great Sajngerfest to make their headquarters at their very convenient store. My judgment, formed after these interviews with representatives of the business in the South, leads me to state that trade in that section is in a prosperous and promising condition, and I am confident that jobbers will be called on largely to increase their sales in the South in the near future.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st March 1890
Leonard Krower & Son - New Orleans - 1917
Leonard Krower, senior member of the wholesale firm of L. Krower & Son, left during the week for Cincinnati to attend the convention of the National Wholesale Jewelers' Association. He took a prominent part in the deliberations of the body. Mr. Krower will pay a business visit to Chicago, New York and the large jewelry centers in the east before returning home. A. J. Krower, the junior member of the firm, has just returned from a business trip to the large eastern markets and says he found the trade sanguine and business conditions good. He states also it was the prevailing opinion that the big war will not hurt the jewelry business to any great extent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd May 1917
While no special announcement has been made it is known that the establishment of Leonard Krower & Son will be continued under the same style, and business will be continued as usual. C. W. Cohen is assisting Alfred J. Krower in getting business going as usual, following Mr. Krower's death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1918
Wilfred Garcia, son of E. Garcia, of the Leonard Krower & Son establishment, died of influenza and pneumonia during the epidemic. B. Mattes, John Bensel, C. Nelson and John Stogell, of the Krower establishment, are now sick.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd October 1918
Leonard Krower & Son have made application for a license to sell platinum and filed the necessary papers. Applications for license to use platinum can be had from Thomas Connell or Lawrence Cassidy, clerks of court, or G. J. Miller.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd October 1918
Alfred J. Krower, of Leonard Krower & Son, is now in the east purchasing goods. A. L. Judice, of the same establishment, and also B. Mattes, of the clock and silverware department, are also in the east on a similar mission, M. Dorenfield, of the Krower establishment, returned recently from his Texas territory and will leave soon for the West Indies. O. Gomez will leave shortly for a trip to Central and South America.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd April 1919
Alfred J. Krower is working nights and days to hold down the management of the big business of Leonard Krower & Son this year. J. T. Kirtland, of the Krower establishment, returned a few days ago from his territory to stock up again and will soon be on the road.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1919
The announcement that Leonard Krower & Son, Inc., had succeeded the firm of Leonard Krower & Son, caused considerable interest in the jewelry trade and is another advanced step by the firm. The incorporation of the business was completed during July. It had been the idea and plan of Leonard Krower, whose untimely death, however, interfered with the fulfillment of his plans. His son, Alfred J. Krower, has finally brought to a realization the plans of his father and the announcement is now made of the change of the firm name. The business of Leonard Krower was established some 35 years ago by Leonard Krower, who had traveled through the south as a representative of Albert Lorsch & Co., of New York. The progressive steps of the business has been indicated by the various changes of abode to accommodate the great volume of increasing business. Some few years ago Mr. Krower admitted his son into partnership and the firm name was then changed to Leonard Krower & Son. After the death of Mr. Krower plans were formulated to incorporate the business, which have now been completed. The business is owned by the estate of Leonard Krower and the surviving partner and it is the idea of the owners to interest many of their valued employes who have been with the firm for many years. The firm now occupies the five-story building at Canal St. and Exchange Place. After extensive changes and the purchasing of new fixtures the sales and showrooms are to be classed among the most attractive in the wholesale jewelry trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1920
Many of the local jewelers have expressed gratification over the excellent lunch served by the Krower establishment during the State retail jewelers' convention and the manner in which L. S. Wilkes acted as host, in the absence of Mr. Krower. Mr. Wilkes made a happy selection in getting 'Bill Pfaff" as toastmaster as the talks were equal to the menu.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1920
Alfred Krower has returned from a short vacation spent at French Lick Springs, Ind. Mr. Krower says that he was much improved and is feeling fine and ready for a big Fall and Winter business. Mr. Krower says that nowithstanding the fall in the price of cotton and sugar and rice that conditions seem to be very good and business excellent. Ben Mattes of the Krower establishment will leave soon for a trip through Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and other points, buying stock for his clock, glass and silverware department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1920
Alfred Krower of Leonard Krower & Son, who recently returned from French Lick Springs, reports that business is generally good throughout the south and in the city particularly. Collections are also satisfactory.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
Oscar Going, of Leonard Krower & Son, is getting ready for a business trip that will take him through a large part of south and central America.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1922
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31, Chartres Street, later, 536-538 Canal Street, later, 625 Canal Street and 111 Exchange Place, New Orleans
Leonard Krower & Son - New Orleans - 1920
Established by at least 1890, they were acquired by the Gordon Jewelry Corporation in 1965.
