West Calder, West Lothian
An example of the work and mark of Alistair Fraser Campbell:
AFC - Edinburgh - 2011
Alistair Fraser Campbell entered his mark, 'AFC' contained within a triple lozenge punch with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1986.
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Scottish Advertisements and Information
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ALISTAIR FRASER CAMPBELL
West Calder, West Lothian
An example of the work and mark of Alistair Fraser Campbell:
AFC - Edinburgh - 2011
Alistair Fraser Campbell entered his mark, 'AFC' contained within a triple lozenge punch with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1986.
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West Calder, West Lothian
An example of the work and mark of Alistair Fraser Campbell:
AFC - Edinburgh - 2011
Alistair Fraser Campbell entered his mark, 'AFC' contained within a triple lozenge punch with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1986.
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W.J. KELLY Furnishing Ironmongers (1892-)
Dumfries (post WWII ad)
Dumfries (post WWII ad)
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DAVIS, DUFF & SON Ltd.
25-27, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Established in 1824.
Davis, Duff & Son entered their marks with the Edinburgh and Glasgow assay offices.
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25-27, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Established in 1824.
Davis, Duff & Son entered their marks with the Edinburgh and Glasgow assay offices.
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GEORGE GRAHAM
21, Forrest Road, Edinburgh
Graham - Edinburgh - 1907
Established in 1882.
George Graham entered his marks with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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21, Forrest Road, Edinburgh
Graham - Edinburgh - 1907
Established in 1882.
George Graham entered his marks with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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A. BOSWELL
14, Hanover Street, Edinburgh
A. Boswell - Edinburgh - 1907
A. Boswell - Edinburgh - 1909
Established in 1790 by James Boswell and continued by Alexander Boswell.
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14, Hanover Street, Edinburgh
A. Boswell - Edinburgh - 1907
A. Boswell - Edinburgh - 1909
Established in 1790 by James Boswell and continued by Alexander Boswell.
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JOHN ALEXANDER
Govan
DEATHS
At Govan, near Glasgow, Mr. John Alexander, watchmaker, aged 78, father of John Henry Alexander, proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, and brother of the late Ensign Charles Alexander, 15th Veteran Battalion.
Source: Limerick Chronicle - May 1842
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Govan
DEATHS
At Govan, near Glasgow, Mr. John Alexander, watchmaker, aged 78, father of John Henry Alexander, proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, and brother of the late Ensign Charles Alexander, 15th Veteran Battalion.
Source: Limerick Chronicle - May 1842
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MARGARET MARTIN
Edinburgh
Examples of the work and mark of Margaret Ormiston Martin:
M·M - Edinburgh - 1960
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Edinburgh
Examples of the work and mark of Margaret Ormiston Martin:
M·M - Edinburgh - 1960
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MACKAY BROTHERS
11, High Street, Dundee
Partnerships Dissolved
Mackay Brothers, 11, High Street, Dundee, Watchmakers and Jewellers, Sept. 5th.
James Mackay jun. continues under the same style.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd November 1891.
DEATHS
Mackay.—At Lorneville, Newport, Fifeshire, on October 1, Mr. George Brown Mackay, chemist and druggist, aged seventy-five. Mr. Mackay was born in Coupar-Angus, and was apprenticed to Mr. Spence, chemist, Crichton Street, Dundee. He began business on his own account in Scouringburn there, and although the trade was one of a working-class character, Mr. Mackay was highly respected by all in the district. When the British Pharmaceutical Conference first met in Dundee Mr. Mackay was one of the most active members of the committee. Five and twenty years ago he gave up the drug-business in favour of his nephew, Mr. David Mackay (now of Manchester), and associated himself with his twin brother William in their jewellery business.
Source: The Chemist and Druggist - 5th October 1907
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MCB noted the following:
MACKAY BROTHERS
Edinburgh AO identifies their rectangular mark of MACKAY over DUNDEE and notes William S Mackay jeweller and silversmith active in Dundee from 1860-67 as their predecessors. The registration date of the mark nor the name of other the partner is mentioned. Census records identify him as George B Mackay.
Page 601 of Jackson’s book notes W S Mackay first mentioned in Dundee in 1858 and Mackay Brothers in 1880.
William S Mackay
He was born in Cupar around 1830 the son of James and Margaret Mackay.
In 1851 he was recorded as a journeyman watch and clock maker living in Fentons Close, Dundee with James and Margaret MCRAY and their family. William is described as their son and the reference to McRay seems an error. His brothers who were also resident there were James Hunter McRay (sic) aged 24 a painter and George B Mackay aged 21 years a druggist.
In 1861 William and George were in the same trades as previously and listed still living with their parents at Seagate, Dundee; similarly in 1871 at 20 Union Street, Dundee when William, then a master watch maker, employed 3 men 3 boys and a woman.
No 1881 Census record has been found for them.
By 1891 William and George lived with their sister Matilda at Lorne Cottage, Forgan where George is shown as having become a watch maker and jeweller as was his brother.
The two brothers still lived together at Tay Street, Fogan in 1901 where they were listed as retired goldsmiths, the last record found of them.
