352, Essex Road, Islington, London
T.A. Jones - London - 1873
T.A. Jones - London - 1876
T.A. Jones - London - 1877
T.A. Jones - London - 1878
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T.A. JONES
352, Essex Road, Islington, London
T.A. Jones - London - 1873
T.A. Jones - London - 1876
T.A. Jones - London - 1877
T.A. Jones - London - 1878
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352, Essex Road, Islington, London
T.A. Jones - London - 1873
T.A. Jones - London - 1876
T.A. Jones - London - 1877
T.A. Jones - London - 1878
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W. WALKER - STANDARD SILVERWARE COMPANY
9, Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, London
W. Walker - Standard Silverware Company - London - 1878
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9, Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, London
W. Walker - Standard Silverware Company - London - 1878
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HENRY J. BELL & Co.
131, Mount Street, Berkeley Square, London
Henry J. Bell & Co. - London - 1869
Late Dwerrihouse, Carter, Ogston and Bell.
Established in 1760 by John Dwerrihouse.
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131, Mount Street, Berkeley Square, London
Henry J. Bell & Co. - London - 1869
Late Dwerrihouse, Carter, Ogston and Bell.
Established in 1760 by John Dwerrihouse.
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GEORGE CARSBERG & SON
7,8 & 9, Meredith Street and 238, St. John Street, Clerkenwell, later, 22-25, Bartholomew Square, London
Examples of the work and marks of George Carsberg & Son:
G.C & S - London - 1935 - Jubilee mark
G.C & S - London - 1935 - Jubilee mark
The business of George Risdon Carsberg.
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7,8 & 9, Meredith Street and 238, St. John Street, Clerkenwell, later, 22-25, Bartholomew Square, London
Examples of the work and marks of George Carsberg & Son:
G.C & S - London - 1935 - Jubilee mark
G.C & S - London - 1935 - Jubilee mark
The business of George Risdon Carsberg.
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ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY Ltd.
117 (105), Victoria Street and Francis Street, Westminster, 13a/42 & 44, Ranelagh Road, 1-4, Howick Place, London. 26, Station Road, Aldershot, 102, Palmerston Road, Southsea, 173 & 174, Union Street, Plymouth. Also at Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, and Karachi.
An example of the work and marks of the Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd.:
A & N C·S·L - London - 1913
The company's mark on plated products:
A1 - A & N CS L
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_A2.html
Established in 1871.
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117 (105), Victoria Street and Francis Street, Westminster, 13a/42 & 44, Ranelagh Road, 1-4, Howick Place, London. 26, Station Road, Aldershot, 102, Palmerston Road, Southsea, 173 & 174, Union Street, Plymouth. Also at Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, and Karachi.
An example of the work and marks of the Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd.:
A & N C·S·L - London - 1913
The company's mark on plated products:
A1 - A & N CS L
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_A2.html
Established in 1871.
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WILLIAM CHRISTMAS
52, King's Square, Goswell Road, London
William Christmas, Silversmith, aged twenty-one, residing at No. 52, King's-square, Goswell-road, had stammered from infancy. The impediment never intermitted: always struck the right arm against the ribs with considerable violence during the attempt to speak. At times, the exertion rendered the eyes blood-shot, and the face suffused. "Had often been two minutes and a half unable to utter a difficult word, or even obliged to relinquish the attempt." In this case, the impediment occurred chiefly at the labial or dental letters.
March 9th. Excised the uvula. An immediate loss of all the convulsive muscular action. He expressed himself as free from his impediment instantly and entirely; an imperfect command over the lips and tongue alone remaining.
March 14th. Has continued daily to improve since the operation. A friend, who came with him, stated, that the removal of the impediment has been strikingly evident to those acquainted with its previous extent, and who have since had an opportunity of observing him. This patient can, in singing, ascend a note and a half higher in the musical scale than he could before the operation.
April 30th. I have seen this young man several times since the last date, and there can be no doubt now of the permanent removal of the impediment.
Source: Stammering, and other Imperfections of Speech, Treated by Surgical Operations on the Throat - James Yearsley - 1841
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52, King's Square, Goswell Road, London
William Christmas, Silversmith, aged twenty-one, residing at No. 52, King's-square, Goswell-road, had stammered from infancy. The impediment never intermitted: always struck the right arm against the ribs with considerable violence during the attempt to speak. At times, the exertion rendered the eyes blood-shot, and the face suffused. "Had often been two minutes and a half unable to utter a difficult word, or even obliged to relinquish the attempt." In this case, the impediment occurred chiefly at the labial or dental letters.