It would not be a fair review of the jewellery trade of the city of New Orleans were we to omit mention of the firm of Leonard Krower and Co., of 31, Chartres Street, the only firm in the South, we are told, which combines manufacturing with jobbing. A call upon these gentlemen showed that the busy season was still with them. We were informed, however, that their business during the year has been a very successful one, and they are obliged constantly to enlarge their facilities. Among the novelties they have brought out was the very successful cotton-bale clock. This firm extends a hearty invitation to all jewellers who may visit New Orleans during the great Sajngerfest to make their headquarters at their very convenient store. My judgment, formed after these interviews with representatives of the business in the South, leads me to state that trade in that section is in a prosperous and promising condition, and I am confident that jobbers will be called on largely to increase their sales in the South in the near future.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st March 1890
Leonard Krower & Son - New Orleans - 1917
Leonard Krower, senior member of the wholesale firm of L. Krower & Son, left during the week for Cincinnati to attend the convention of the National Wholesale Jewelers' Association. He took a prominent part in the deliberations of the body. Mr. Krower will pay a business visit to Chicago, New York and the large jewelry centers in the east before returning home. A. J. Krower, the junior member of the firm, has just returned from a business trip to the large eastern markets and says he found the trade sanguine and business conditions good. He states also it was the prevailing opinion that the big war will not hurt the jewelry business to any great extent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd May 1917
While no special announcement has been made it is known that the establishment of Leonard Krower & Son will be continued under the same style, and business will be continued as usual. C. W. Cohen is assisting Alfred J. Krower in getting business going as usual, following Mr. Krower's death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1918
Wilfred Garcia, son of E. Garcia, of the Leonard Krower & Son establishment, died of influenza and pneumonia during the epidemic. B. Mattes, John Bensel, C. Nelson and John Stogell, of the Krower establishment, are now sick.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd October 1918
Leonard Krower & Son have made application for a license to sell platinum and filed the necessary papers. Applications for license to use platinum can be had from Thomas Connell or Lawrence Cassidy, clerks of court, or G. J. Miller.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd October 1918
Alfred J. Krower, of Leonard Krower & Son, is now in the east purchasing goods. A. L. Judice, of the same establishment, and also B. Mattes, of the clock and silverware department, are also in the east on a similar mission, M. Dorenfield, of the Krower establishment, returned recently from his Texas territory and will leave soon for the West Indies. O. Gomez will leave shortly for a trip to Central and South America.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd April 1919
Alfred J. Krower is working nights and days to hold down the management of the big business of Leonard Krower & Son this year. J. T. Kirtland, of the Krower establishment, returned a few days ago from his territory to stock up again and will soon be on the road.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1919
The announcement that Leonard Krower & Son, Inc., had succeeded the firm of Leonard Krower & Son, caused considerable interest in the jewelry trade and is another advanced step by the firm. The incorporation of the business was completed during July. It had been the idea and plan of Leonard Krower, whose untimely death, however, interfered with the fulfillment of his plans. His son, Alfred J. Krower, has finally brought to a realization the plans of his father and the announcement is now made of the change of the firm name. The business of Leonard Krower was established some 35 years ago by Leonard Krower, who had traveled through the south as a representative of Albert Lorsch & Co., of New York. The progressive steps of the business has been indicated by the various changes of abode to accommodate the great volume of increasing business. Some few years ago Mr. Krower admitted his son into partnership and the firm name was then changed to Leonard Krower & Son. After the death of Mr. Krower plans were formulated to incorporate the business, which have now been completed. The business is owned by the estate of Leonard Krower and the surviving partner and it is the idea of the owners to interest many of their valued employes who have been with the firm for many years. The firm now occupies the five-story building at Canal St. and Exchange Place. After extensive changes and the purchasing of new fixtures the sales and showrooms are to be classed among the most attractive in the wholesale jewelry trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1920
Many of the local jewelers have expressed gratification over the excellent lunch served by the Krower establishment during the State retail jewelers' convention and the manner in which L. S. Wilkes acted as host, in the absence of Mr. Krower. Mr. Wilkes made a happy selection in getting 'Bill Pfaff" as toastmaster as the talks were equal to the menu.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1920
Alfred Krower has returned from a short vacation spent at French Lick Springs, Ind. Mr. Krower says that he was much improved and is feeling fine and ready for a big Fall and Winter business. Mr. Krower says that nowithstanding the fall in the price of cotton and sugar and rice that conditions seem to be very good and business excellent. Ben Mattes of the Krower establishment will leave soon for a trip through Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and other points, buying stock for his clock, glass and silverware department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1920
Alfred Krower of Leonard Krower & Son, who recently returned from French Lick Springs, reports that business is generally good throughout the south and in the city particularly. Collections are also satisfactory.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
Oscar Going, of Leonard Krower & Son, is getting ready for a business trip that will take him through a large part of south and central America.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1922
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
LOUISIANA PLATED WARE MANUFACTORY
151 Chartres street, New Orleans
F. Bertel Proprietor:
This is the foremost establishment of the sort in the South. In it is manufactured to order and for the trade all kinds of nickel, silver and silver-plated ware. Saddlers' silver and brass findings and military equipments are a specialty of the place.
