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CATCHPOLE & WILLIAMS, Ltd.

510, Oxford Street, later, 14, Grafton Street, Bond Street, London


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Catchpole & Williams - London - 1925

An example of the work and mark of Catchpole & Williams, a mustard-pot, assayed at London in 1932:

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CATCHPOLE & WILLIAMS/14 GRAFTON St./BOND St. W1

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C & W - London - 1932


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C & W (overstriking that of Charles Sturt Harris)

Noted as exhibitors at the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908.

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Shepheard and Reed Regent-street, London Watchmakers /Jewellers

Shepheard and Reed, 104, Regent-street, London
Walters and George, 270, Regent-street, London

Reading below these appear to have been the same concern.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, OCTOBER 18, 1889.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Walter Alfred Shepheard and George Joseph Reed, carrying on business as Jewellers, at 104, Regent-street, London, under the style or firm of Shepheard and Reed, and at 270, Regent-street aforesaid, under the style or firm of Walters and George, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as and from the 16th day of September, 1889.
All debts due to and owing by the said late firm of Shepheard and Reed will be received and paid by the said Walter Alfred Shepheard, -and all debts due to and owing by the said late firm of Walters and George will be received and paid by the said George Joseph Reed. —

Dated this 15th day of October, 1889.

WALTER ALFRED SHEPHEAHJD.
GEORGE JOSEPH.REED.

An intriguing piece of information, but it does not indicate any new names for any possible ongoing businesses. There is however substantial evidence that a business was continued at 104 Regent Street, London as that address was the base of "Shepheard & Company", silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and retailers.

Here is an image that relates to the Shepheard & Reed concern as a watchmaker.

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A late Victorian gentleman's silver half hunter pocket watch by Shepheard and Reed, Regent Street London, with white enamel dial and Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds hand, the keyless movement numbered 49299, the outer front case with blue enamelled Roman numerals, case dated London 1889. The movement was by Shepheard & Reed but the case was probably James Oliver of Clerkenwell.

There was also on line an image of a gold 18ct half hunter keyless wind pocket watch. The outer case with blue enamel Roman numerals, enclosing white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, seconds subsidiary dial, blued steel hands, by Shepherd and Reed, 104 Regent St Quadrant, London, 3/4 plate, lever movement, case numbered 25522.

My second image however suggests the retailing of luxury goods. Said to be a "grape plate". An electroplated item made by Norton & White but further marked with "Shepheard & Reed" 104 Regent St. London

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Here we have an image of what was described as a miniature carriage clock by Walters and George.

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I found little further information about Walters and George and if George Joseph Reed did continue in business, this image was all I found to suggest he did. Obviously, we can only see “G. Reed” and “Regent St. W” so not strong evidence at all.

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Shepheard & Company, 104 Regent Street, London (Quadrant area Regent Street)

silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and retailers.

Below is a late 19th century description of Shepheard & Co

ILLUSTRATED LONDON AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMERCE 1893
The London Printing and Engraving Co.