March 9th. Excised the uvula. An immediate loss of all the convulsive muscular action. He expressed himself as free from his impediment instantly and entirely; an imperfect command over the lips and tongue alone remaining.
March 14th. Has continued daily to improve since the operation. A friend, who came with him, stated, that the removal of the impediment has been strikingly evident to those acquainted with its previous extent, and who have since had an opportunity of observing him. This patient can, in singing, ascend a note and a half higher in the musical scale than he could before the operation.
April 30th. I have seen this young man several times since the last date, and there can be no doubt now of the permanent removal of the impediment.
Source: Stammering, and other Imperfections of Speech, Treated by Surgical Operations on the Throat - James Yearsley - 1841
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L.H. COHEN
60, Mark Lane, London, Rue d'Hauteville 28, Paris, and Pacific Building, 28, East Twenty-Second Street, New York
L.H. Cohen Co. - 1913
L.H. Cohen - London, New York and Paris - 1903
L.H. Cohen Co. - New York - 1913
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60, Mark Lane, London, Rue d'Hauteville 28, Paris, and Pacific Building, 28, East Twenty-Second Street, New York
L.H. Cohen Co. - 1913
L.H. Cohen - London, New York and Paris - 1903
L.H. Cohen Co. - New York - 1913
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MATTHEW NASH
3, Oxford Arms Passage, Newgate Street, and 282, Strand, London
M. Nash - London - 1831
Matthew Nash entered just one mark 'MN', but his curious and distinctive mark, contained within a notched oblong punch, has the 'N' reversed. This mark, created either by design or error, was entered at the London Assay Office on the 28th July 1841.
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3, Oxford Arms Passage, Newgate Street, and 282, Strand, London
M. Nash - London - 1831
Matthew Nash entered just one mark 'MN', but his curious and distinctive mark, contained within a notched oblong punch, has the 'N' reversed. This mark, created either by design or error, was entered at the London Assay Office on the 28th July 1841.
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WAYLETT & MANINGTON
234 & 534, Oxford Street, London
The business of Richard Stephen Waylett (d.8-8-1895) and Jules Antoine Manington (b.c.1835-France - d.8-6-1889 - Kilburn, London).
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Richard Stephen Waylett and Jules Manrngton, carrying on business as Gold and Silver Smiths, Diamond Merchants, and Dealers in Antique Plate, at 534, Oxford-street, in the county of London, under the style or firm of Waylett and Manington, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as on and from the 6th day of April last.— Dated this 14th day of May, 1889.
Jules Manington.
R. S. Waylett.
Source: The London Gazette - 17th May 1889
RICHARD STEPHEN WAYLETT Deceased. Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Victoria cap. 35. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other
persons having any claims against the estate or Richard Stephen Waylett late of No. 534 Oxford-street and No. 16 Adamson-road South Hampstead in the county of London Jeweller who died on the 8th day of August 1895 and whose will with a codicil thereto was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice on the 2nd day of November 1895 by John Cashmere, Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Charles Greaves Vincent the executors named in the said will are required to send particulars in writing of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of April next after which date the executors will distribute the assets of the said deceased having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice.-Dated this fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven.
EMANUEL and SIMMONDS 36 Finsbury-circus
E.C. Solicitors for the Executors.
Source: The London Gazette - 9th March 1897
R.S. Waylett was noted at 226, Oxford Street in 1843, and at 233, Oxford Street in 1863.
Barely readable, but the remaining stock of R.S. Waylett was sold by Christie, Manson & Woods in December 1896:
Christie, Manson & Woods - London - 1896
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234 & 534, Oxford Street, London
The business of Richard Stephen Waylett (d.8-8-1895) and Jules Antoine Manington (b.c.1835-France - d.8-6-1889 - Kilburn, London).
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Richard Stephen Waylett and Jules Manrngton, carrying on business as Gold and Silver Smiths, Diamond Merchants, and Dealers in Antique Plate, at 534, Oxford-street, in the county of London, under the style or firm of Waylett and Manington, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as on and from the 6th day of April last.— Dated this 14th day of May, 1889.
Jules Manington.