The concern was established about seven years ago by Joseph Christian. About three years since the present proprietor, Mr. F. Bertel, acquired control of it. He is well-known as a most expert artisan. He was born in Covington, Louisiana, and has had some twenty-four years experience in this city. He learned his profession with the house of A. Himmel, manufacturing jeweler, and had been for many years a trusted employee of A. B. Griswold & Co., before he ventured for himself. He is particularly clever, or rather his employees are, at jobbing and repairs. He does his nickel and silver plating with the Dynamo machine, which is used all through the North, and can do as much work in an hour as can be accomplished in the ordinary way in a whole day. This is the only apparatus of this sort in New Orleans.
As an instance of Mr. Bertel's enterprise and activity it may be stated that he was the first man in New Orleans to do nickel plating. His trade is mostly local, but he also welcomes orders from abroad, and takes great pains to fill them accurately.
Source: The industries of New Orleans: her rank, resources, advantages, trade, commerce and manufactures, conditions of the past, present and future, representative industrial institutions, historical, descriptive, and statistical. - Andrew Morrison - 1885
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151 Chartres street, New Orleans
F. Bertel Proprietor:
This is the foremost establishment of the sort in the South. In it is manufactured to order and for the trade all kinds of nickel, silver and silver-plated ware. Saddlers' silver and brass findings and military equipments are a specialty of the place.
The concern was established about seven years ago by Joseph Christian. About three years since the present proprietor, Mr. F. Bertel, acquired control of it. He is well-known as a most expert artisan. He was born in Covington, Louisiana, and has had some twenty-four years experience in this city. He learned his profession with the house of A. Himmel, manufacturing jeweler, and had been for many years a trusted employee of A. B. Griswold & Co., before he ventured for himself. He is particularly clever, or rather his employees are, at jobbing and repairs. He does his nickel and silver plating with the Dynamo machine, which is used all through the North, and can do as much work in an hour as can be accomplished in the ordinary way in a whole day. This is the only apparatus of this sort in New Orleans.
As an instance of Mr. Bertel's enterprise and activity it may be stated that he was the first man in New Orleans to do nickel plating. His trade is mostly local, but he also welcomes orders from abroad, and takes great pains to fill them accurately.
Source: The industries of New Orleans: her rank, resources, advantages, trade, commerce and manufactures, conditions of the past, present and future, representative industrial institutions, historical, descriptive, and statistical. - Andrew Morrison - 1885
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
FRANTZ BROTHERS & Co.