MESSRS. SHEPHEARD & COMPANY, THE COMBINATION OF MANUFACTURING GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS, WATCHMAKERS AND DIAMOND BROKERS,
104, REGENT STREET, W.
"Prominent among the leading West End firms engaged in the goldsmith’s interesting trade stands that of Messrs. Shepheard & Company, whose important business was founded upwards of twenty years ago. A large and handsome establishment is occupied at the above address by this eminent firm, and the shop and show-rooms, being in a fine comer situation, are among the most attractive in Regent Street. All the advantages of the position are fully utilised, the spacious plate-glass frontage displaying a magnificent assortment of high-class jewellery, watches, and goldsmith’s and silversmith’s specialities, while the internal appointments of the place are fully in keeping with the select character of the trade carried on. Messrs. Shepheard & Company make a point of supplying the public feet with goods of their own manufacture, at a moderate profit on first cost of production, thus avoiding all the intermediate profits taken by factors and middlemen, and securing articles of guaranteed quality and finest workmanship at a saving of at least one-third on the usual retail prices. All Messrs. Shepheard & Company’s goods are marked in plain figures for cash only, without discount, so that a customer is never in danger of being imposed upon, he can make his selection from a vast and varied stock, knowing all the while the exact amount his purchase will cost, and relying implicitly upon the integrity of a firm whose bona fides have been proved by many years of straightforward dealing.
Being actual manufacturers as well as merchants, Messrs. Shepheard & Company can offer inducements in the matter of price which few retail houses can equal, and at the same time they adhere to the sound policy of selling only the highest class of goods. This firm’s stock is replete with the newest and choicest productions in goldsmith’s work, fine gold and diamond jewellery and ornaments, silver and electro-plated goods, &c., with many novelties of a highly attractive character. Among the latter is a newly introduced specialite, being a new sweetmeat dish in the form of an orchid flower of the genus Cattleya Labiata; the dish is of Doulton china, exquisitely painted in a variety of delicate tints, and exactly represents the natural flower, the stand supporting the dish is an orchid leaf, with the stalk gracefully fashioned to form the handle, and the spoon or server has also an orchid bowl to match; the tout ensemble makes a very charming addition to the table, the dish being useful for so many purposes, such as preserves, bonbons, jelly, sugar, butter, &c., and the price is without doubt exceedingly moderate, costing only in silver-plate 16s. 6d., or in solid silver, 75s. The firm have also produced the flower in a larger size as dessert dishes for fruit, cake or cards, and again in the form of very elegant little salt cellars. We have no hesitation in predicting a large sale for these novelties as they only require to be seen to be appreciated. The design is protected by registration.
Messrs. Shepheard & Company are just issuing a new edition of their elegant catalogue, which contains upwards of eight hundred beautiful designs of jewellery, diamonds, silver, and electro-plate, &c., and all the necessary particulars for making a selection. This interesting book will be sent post free to any part of the world upon application. The entire business is under the careful personal supervision of Mr. W. A. Shepheard, the experienced and courteous managing partner, and the house enjoys the support and confidence of a large and influential clientele."
This 1893 review of Shepheard & Co suggests Mr. W. A. Shepheard had started in the business around 1873 and would cover a complex partnership period with a George Joseph Reed in 2 firms, Shepheard and Reed, 104, Regent-street, London and Walters and George, 270 Regent-street, London. That partnership had ended in October 1889 and more information can be seen at the below reference.

viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30091&start=860#:~ ... /Jewellers

The website "silvermakersmarks.co.uk" shows Shepheard & Co registered silver marks with London and Birmingham assay offices and that mark, "S&Co", was the same at both offices. Registration at London was 1907 and items hallmarked in Birmingham have been noted in 1913 and from the below image of a circular jewellery box I can add 1911.

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Our own Forum's, London, UK, hallmark reference section identifies another, earlier mark that is attributed to Shepheard & Co. Referencing "Culme" we show a "S&Co" in a simple rectangle with the "o" underlined and registered in 1891. This would be a possibility as that would be less than 2 years after the split from the previous partnership.

https://www.925-1000.com/dlLondon12.html

The next 2 images are more suggestive of retailing and are of a "French Made" clock and a large electroplated tray.

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The last image of the spoon box silk is still indicating retailing as these elegant teaspoons were hallmarked for 1918 at Sheffield and made by William Hutton & Sons Ltd.

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TECLA - THE LONDON TECLA GEM Co. Ltd.

30, later, 7, Old Bond Street, London. 10 Rue de la Paix, Paris. 16 Avenue de Verdun, Nice. 398, Fifth Avenue, New York and Rome, Berlin, Carlsbad and Vienna


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Tecla - London - 1910

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Tecla - London - 1910

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Tecla - London - 1910

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Tecla - London - 1911

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Técla (The London Técla Gem Co. Ltd.) - London - 1921


Tecla, Limited. — Directors: F. J. Goldsoll (Chairman and Managing Director), J. P. Humphris, J. Léon and Lord Tenterden. Secretary: R. Gordon. Office: 32, Old Jewry, E.C.—The company was registered November 26, 1912, to acquire, as a going concern, a business for the production and sale of articles of jewellery set with ‘‘Tecla” pearls, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The authorised capital is £287,000 in shares of £1, £87,000 being 7 per cent. cumulative preference, ranking also for priority as regards capital, and £200,000 ordinary, and the entire capital has been subscribed and called up, including £40,000 of the preference and £199,538 of the ordinary issued fully paid to the vendors. The accounts are made up annually to December 31, and submitted in June. For the period to December 31, 1913, the ordinary shares received a dividend at the rate of 7½ per cent. per annum, Reserve fund, £15,487 ; carried forward, £2,790. No later accounts have been received, but this notice has been officially revised. Voting power, one vote for each share of either class. Director’s qualification, shares of either class to the nominal value of £250. Transfer form, common; fee, 2s. 6d.