11, High Street, Dundee
Partnerships Dissolved
Mackay Brothers, 11, High Street, Dundee, Watchmakers and Jewellers, Sept. 5th.
James Mackay jun. continues under the same style.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd November 1891.
DEATHS
Mackay.—At Lorneville, Newport, Fifeshire, on October 1, Mr. George Brown Mackay, chemist and druggist, aged seventy-five. Mr. Mackay was born in Coupar-Angus, and was apprenticed to Mr. Spence, chemist, Crichton Street, Dundee. He began business on his own account in Scouringburn there, and although the trade was one of a working-class character, Mr. Mackay was highly respected by all in the district. When the British Pharmaceutical Conference first met in Dundee Mr. Mackay was one of the most active members of the committee. Five and twenty years ago he gave up the drug-business in favour of his nephew, Mr. David Mackay (now of Manchester), and associated himself with his twin brother William in their jewellery business.
Source: The Chemist and Druggist - 5th October 1907
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MCB noted the following:
MACKAY BROTHERS
Edinburgh AO identifies their rectangular mark of MACKAY over DUNDEE and notes William S Mackay jeweller and silversmith active in Dundee from 1860-67 as their predecessors. The registration date of the mark nor the name of other the partner is mentioned. Census records identify him as George B Mackay.
Page 601 of Jackson’s book notes W S Mackay first mentioned in Dundee in 1858 and Mackay Brothers in 1880.
William S Mackay
He was born in Cupar around 1830 the son of James and Margaret Mackay.
In 1851 he was recorded as a journeyman watch and clock maker living in Fentons Close, Dundee with James and Margaret MCRAY and their family. William is described as their son and the reference to McRay seems an error. His brothers who were also resident there were James Hunter McRay (sic) aged 24 a painter and George B Mackay aged 21 years a druggist.
In 1861 William and George were in the same trades as previously and listed still living with their parents at Seagate, Dundee; similarly in 1871 at 20 Union Street, Dundee when William, then a master watch maker, employed 3 men 3 boys and a woman.
No 1881 Census record has been found for them.
By 1891 William and George lived with their sister Matilda at Lorne Cottage, Forgan where George is shown as having become a watch maker and jeweller as was his brother.
The two brothers still lived together at Tay Street, Fogan in 1901 where they were listed as retired goldsmiths, the last record found of them.
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WILLIAM KER
Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of William Ker:
Edinburgh - 1769
KER
William Ker served his apprenticeship under Lawrence Oliphant and his final year was served under Edward Lothian.
Willian Ker was admitted as a Freeman on the 27th May 1760, Burgess on the 15th April 1761, and served as Deacon of the Incorporation from 1766-68.
In Partnership with James Gilliland. See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=137902&hilit=ker#p137902
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Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of William Ker:
Edinburgh - 1769
KER
William Ker served his apprenticeship under Lawrence Oliphant and his final year was served under Edward Lothian.
Willian Ker was admitted as a Freeman on the 27th May 1760, Burgess on the 15th April 1761, and served as Deacon of the Incorporation from 1766-68.
In Partnership with James Gilliland. See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=137902&hilit=ker#p137902
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D. McGREGOR
High Street, Buckie
Tenders Accepted:
BUCKIE (Scotland).—Accepted for erecting a villa at High-street, Buckie, for Mr. D. McGregor, jeweller. Mr. J. D. Geddes, architect. East Church-street, Buckie :—
Mason: J. Dawson, Buckie. £233 3 8
Carpenters: W. Geddes & Sons, Portessie. £148 5 0
Slater: J. Barclay, Buckie. £30 17 0
Plumbers: J. & T. Campbell, Buckie. £51 18 0
Plasterer: R. Hume, Buckie . £43 6 5
Ironwork: Glegg & Thomson, Aberdeen. £4 4 2
Painter: R. Johnston, Bridgend. £15 0 0
Source: The Builder - 31st December 1904
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High Street, Buckie
Tenders Accepted:
BUCKIE (Scotland).—Accepted for erecting a villa at High-street, Buckie, for Mr. D. McGregor, jeweller. Mr. J. D. Geddes, architect. East Church-street, Buckie :—
Mason: J. Dawson, Buckie. £233 3 8
Carpenters: W. Geddes & Sons, Portessie. £148 5 0
Slater: J. Barclay, Buckie. £30 17 0
Plumbers: J. & T. Campbell, Buckie. £51 18 0
Plasterer: R. Hume, Buckie . £43 6 5
Ironwork: Glegg & Thomson, Aberdeen. £4 4 2
Painter: R. Johnston, Bridgend. £15 0 0
Source: The Builder - 31st December 1904
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PETER WYLIE DAVIDSON
Glasgow
An example of the work of Peter Wylie Davidson, a student at the Glasgow School of Art:
This image is from 1916.
Peter Wylie Davidson (b.1870-d.1963) entered two marks 'PWD' incuse and without outline, and 'P.W.D' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, both with the Glasgow Assay Office.
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=99489&hilit=wylie&sid=14ad86e0eab0e50c44c27bfd363ee378#p99489
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Glasgow
An example of the work of Peter Wylie Davidson, a student at the Glasgow School of Art:
This image is from 1916.