R. S. Waylett.
Source: The London Gazette - 17th May 1889
RICHARD STEPHEN WAYLETT Deceased. Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Victoria cap. 35. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other
persons having any claims against the estate or Richard Stephen Waylett late of No. 534 Oxford-street and No. 16 Adamson-road South Hampstead in the county of London Jeweller who died on the 8th day of August 1895 and whose will with a codicil thereto was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice on the 2nd day of November 1895 by John Cashmere, Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Charles Greaves Vincent the executors named in the said will are required to send particulars in writing of their claims to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of April next after which date the executors will distribute the assets of the said deceased having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice.-Dated this fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven.
EMANUEL and SIMMONDS 36 Finsbury-circus
E.C. Solicitors for the Executors.
Source: The London Gazette - 9th March 1897
R.S. Waylett was noted at 226, Oxford Street in 1843, and at 233, Oxford Street in 1863.
Barely readable, but the remaining stock of R.S. Waylett was sold by Christie, Manson & Woods in December 1896:
Christie, Manson & Woods - London - 1896
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WAYLETT & SACHS
Marble Arch House, 558 Oxford Street, later, 3, Southwick Street, Hyde Park Square, London
Waylett & Sachs - London - 1901
Waylett & Sachs - London - 1908
Established in 1837. Converted into a limited liability company in 1903.
The partnership of Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Frank Sachs was dissolved in 1915:
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Frank Sachs, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 3, Southwick-street, Hyde Park-square, in the county of London, under the style or firm of WAYLETT AND SACHS, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 18th day of June, 1915. All debts due to and owing by the said late
firm will be received and paid by the said Richard Morris Waterson Waylett.—Dated the 18th day of June, 1915.
R .M. W. WAYLETT.
FRANK SACHS.
Source: The London Gazette - 25th June 1915
Waylett & Sachs went into voluntary liquidation in 1919:
WAYLETT AND SACHS Limited. (In Liquidation.)
NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 195 of the Companies (Consolidation) Act, 1908, that a General Meeting of the Members of, the above named Company will be held at No. 6, Brook-street, London, W.1, on Wednesday, July 2nd, 1919, at, 5..30 in the afternoon, for the purpose of having an account laid before them, showing the, manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property, of the Company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator, and also ,of fixing the remuneration of the liquidator, and also of determining, by Extraordinary Resolution, the manner in which the books, accounts and documents the Company, and of the Liquidator thereof, shall be disposed of.—Dated the 30th May, 1919.
R. M. WAYLETT, Liquidator.
Source: The London Gazette - 3rd June 1919
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Marble Arch House, 558 Oxford Street, later, 3, Southwick Street, Hyde Park Square, London
Waylett & Sachs - London - 1901
Waylett & Sachs - London - 1908
Established in 1837. Converted into a limited liability company in 1903.
The partnership of Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Frank Sachs was dissolved in 1915:
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Richard Morris Waterson Waylett and Frank Sachs, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 3, Southwick-street, Hyde Park-square, in the county of London, under the style or firm of WAYLETT AND SACHS, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 18th day of June, 1915. All debts due to and owing by the said late
firm will be received and paid by the said Richard Morris Waterson Waylett.—Dated the 18th day of June, 1915.
R .M. W. WAYLETT.
FRANK SACHS.
Source: The London Gazette - 25th June 1915
Waylett & Sachs went into voluntary liquidation in 1919:
WAYLETT AND SACHS Limited. (In Liquidation.)
NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 195 of the Companies (Consolidation) Act, 1908, that a General Meeting of the Members of, the above named Company will be held at No. 6, Brook-street, London, W.1, on Wednesday, July 2nd, 1919, at, 5..30 in the afternoon, for the purpose of having an account laid before them, showing the, manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property, of the Company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator, and also ,of fixing the remuneration of the liquidator, and also of determining, by Extraordinary Resolution, the manner in which the books, accounts and documents the Company, and of the Liquidator thereof, shall be disposed of.—Dated the 30th May, 1919.
R. M. WAYLETT, Liquidator.
Source: The London Gazette - 3rd June 1919
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THE LONDON GOLDSMITHS Co.
