HENRY F.M. WELLS
Shrewsbury
Henry F. M. Wells, 66, a Shrewsbury jeweler, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay $1,000 towards the prosecution costs in a case in which he pleaded guilty, to receiving jewelry stolen by a railroad porter from various railroad companies. The jewelry was valued at $15,000. The railway employe was sentenced to four years’ penal servitude and his mother, who received a portion of the stolen property, was given 12 months in the second division. There were 20 different warrants against the son and seven against the mother.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th December 1924
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
JOHN HALL & Co.
56, King Street, Manchester
John Hall & Co., Manchester jewelers, were witnesses in a suit in the King’s Bench Division this week in which a hotel company was made defendant by a woman who held that the company was responsible for the loss of her jewelry on which she claimed $20,000. Justice Finlay gave her judgment for $17,000. The jewelry, made up of 11 items, including a brooch containing 284 Pearls, was left in the care of the hotel people. When the owner asked for it it could not be found. Eventually the empty jewel case was found on the seashore. The owner said she had to bring the claim in justice to the insurance company, who had paid out $17,000 on her insurance policy. The Manchester jewelry firm said the replacement value of the jewels was more than the value as set out in the statement of claim. Most of the jewelry was of old design but of very fine workmanship.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th February 1925
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56, King Street, Manchester
John Hall & Co., Manchester jewelers, were witnesses in a suit in the King’s Bench Division this week in which a hotel company was made defendant by a woman who held that the company was responsible for the loss of her jewelry on which she claimed $20,000. Justice Finlay gave her judgment for $17,000. The jewelry, made up of 11 items, including a brooch containing 284 Pearls, was left in the care of the hotel people. When the owner asked for it it could not be found. Eventually the empty jewel case was found on the seashore. The owner said she had to bring the claim in justice to the insurance company, who had paid out $17,000 on her insurance policy. The Manchester jewelry firm said the replacement value of the jewels was more than the value as set out in the statement of claim. Most of the jewelry was of old design but of very fine workmanship.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th February 1925
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
JOHN HALL & Co.
56, King Street, Manchester
JOHN HALL & CO., GOLD AND SILVER SMITHS, DIAMOND MERCHANTS, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, &C.,
56, KING STREET, MANCHESTER.
THE old-established and eminently reputable firm named at the head of this article was founded, in 1832, when the business was opened under the style of Hatfield & Hall, and carried forward with considerable ability and success. It is no small compliment to the courage of the founders of the business that they should have begun their operations in a street which, sixty years ago, was entirely occupied by private residences. In 1844 Mr. Hatfield retired, and the business was carried on solely by the late Mr. John Hall for thirteen years, when he was joined by Mr. John Clapham, the title of the firm being then changed to John Hall & Co., which title it still retains. Mr. John Hall, the founder, retired in 1876, and the co-partners in this noted, house are now Mr. John Clapham, Mr. John Hall (the nephew of the founder), and Mr. George Herbert Clapham, son of the senior partner. The premises occupied are spacious and convenient, prominently situated, and admirably adapted to the special requirements of a trade of this description, and they comprise extensive double-fronted shop with spacious windows that display a splendid selection of high-class silver plate and diamond work. The remainder of the building, which extends into South King Street, is occupied from basement upwards by the workmen of the firm engaged in the various branches of the business.
A large and influential trade is controlled by the firm as gold and silver smiths, diamond merchants and watch and clock makers. This establishment has achieved a high and enviable name in the trade for the superior and intrinsic excellence of all the articles it supplies. The proprietors are thoroughly acquainted with the most desirable sources of supply, and in the matter of designs and novelty of pattern the house possesses special claims to patronage. A special feature is made of watches, and the productions of the firm are unsurpassed in excellency of work and reliable accuracy in timekeeping. A still more important feature is the gem work of Messrs. Hall. As they buy diamonds, pearls, sapphires and rubies, in large quantities direct from Amsterdam and London, and mount all stones to their own designs, they are in a specially favourable position for supplying the newest designs at the lowest prices. We were specially interested by being shown the large stock of unmounted gems, cut and polished ready for the mounter, and as we gazed at the flashing little heaps, in their tidy envelopes, we were puzzled to know whether they were more beautiful seen in this way or when the designer and setter had exercised their skill on them.
Extensive and costly stocks of mounted gems are held, which should be inspected by all intending purchasers. They include rings from £5 to £300, diamond and pearl necklets and pendants from £50 to £1,000, diamond, pearl and gold bracelets; gem and other Brooches, silver plate and electro-plate of all kinds for presentation, marble and gilt clocks, and ladies’ and gentlemen’s gold and silver watches from 50s. to £150. By the excellence of everything it handles and the honourable treatment all patrons receive, the house has acquired a connection of the most valuable kind.