Source: The Stock Exchange Year-Book - 1916


Exterior and interior images of the premises of Tecla, located at 7, Old Bond Street, London:

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These images are from 1911.


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Tecla - London - 1913

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Tecla - London - 1913

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Tecla - London - 1914

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LEHRER

Houndsditch, London


Modern jewel thieves do not stop to open safes on the premises these days. They cart them away bodily and open them at leisure in their own quarters. Jeweler Lehrer of Houndsditch found this out the other morning. His jewelry establishment had been broken into over night. The safe containing around $5,000 worth of gems, was missing. The police say the jewel gang today is using automobiles for this purpose.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1923

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DURO PEARLS

104, High Holborn, London


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Duro Pearls - London - 1922

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ARTHUR SAUNDERS & Co.

Southampton Row, London


The giant “golden” watch that for 20 years has been the feature sign of High Holborn has been taken down from the Waltham Watch Co.’s premises in conformation with certain regulations that are necessary and will be re-erected at the premises of Arthur Saunders & Co., Southampton Row watch-makers. The big clock was a daily land-mark for thousands of Londoners having business down Holborn way.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th August 1924


A. Saunders & Co. entered their mark, 'A S & Co.', contained within an oval punch, with the London Assay Office on the 5th October 1903.

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BEASLEY & BEASLEY

68, later, 34, St. James's Street, London


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Beasley & Beasley - London - 1873

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Beasley & Beasley - London - 1875

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GAYDON & SONS

Kingston-on-Thames, London


Some $12,000 worth of rings were stolen from the store of Gaydon & Sons, Kingston-on-Thames, a London suburb, the other evening, when one of four men in a car jumped to the sidewalk, smashed the nearest window calmly with a mallet, extracted a tray containing 35 gem-set rings, and dashed back to the car again. The jewelry store is in the principal shopping street of the town. Although a hue and cry was raised the thieves eluded a police net drawn around neighboring towns and villages.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th November 1924


GAYDON & SONS Limited.
The Companies Act, 1948.
Special Resolution passed 2nd December, 1955.

AT an Extraordinary General Meeting of Gaydon & Sons, Limited, held at Altcar Lodge, River Avenue, Thames Ditton, Surrey, on the 2nd day of December, 1955, the following Special Resolution was duly passed:—
(a) "That the Company be wound up voluntarily pursuant to section 278 (1) (b) Companies Act, 1948,
and
(b) "That Mr. Douglas Sidney Pond, Chartered Accountant, of 12, Clarence Street, Kingston-on-Thames, be and is hereby appointed Liquidator of the Company at a fee of Fifty Guineas."
H. R. GAYDON, Chairman


Source: The London Gazette - 9th December 1955

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BERNARD G. HOCH

138, Great Portland Street, Oxford Street, London


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Bernard G. Hoch - London - 1901

Late E. White - Established 1865.

17 Years with Parr and Son.

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W.J. EDWARDS

59, Hatton Garden, London


W.J. Edwards, manufacturing jewellers, 59 Hatton Garden, E.C.1, has acquired the business of D. Mackie, watchmakers, jewellers and silversmiths, 282 Lewisham High Street, London., S.E.13.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1956

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P.G. DODD & SON Ltd.

42, Cornhill, London


OBITUARY

Major Edward Arthur Dodd, T.D., director of P. G. Dodd & Son Ltd., jewellers, of 42, Cornhill, London E.C.3. Major Dodd, who was 89, had been ill for many months.


Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1956

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30091&p=183669&hilit=dodd#p183669

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LOUIS BRAHAM Ltd.

Hatton Garden, London


Major J.F.P. O'Connor, who has been sales manager of Louis Braham Ltd. of Hatton Garden for the past four years has been elected to the board as director in charge of sales. Mr. D.J.L. James has been nominated sales manager.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1956

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H.V. ANDREW (London) Ltd.

175, Regent Street, later, 9a, New Bond Street, London


H. V. Andrew (London) Ltd., have moved to 9a New Bond Street, London W.1. Their telephone number, Mayfair 8955, remains unchanged.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1956


Noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fair of 1947.