833, Canal Street, New Orleans
Frantz Bros. & Co. are displaying in their show window, 833 Canal St., a handsome gold medal, of unusually fine workmanship. A very natural model of the gamy tarpon fish is also prominently displayed. The medal is offered to the sportsman of all the coast clubs who catches the largest tarpon. The prize is offered by C. P. Richardson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th September 1902
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833, Canal Street, New Orleans
Frantz Bros. & Co. are displaying in their show window, 833 Canal St., a handsome gold medal, of unusually fine workmanship. A very natural model of the gamy tarpon fish is also prominently displayed. The medal is offered to the sportsman of all the coast clubs who catches the largest tarpon. The prize is offered by C. P. Richardson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th September 1902
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
WILLIAM & CHARLES FINE
828, and, 904, Canal Street, New Orleans
William Fine of Fine's Jewelry Shop, 828 Canal St., returned recently from a three weeks' trip to Atlantic City, Detroit, Providence and New York, purchasing goods for his Atlanta, Ga., store, which is to be opened at 93 Peach St., that city, about May I5. It will bear the name of Peck's Jewelry Shop. William and Charles Fine will be the proprietors. The Fine brothers have also closed a lease for a new location not very far from their present one on Canal St., but which will be a better location. The Fine's Jewelry Shop will not be moved until shortly before Oct. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1918
William and Charles Fine are well pleased with their new location of the Fine's Jewelry Shop, 904 Canal St. They say that in spite of the influenza business has been good. The store is furnished with mahogany cases and in a kind of horseshoe arrangement which is very attractive.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th October 1918
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828, and, 904, Canal Street, New Orleans
William Fine of Fine's Jewelry Shop, 828 Canal St., returned recently from a three weeks' trip to Atlantic City, Detroit, Providence and New York, purchasing goods for his Atlanta, Ga., store, which is to be opened at 93 Peach St., that city, about May I5. It will bear the name of Peck's Jewelry Shop. William and Charles Fine will be the proprietors. The Fine brothers have also closed a lease for a new location not very far from their present one on Canal St., but which will be a better location. The Fine's Jewelry Shop will not be moved until shortly before Oct. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1918
William and Charles Fine are well pleased with their new location of the Fine's Jewelry Shop, 904 Canal St. They say that in spite of the influenza business has been good. The store is furnished with mahogany cases and in a kind of horseshoe arrangement which is very attractive.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th October 1918
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
JOHN C. MEYER & SONS
1233 Decatur Street, New Orleans
Death of John C. Meyer
New Orleans, La., July 30.–The funeral of John C. Meyer, head of the jewelry house of John C. Meyer & Sons, 1233 Decatur St., was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 544 Esplanade Ave. Mr. Meyer died on the evening of July 28.
The deceased, who was 67 years old, was one of the oldest jewelers, as well as one of the most prominent business men in New Orleans. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1835, but was brought to New Orleans by his parents as a baby and had lived in this city since he was four months old. After receiving his education at the public schools he entered on his business career at 13, became a jeweler, and built up one of the finest trades of the south. Mr. Meyer was one of the first jewelers in the city to manufacture police and other badges for local officers.
About 45 years ago Mr. Meyer married Miss Wilhelmina C. Heckmann, who died Kbout three years ago. The couple had two children, Albert L. Meyer, who was taken into partnership with his father in I898, when the firm became John C. Meyer & Son, and Mrs. W. R. Taylor.
Mr. Meyer was a member of the Knights of Honor for a number of years and of other fraternal organizations. The deceased had been in ill health for three years, which confined him to his home. He became very ill a month ago and his death had been expected since that time.
The services held yesterday were conducted by the Rev. J. C. Barr. and the interment was in Metairie Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th August 1902
John C. Meyer, the well known jeweler of Decatur street, lost his wife last week. She was a most estimable lady and was a general favorite in the circle in which she moved.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 28th June 1899
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1233 Decatur Street, New Orleans
Death of John C. Meyer
New Orleans, La., July 30.–The funeral of John C. Meyer, head of the jewelry house of John C. Meyer & Sons, 1233 Decatur St., was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 544 Esplanade Ave. Mr. Meyer died on the evening of July 28.
The deceased, who was 67 years old, was one of the oldest jewelers, as well as one of the most prominent business men in New Orleans. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1835, but was brought to New Orleans by his parents as a baby and had lived in this city since he was four months old. After receiving his education at the public schools he entered on his business career at 13, became a jeweler, and built up one of the finest trades of the south. Mr. Meyer was one of the first jewelers in the city to manufacture police and other badges for local officers.
About 45 years ago Mr. Meyer married Miss Wilhelmina C. Heckmann, who died Kbout three years ago. The couple had two children, Albert L. Meyer, who was taken into partnership with his father in I898, when the firm became John C. Meyer & Son, and Mrs. W. R. Taylor.
Mr. Meyer was a member of the Knights of Honor for a number of years and of other fraternal organizations. The deceased had been in ill health for three years, which confined him to his home. He became very ill a month ago and his death had been expected since that time.
The services held yesterday were conducted by the Rev. J. C. Barr. and the interment was in Metairie Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th August 1902
John C. Meyer, the well known jeweler of Decatur street, lost his wife last week. She was a most estimable lady and was a general favorite in the circle in which she moved.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 28th June 1899
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
INTERNATIONAL BROOCH AND JEWELRY Co.
New Orleans
New Orleans, La., Aug. 27.–E.C. Light, manager of a concern known as the International Brooch and Jewelry Co., of this city, has been arrested by the Post Office authorities here, on a charge of using the mails with intent to defraud. The company had a small office here and did business principally in photo buttons.