47, Strand, London
Two Strand jewelry establishments were the victims of an organized raid the other afternoon when several hundred men, said to be unemployed, smashed plate-glass windows and carried off trays of jewelry valued at over $20,000. The London Goldsmiths Co. and Messrs. Clifford & Co.'s premises adjoin each other. When the mob reached this point of the Strand, which is not far from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall where all the War Office windows were smashed, someone shouted: "Now boys— go!" Immediately there was a fusillade of stones and pieces of iron at the two jewelry establishments. The plate-glass windows of Clifford & Co.'s fell out, exposing a large collection of glittering and unprotected jewelry. Whole trays of rings and watches and other articles of value were snatched away. The London Goldsmiths' Co. also suffered, the windows being smashed and some jewelry stolen, the riotors decamping, and leaving a trail of jewelry in their wake. Three men were arrested, two of them being held down by the jewelry shop manager and an assistant. The jewelry shop's raid was part of an attack on Downing St. where Lloyd George was granting an interview to labor mayors, councilors and other officials. An ambulance detachment treated 70 cases in the course of an hour and 20 persons, including two policemen, were removed on stretchers. Missiles used included iron bolts, concrete and flint.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
The London Goldsmiths Co. advertised in 1915 that they were "Incorporated with Streets & Co., late of Cheapside."
This may, or may not, be one of the same as that of 'The London Goldsmiths Co.' who were operating at a slightly later date in Oxford Street, London (see above post).
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47, Strand, London
Two Strand jewelry establishments were the victims of an organized raid the other afternoon when several hundred men, said to be unemployed, smashed plate-glass windows and carried off trays of jewelry valued at over $20,000. The London Goldsmiths Co. and Messrs. Clifford & Co.'s premises adjoin each other. When the mob reached this point of the Strand, which is not far from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall where all the War Office windows were smashed, someone shouted: "Now boys— go!" Immediately there was a fusillade of stones and pieces of iron at the two jewelry establishments. The plate-glass windows of Clifford & Co.'s fell out, exposing a large collection of glittering and unprotected jewelry. Whole trays of rings and watches and other articles of value were snatched away. The London Goldsmiths' Co. also suffered, the windows being smashed and some jewelry stolen, the riotors decamping, and leaving a trail of jewelry in their wake. Three men were arrested, two of them being held down by the jewelry shop manager and an assistant. The jewelry shop's raid was part of an attack on Downing St. where Lloyd George was granting an interview to labor mayors, councilors and other officials. An ambulance detachment treated 70 cases in the course of an hour and 20 persons, including two policemen, were removed on stretchers. Missiles used included iron bolts, concrete and flint.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
The London Goldsmiths Co. advertised in 1915 that they were "Incorporated with Streets & Co., late of Cheapside."
This may, or may not, be one of the same as that of 'The London Goldsmiths Co.' who were operating at a slightly later date in Oxford Street, London (see above post).
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E.C. BRACEBRIDGE & Co.
Clerkenwell, London
Owing to failing health Mr. James Bracebridge is retiring from the business which he has carried on for many years as watch manufacturer in Clerkenwell, under the style of E. C. Bracebridge and Co. Mr. Bracebridge has appointed his nephew, Mr. F. Bracebridge Mills, to settle his affairs. There is, we believe, some likelihood that Mr. T. D. Wright, who for many years has held the post of manager to Mr. Bracebridge, will continue the business, and in this event there is no doubt that the reputation the firm has long enjoyed will be fully maintained in Mr. Wright's hands.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1891
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Clerkenwell, London
Owing to failing health Mr. James Bracebridge is retiring from the business which he has carried on for many years as watch manufacturer in Clerkenwell, under the style of E. C. Bracebridge and Co. Mr. Bracebridge has appointed his nephew, Mr. F. Bracebridge Mills, to settle his affairs. There is, we believe, some likelihood that Mr. T. D. Wright, who for many years has held the post of manager to Mr. Bracebridge, will continue the business, and in this event there is no doubt that the reputation the firm has long enjoyed will be fully maintained in Mr. Wright's hands.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1891
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JOSEPH LUCAS & SON
59, King's Road, Chelsea, London
J. Lucas - London - 1908
William Mather was noted as the sole partner in 1907. It would appear from the above advertisement that the business was restyled to J. Lucas in 1908.
The firm just one mark 'W.M' (William Mather) contained within a heart-shaped punch, with the London Assay Office on the 5th November 1907.