Peter Wylie Davidson (b.1870-d.1963) entered two marks 'PWD' incuse and without outline, and 'P.W.D' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, both with the Glasgow Assay Office.
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=99489&hilit=wylie&sid=14ad86e0eab0e50c44c27bfd363ee378#p99489
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VICTORIAN RING BOX COMPANY Ltd.
Unit 1, Fleetside Enterprise Workshops, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
An example of the work and mark of the Victorian Ring Box Company:
VRBCo - Edinburgh - 1994
Established since at least 1992 under the ownership of Robert Young and Kathryn Jayne Young. Since at least 2022 under the ownership of Franca Maria Rose Bruno.
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Unit 1, Fleetside Enterprise Workshops, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
An example of the work and mark of the Victorian Ring Box Company:
VRBCo - Edinburgh - 1994
Established since at least 1992 under the ownership of Robert Young and Kathryn Jayne Young. Since at least 2022 under the ownership of Franca Maria Rose Bruno.
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ALEXANDER GUNN
10, Leith Street, Edinburgh
Alexander Gunn - Edinburgh - 1867
Alexander Gunn entered his mark, 'AG', within a wavy surround, with the Edinburgh Assay Office in c.1847.
The 1851 Scottish Census records Alexander Gunn as a jeweller and watch case maker, aged 29 years. He appears to have been working until at least 1886.
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10, Leith Street, Edinburgh
Alexander Gunn - Edinburgh - 1867
Alexander Gunn entered his mark, 'AG', within a wavy surround, with the Edinburgh Assay Office in c.1847.
The 1851 Scottish Census records Alexander Gunn as a jeweller and watch case maker, aged 29 years. He appears to have been working until at least 1886.
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WILLIAM PICKEN
9, Melbourne Place, Edinburgh
William Picken - Edinburgh - 1867
Established in 1820.
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9, Melbourne Place, Edinburgh
William Picken - Edinburgh - 1867
Established in 1820.
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CHARLES DALGLEISH (DALGLIESH)
Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Charles Dalgleish:
CD - Edinburgh - 1820
Charles Dalgleish served his apprenticeship under John Ziegler.
See here for the known apprentices of Charles Dalgleish:
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Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Charles Dalgleish:
CD - Edinburgh - 1820
Charles Dalgleish served his apprenticeship under John Ziegler.
See here for the known apprentices of Charles Dalgleish:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=8565&p=175585&sid=b4587587994f96626304133214c6c3b8#p175585
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J.R. & W. LAING
51 Brunswick Street, later, 10, Gordon Street, later, St Vincent Street, later, Renfield Street and Argyll Arcade, Glasgow
J.R. & W. Laing - Glasgow - Box detail
Established in 1840 by James Rankin Laing, who, in 1850, was joined by his brother, William. By c.1900 the business was in the hands of William Laing's son, Robert, and in 1934 by Robert's son, William.
The firm entered their marks with the Glasgow Assay Office.
J.R. & W. Laing acquired the businesses of Sidney Latimer, Edinburgh (1979), R. Stewart, Glasgow (1989), and Parkhouse & Wyatt, Southampton.
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51 Brunswick Street, later, 10, Gordon Street, later, St Vincent Street, later, Renfield Street and Argyll Arcade, Glasgow
J.R. & W. Laing - Glasgow - Box detail
Established in 1840 by James Rankin Laing, who, in 1850, was joined by his brother, William. By c.1900 the business was in the hands of William Laing's son, Robert, and in 1934 by Robert's son, William.
The firm entered their marks with the Glasgow Assay Office.
J.R. & W. Laing acquired the businesses of Sidney Latimer, Edinburgh (1979), R. Stewart, Glasgow (1989), and Parkhouse & Wyatt, Southampton.
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ADAM STARK
2, Bank Street, Edinburgh
Adam Stark - Edinburgh - 1867
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2, Bank Street, Edinburgh
Adam Stark - Edinburgh - 1867
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LAWSON & Co.
Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Examples of the work and mark of Lawson & Co.:
L & Co. - Glasgow - 1896
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Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Examples of the work and mark of Lawson & Co.:
L & Co. - Glasgow - 1896
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WILLIAM RICHARDSON
56, South Bridge, Edinburgh
William Richardson - Edinburgh - 1867
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56, South Bridge, Edinburgh
William Richardson - Edinburgh - 1867
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THOMAS M'NEIL (McNEIL)
34, Bremner Street, later, 45, Cathcart Street, Greenock
Thomas McNeil - Greenock - Sales box detail
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1902
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1903
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1905
Established in 1856.
Perhaps to be identified with a James McNeil who entered a mark from Greenock with the Glasgow Assay Office in c.1906. No trace of James McNeil has been found in local directories of the period.
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34, Bremner Street, later, 45, Cathcart Street, Greenock
Thomas McNeil - Greenock - Sales box detail
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1902
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1903
Thomas M'Neil - Greenock - 1905
Established in 1856.
Perhaps to be identified with a James McNeil who entered a mark from Greenock with the Glasgow Assay Office in c.1906. No trace of James McNeil has been found in local directories of the period.
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