The authorities claim that in a circular sent to children throughout the southern sections the company claimed that it is one of the largest brooch and jewelry establishments in the United States. The boys and girls were asked to become agents of the concern on a guarantee of $6 a week, but were required to remit $2.50 in advance.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd September 1902
E. C. Light, who was recently arrested by the postal authorities for carrying on a swindling business in jewelry and photographs through the mails, has had a preliminary hearing and has been bound over to await trial in default of $1,500 bail.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th September 1902
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New Orleans
New Orleans, La., Aug. 27.–E.C. Light, manager of a concern known as the International Brooch and Jewelry Co., of this city, has been arrested by the Post Office authorities here, on a charge of using the mails with intent to defraud. The company had a small office here and did business principally in photo buttons.
The authorities claim that in a circular sent to children throughout the southern sections the company claimed that it is one of the largest brooch and jewelry establishments in the United States. The boys and girls were asked to become agents of the concern on a guarantee of $6 a week, but were required to remit $2.50 in advance.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd September 1902
E. C. Light, who was recently arrested by the postal authorities for carrying on a swindling business in jewelry and photographs through the mails, has had a preliminary hearing and has been bound over to await trial in default of $1,500 bail.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th September 1902
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
MALTRY BROTHERS
Carondelet Street, New Orleans
Maltry Bros. moved Sept. 16 from 139 Carondelet St. to their new store, just opposite. The new store is finely finished and lighted. Broad showcases of marble and copper frames flank the entrance, and handsome lights make the interior bright. In the rear a complete shop is installed.
Frank Maltry, for 47 years with Hausmann, Inc., retired from that firm recently and at the same time practically retired from active work. He is the father of the Maltry brothers and sisters who conduct a prosperous jewelry business on Carondelet St., and at present he will work at the bench in his sons' establishment, but, as he declares, "Will, not work any too hard." Upon retiring from the Hausmann establishment he was presented with a comfortable Morris chair and a mahogany smoking outfit, a gift of the employes, and the Hausmann firm presented him with a magnificent oil portrait of himself, mounted in a frame with a silver plate inscription. He also received a gold-headed umbrella and hundreds of good wishes.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th September 1919
Maltry Bros., who moved Oct. 1 from one side of Carondelet St., to the other, report that business has been excellent and they are satisfied that they have now gotten on the busy side of the street. J. J. Weinfurter, who moved from St. Charles St. to the location vacated by Maltry Bros., reports trade as fine and even better than in St. Charles St., where a big business was being done.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1919
Simon Maltry, uncle of the Maltry brothers and sisters conducting the Maltry Bros, store, died from the results of injuries sustained recently when he was struck by an automobile. A brother of Simon Maltry was killed by an automobile about two years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th May 1920
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Carondelet Street, New Orleans
Maltry Bros. moved Sept. 16 from 139 Carondelet St. to their new store, just opposite. The new store is finely finished and lighted. Broad showcases of marble and copper frames flank the entrance, and handsome lights make the interior bright. In the rear a complete shop is installed.
Frank Maltry, for 47 years with Hausmann, Inc., retired from that firm recently and at the same time practically retired from active work. He is the father of the Maltry brothers and sisters who conduct a prosperous jewelry business on Carondelet St., and at present he will work at the bench in his sons' establishment, but, as he declares, "Will, not work any too hard." Upon retiring from the Hausmann establishment he was presented with a comfortable Morris chair and a mahogany smoking outfit, a gift of the employes, and the Hausmann firm presented him with a magnificent oil portrait of himself, mounted in a frame with a silver plate inscription. He also received a gold-headed umbrella and hundreds of good wishes.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th September 1919
Maltry Bros., who moved Oct. 1 from one side of Carondelet St., to the other, report that business has been excellent and they are satisfied that they have now gotten on the busy side of the street. J. J. Weinfurter, who moved from St. Charles St. to the location vacated by Maltry Bros., reports trade as fine and even better than in St. Charles St., where a big business was being done.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1919
Simon Maltry, uncle of the Maltry brothers and sisters conducting the Maltry Bros, store, died from the results of injuries sustained recently when he was struck by an automobile. A brother of Simon Maltry was killed by an automobile about two years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th May 1920
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WARREN RIVARDE
New Orleans
New Orleans - News comes of the death of Warren Rivarde, formerly of this city, but recently of Beaumont, Tex., where he was employed as an expert watchmaker with A. R. Mather. Mr. Rivarde was a native of New Orleans, learned his trade here, where he had many friends. He was not only efficient in his business, but was of a kindly nature and popular with all who knew him. He learned his trade here about 35 years ago. He was 50 years old at the time of his death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th December 1922