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59, King's Road, Chelsea, London
J. Lucas - London - 1908
William Mather was noted as the sole partner in 1907. It would appear from the above advertisement that the business was restyled to J. Lucas in 1908.
The firm just one mark 'W.M' (William Mather) contained within a heart-shaped punch, with the London Assay Office on the 5th November 1907.
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J.H. PYLE
163, Great Portland Street, London
J.H. Pyle - London - 1871
J.H. Pyle - London - 1871
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163, Great Portland Street, London
J.H. Pyle - London - 1871
J.H. Pyle - London - 1871
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JOSEPH DAFFERN & Co.
23, later, 101, Hatton Garden, London
An example of the work of J. Daffern & Co.:
JD&Co - Birmingham - 1913
J. Daffern & Co. were also registered with the Chester Assay Office.
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23, later, 101, Hatton Garden, London
An example of the work of J. Daffern & Co.:
JD&Co - Birmingham - 1913
J. Daffern & Co. were also registered with the Chester Assay Office.
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JOHN STUART
London and Chicago
Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of John Stuart, formerly a watch case manufacturer of London, England, and who is now supposed to be in Chicago. Information should be sent to A. J. Marrett, 296 Wabash Ave., Chicago. It is rumored a fortune awaits him.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th February 1893
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London and Chicago
Information is wanted as to the whereabouts of John Stuart, formerly a watch case manufacturer of London, England, and who is now supposed to be in Chicago. Information should be sent to A. J. Marrett, 296 Wabash Ave., Chicago. It is rumored a fortune awaits him.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th February 1893
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S.N. NYBURG & Co.
17, Hanway Street, Oxford Street, later, 5, Regent Street, Waterloo Place, London
S.N. Nyburg & Co. - London - 1905
The business of Soloman Nathan Nyburg.
S.N. Nyburg & Co.entered their mark, S.N contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 10th December 1891.
S.N. Nyburg & Co. were known importers of Dutch silver in the 1890's.
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17, Hanway Street, Oxford Street, later, 5, Regent Street, Waterloo Place, London
S.N. Nyburg & Co. - London - 1905
The business of Soloman Nathan Nyburg.
S.N. Nyburg & Co.entered their mark, S.N contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 10th December 1891.
S.N. Nyburg & Co. were known importers of Dutch silver in the 1890's.
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GEORGE SULLIVAN
7, later, 5, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, London
G. Sullivan - London - 1852
G. Sullivan - London - 1860
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7, later, 5, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, London
G. Sullivan - London - 1852
G. Sullivan - London - 1860
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STRAUB & HEPTING
Blackmail Street, Borough, London
F. Congers, otherwise Chadwick, who was last month charged with stealing jewellery from the shop of Messrs. Straub & Hepting, Blackmail Street, Borough, is supposed to be one of the nephews of the Miss Clark whose murder some time ago, at George Street, Marylebone, created so much sensation.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1888
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Blackmail Street, Borough, London
F. Congers, otherwise Chadwick, who was last month charged with stealing jewellery from the shop of Messrs. Straub & Hepting, Blackmail Street, Borough, is supposed to be one of the nephews of the Miss Clark whose murder some time ago, at George Street, Marylebone, created so much sensation.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1888
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JOSIAH LONGMORE
Regent Street, Kennington, London
List of English Patents Granted Between the 29th April and 27th May 1843:
Josiah Longmore, of Regent-street, Kennington, silversmith, for certain improvements in pens, penholders, and pencil cases, part of which improvements are applicable to other useful purposes. May 4; six months.