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L. BOURSIER & Co.

25,Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London


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L. Boursier and Co. - London - 1881

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JULES HYMANS

London


Jules Hymans, the well-known London jeweller who made one of the biggest wins at baccarat at the Palais de la Mediterranee last year, has arrived at the Ruhl for the season.

Source: The New York Herald - 5th March 1934

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BLACKMORE & FLETCHER Ltd.

4, Ramillies Place, Oxford Street, London


An example of the work and mark of Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd., a napkin-ring, assayed at London in 1922:

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B & F/Ltd - London - 1922


The business of Ernest Blackmore and Joseph Washington Fletcher.

Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. also registered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office.

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14729&p=159901&hil ... re#p159901

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RUDOLPH HAHN & SON

London


Under the provisions of the amendment to the Trading with the Enemy act, pearls and other valued at $1,000,000, the stock of Rudolph Hahn & Sons, jewelers, London, will be sold at auction Dec. 11, 13 and 15. Among the articles to be disposed of is a necklace of pearls. The gems average 20½ grains and are perfectly matched. Pearls in ropes, smaller necklaces, clusters and unset will be offered for sale as will other gems.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th November 1916



NEW YORK


ENEMY PROPERTY TO BE SOLD

Alien Property Custodian in New York to Sell Pearls, Emeralds and Rubies in Addition to Stock in Wholesale and Manufacturing Jewelry Plants

Pearls, rubies and emeralds, together with jewelry, jewelry plants and machinery, as well as leather, motorcycles and other commodities that were once German owned, will be sold at public auction to American citizens within the next few weeks by A. Mitchell Palmer, Alien Property Custodian. The approximate value of these commodities is one million dollars.

These sales will be under the supervision of Joseph F. Guffey, Director of Sales of the Alien Property Custodian's office, and will take place at the various warehouses or other places where the commodities are now stored. Only American citizens will be allowed to participate in these sales.

Nov. 21 has been fixed as the tentative date for the sale of the pearls, rubies and emeralds. This collection consists of 316 pearls, three rubies and two emeralds, the approximate value of the whole being $225,000. A number of the pearls have been matched and strung; the greater part are separate. There is one ruby valued at $5,160, one drop emerald valued at $4,400, and one other valued at $3,840.

The jewels were the property of Rudolph Hahn & Son, a well known gem firm of London for 25 years, who had wide dealings in the United States. The members of this house had not been naturalized as British subjects, so the property, which was shipped to a New York firm many years ago, was reported to the Alien Property Custodian when the alien property law was passed after war was declared by the United States. It could not then be taken over as the owners did reside in Germany, but was taken over later after the law was amended to provide for such cases.

The jewelry and jewelry manufacturing plant will not be sold directly but the sale will be of shares of stock of two corporations, in which Ernst Gideon Bek, of Pforzheim, Germany, was interested. One of these is the Ernst Gideon Bek Mfg. Co., at 77 Austin St., Newark, N. J., and the other is the house of Ernst Gideon Bek, Inc., 15 Maiden Lane, New York. The Ernst Gideon Bek Mfg. Co. made the goods sold by the wholesale concern in New York, and in the former the shares of the foreign owners amounting to 290 out of a total of 558 shares will be sold by Custodian Palmer in front of the main office of the building in Newark at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 7. The par value of the stock is $100.

Of the New York concern the great majority of the shares will be sold, that is 837 of a total of 1,008, which carries full control of the concern. These will be offered at the main office of the company, which is a wholesale jewelry business, 15 Maiden Lane; at 11 o'clock in the morning of the same day (Jan. 7) the shares of the manufacturing concern will be sold in Newark.

Full information can be had at the Bureau of Sales, New York office, 110 W. 42d St.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th November 1918

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KITNEY & Co.

Sandwich, Kent


An example of the work and mark of Kitney & Co., a decanter-label, assayed at London in 1988:

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GK/&/CK - London - 1988

The business of Gordon and Christopher Kitney was acquired by L.J. Millington of Birmingham in 2018.

Another example of their mark:

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See also: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14729&p=191885&hil ... on#p191885

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ALEXANDER AUERHAAN

40, & 41, Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, London


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Alexander Auerhaan - London - 1871

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