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New Orleans
New Orleans - News comes of the death of Warren Rivarde, formerly of this city, but recently of Beaumont, Tex., where he was employed as an expert watchmaker with A. R. Mather. Mr. Rivarde was a native of New Orleans, learned his trade here, where he had many friends. He was not only efficient in his business, but was of a kindly nature and popular with all who knew him. He learned his trade here about 35 years ago. He was 50 years old at the time of his death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th December 1922
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
J.J. WEINFURTER'S SONS
139, Carondelet Street, New Orleans
The thieves who, a few weeks ago, entered the jewelry establishment of J. J. Weinfurter's Sons, 139 Carondelet St., have been caught. They were mere boys, Prosper Garcia, one of the thieves, being only 15 years of age, and the other, John Chick, 16. Another boy, named Anthony White, 19, was found in possession of the stolen articles, the whole of which did not amount to more than $271.50. White was also arrested by the police.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 31st January 1923
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139, Carondelet Street, New Orleans
The thieves who, a few weeks ago, entered the jewelry establishment of J. J. Weinfurter's Sons, 139 Carondelet St., have been caught. They were mere boys, Prosper Garcia, one of the thieves, being only 15 years of age, and the other, John Chick, 16. Another boy, named Anthony White, 19, was found in possession of the stolen articles, the whole of which did not amount to more than $271.50. White was also arrested by the police.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 31st January 1923
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
A.M. HILL
15, Canal Street and 8I and 86, St. Charles Street, New Orleans
A. M. Hill, jeweler, of New Orleans, La., will retire from business. He is disposing of his stock by auction.
Source: Jewelers Review - 12th April 1899
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15, Canal Street and 8I and 86, St. Charles Street, New Orleans
A. M. Hill, jeweler, of New Orleans, La., will retire from business. He is disposing of his stock by auction.
Source: Jewelers Review - 12th April 1899
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
MONTGOMERY, WARD & Co.
Poydras Street, New Orleans
Montgomery-Ward & Co., formerly on Poydras St., have dissolved partnership. Mr. Ward retired and Mr. Montgomery has formed a partnership with W. A. Pate, well known watchmaker. The new firm is located at 638 Canal St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
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Poydras Street, New Orleans
Montgomery-Ward & Co., formerly on Poydras St., have dissolved partnership. Mr. Ward retired and Mr. Montgomery has formed a partnership with W. A. Pate, well known watchmaker. The new firm is located at 638 Canal St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
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Re: Some Old Jewellers of New Orleans
ALEXANDER HAY
321, Royal Street, New Orleans
Thieves entered the jewelry store of Alexander Hay, 321 Royal St.. on the evening of Jan. 15, and made away with about $300 worth of rings, which wore taken from the show window. Two negroes, who entered the store on pretense of making purchases, are suspected of the robbery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th January 1923
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321, Royal Street, New Orleans
Thieves entered the jewelry store of Alexander Hay, 321 Royal St.. on the evening of Jan. 15, and made away with about $300 worth of rings, which wore taken from the show window. Two negroes, who entered the store on pretense of making purchases, are suspected of the robbery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th January 1923
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J.J. WEINFURTER
New Orleans
New Orleans Jeweler in Old Continental Garb
This not a photograph of General Washington and his aides but of a well known New Orleans jeweler and his comrades. J. J. Weinfurter, for nearly half a century in the jewelry business in New Orleans, is one of the few survivors of the old Continental Guards.
The guards were asked recently to serve on the reception committee for one of the events in connection with the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Sergeant Weinfurter counted number three in this squad.
The Continental Guards existed for many years in New Orleans and made numerous trips about the country attracting much attention in their picturesque Continental uniforms. The photo of the last of the guard was taken at the foot of Henry Clay Monument in Lafayette Square.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular 19th November 1919
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New Orleans
New Orleans Jeweler in Old Continental Garb
This not a photograph of General Washington and his aides but of a well known New Orleans jeweler and his comrades. J. J. Weinfurter, for nearly half a century in the jewelry business in New Orleans, is one of the few survivors of the old Continental Guards.
The guards were asked recently to serve on the reception committee for one of the events in connection with the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Sergeant Weinfurter counted number three in this squad.
The Continental Guards existed for many years in New Orleans and made numerous trips about the country attracting much attention in their picturesque Continental uniforms. The photo of the last of the guard was taken at the foot of Henry Clay Monument in Lafayette Square.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular 19th November 1919
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