Source: Mechanic's Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal & Gazette - 27th May 1843
LONGMORE'S PATENT ELONGATING EVER-POINTED PENCIL
From the time that the ever-pointed pencil was first launched into the world by its inventor, Hawkins, it has been a subject for the exercise of great ingenuity by its various manufacturers, Mordan, Riddle, and others, have each contributed to its improvement and its useful adaptations. The latest and most popular improvement in the ever-pointed pencil is that patented by Mr. Josiah Longmore, a description of which from his enrolled specification we subjoin. Mr. Longmore's patent embodies other important improvements, but they relate to the “motion part” of the pencil case, and would hardly be understood or appreciated except by manufacturers of the article. The most prominent peculiarity of the patented improvements consists in the elongating action of the case, by means of which the writing point is protruded. The act of extending or contracting the case propels or withdraws the writing point, so that a three-inch pencil for the pocket becomes a five-inch pencil for writing with. In addition to the convenience afforded by this arrangement, the objectionable external sliding ring is done away with ; neither is there any slit to weaken the case, admit dirt, or cause derangement. The mechanism by which this is effected will be understood by reference to the accompanying engravings; fig. 1 being a section of the pencil case shut for the pocket, while fig.2 is an external view of the same elongated for writing. The patentee says—“My second improvement in pencil cases consists in a contrivance for projecting the pencil motion out of the case, and at the same time elongating the case itself. H, fig. 1, is the pencil motion to which a semi-cylindrical metal rack J is soldered, or otherwise attached. K is another similar rack attached to the reserve tube L. M is a small pinion turning freely on a pin which passes through, and is secured to the external case of the pencil. The external case, which may be of gold, silver, or other metal, is made in two parts, an upper tube N, and a lower one O. The upper case N is connected with the reserve tube L and its rack K, by a pin (not shown in the figure) which passes under a projecting rim and forms a swivel joint, upon which the upper tube N is free to turn. On drawing the upper and lower cases asunder, the rack K. gives motion to the pinion M, which, taking into the rack J, depresses it, and causes the pencil point to which it is attached to be projected beyond the case; the case itself being at the same time lengthened to the extent which the one case moves upon the other. In order to prevent the pencil from being protracted too far, the last tooth in each of the racks J and K is left much broader than the others; when these teeth arrive at the pinion, therefore, they cannot pass, and, consequently, the farther progress of the pencil is prevented.”
Source: Mechanic's Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal & Gazette - 26th September 1846
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Regent Street, Kennington, London
List of English Patents Granted Between the 29th April and 27th May 1843:
Josiah Longmore, of Regent-street, Kennington, silversmith, for certain improvements in pens, penholders, and pencil cases, part of which improvements are applicable to other useful purposes. May 4; six months.
Source: Mechanic's Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal & Gazette - 27th May 1843
LONGMORE'S PATENT ELONGATING EVER-POINTED PENCIL
From the time that the ever-pointed pencil was first launched into the world by its inventor, Hawkins, it has been a subject for the exercise of great ingenuity by its various manufacturers, Mordan, Riddle, and others, have each contributed to its improvement and its useful adaptations. The latest and most popular improvement in the ever-pointed pencil is that patented by Mr. Josiah Longmore, a description of which from his enrolled specification we subjoin. Mr. Longmore's patent embodies other important improvements, but they relate to the “motion part” of the pencil case, and would hardly be understood or appreciated except by manufacturers of the article. The most prominent peculiarity of the patented improvements consists in the elongating action of the case, by means of which the writing point is protruded. The act of extending or contracting the case propels or withdraws the writing point, so that a three-inch pencil for the pocket becomes a five-inch pencil for writing with. In addition to the convenience afforded by this arrangement, the objectionable external sliding ring is done away with ; neither is there any slit to weaken the case, admit dirt, or cause derangement. The mechanism by which this is effected will be understood by reference to the accompanying engravings; fig. 1 being a section of the pencil case shut for the pocket, while fig.2 is an external view of the same elongated for writing. The patentee says—“My second improvement in pencil cases consists in a contrivance for projecting the pencil motion out of the case, and at the same time elongating the case itself. H, fig. 1, is the pencil motion to which a semi-cylindrical metal rack J is soldered, or otherwise attached. K is another similar rack attached to the reserve tube L. M is a small pinion turning freely on a pin which passes through, and is secured to the external case of the pencil. The external case, which may be of gold, silver, or other metal, is made in two parts, an upper tube N, and a lower one O. The upper case N is connected with the reserve tube L and its rack K, by a pin (not shown in the figure) which passes under a projecting rim and forms a swivel joint, upon which the upper tube N is free to turn. On drawing the upper and lower cases asunder, the rack K. gives motion to the pinion M, which, taking into the rack J, depresses it, and causes the pencil point to which it is attached to be projected beyond the case; the case itself being at the same time lengthened to the extent which the one case moves upon the other. In order to prevent the pencil from being protracted too far, the last tooth in each of the racks J and K is left much broader than the others; when these teeth arrive at the pinion, therefore, they cannot pass, and, consequently, the farther progress of the pencil is prevented.”
Source: Mechanic's Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal & Gazette - 26th September 1846
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