The proprietors are gentlemen of large experience in their speciality, to which they devote their constant personal attention. In social circles they are everywhere respected for their sterling character and their many good personal qualities, and Mr. John Clapham, the senior partner, is an active participant in every religious and philanthropical movement in the city. He has filled many public offices with distinction, and his valuable and long continued public services have been fittingly acknowledged by his appointment to the magisterial bench.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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56, King Street, Manchester
JOHN HALL & CO., GOLD AND SILVER SMITHS, DIAMOND MERCHANTS, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, &C.,
56, KING STREET, MANCHESTER.
THE old-established and eminently reputable firm named at the head of this article was founded, in 1832, when the business was opened under the style of Hatfield & Hall, and carried forward with considerable ability and success. It is no small compliment to the courage of the founders of the business that they should have begun their operations in a street which, sixty years ago, was entirely occupied by private residences. In 1844 Mr. Hatfield retired, and the business was carried on solely by the late Mr. John Hall for thirteen years, when he was joined by Mr. John Clapham, the title of the firm being then changed to John Hall & Co., which title it still retains. Mr. John Hall, the founder, retired in 1876, and the co-partners in this noted, house are now Mr. John Clapham, Mr. John Hall (the nephew of the founder), and Mr. George Herbert Clapham, son of the senior partner. The premises occupied are spacious and convenient, prominently situated, and admirably adapted to the special requirements of a trade of this description, and they comprise extensive double-fronted shop with spacious windows that display a splendid selection of high-class silver plate and diamond work. The remainder of the building, which extends into South King Street, is occupied from basement upwards by the workmen of the firm engaged in the various branches of the business.
A large and influential trade is controlled by the firm as gold and silver smiths, diamond merchants and watch and clock makers. This establishment has achieved a high and enviable name in the trade for the superior and intrinsic excellence of all the articles it supplies. The proprietors are thoroughly acquainted with the most desirable sources of supply, and in the matter of designs and novelty of pattern the house possesses special claims to patronage. A special feature is made of watches, and the productions of the firm are unsurpassed in excellency of work and reliable accuracy in timekeeping. A still more important feature is the gem work of Messrs. Hall. As they buy diamonds, pearls, sapphires and rubies, in large quantities direct from Amsterdam and London, and mount all stones to their own designs, they are in a specially favourable position for supplying the newest designs at the lowest prices. We were specially interested by being shown the large stock of unmounted gems, cut and polished ready for the mounter, and as we gazed at the flashing little heaps, in their tidy envelopes, we were puzzled to know whether they were more beautiful seen in this way or when the designer and setter had exercised their skill on them.
Extensive and costly stocks of mounted gems are held, which should be inspected by all intending purchasers. They include rings from £5 to £300, diamond and pearl necklets and pendants from £50 to £1,000, diamond, pearl and gold bracelets; gem and other Brooches, silver plate and electro-plate of all kinds for presentation, marble and gilt clocks, and ladies’ and gentlemen’s gold and silver watches from 50s. to £150. By the excellence of everything it handles and the honourable treatment all patrons receive, the house has acquired a connection of the most valuable kind.
The proprietors are gentlemen of large experience in their speciality, to which they devote their constant personal attention. In social circles they are everywhere respected for their sterling character and their many good personal qualities, and Mr. John Clapham, the senior partner, is an active participant in every religious and philanthropical movement in the city. He has filled many public offices with distinction, and his valuable and long continued public services have been fittingly acknowledged by his appointment to the magisterial bench.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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LEWIS S. KNIGHT
38, Oak Street, Shudehill Market, Manchester
LEWIS S. KNIGHT, WHOLESALE JEWELLER, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, AND SHEFFIELD WAREHOUSEMAN, IMPORTER OF GLASS, CHINA, TOYS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS,
38, OAK STREET, SHUDEHILL MARKET, MANCHESTER.
THE proprietor of this, the largest, most reliable, and eminently reputable house in its line in Manchester, was born at Halstead, in Essex, where he learned the business of watch-making. He removed to Lancashire soon after he had come out of his time, and almost immediately started in business for himself. In 1851 he was established at a small shop in Oldham Street, and his establishment was at the time reckoned the second house in the trade in the north of England. He removed afterwards to 98, Shudehill, and later on to much larger premises on the opposite side of the road. Subsequently he disposed of his business and retired into private life, but not finding private life altogether to his satisfaction, he soon began business again, this time in the Bull Ring at Birmingham; and finding that his principal trade was being done with Manchester, he decided to remove there, and so took a portion of the premises he now occupies. These have been from time to time altered and enlarged to meet the ever-increasing nature of the business, until, at the present time, they cover an area of about seven hundred square yards, and are bounded by Oak Street, Scholes Street, and Foundry Lane, with main entrance in Oak Street and goods entrance in Scholes Street.
The various departments have been admirably arranged, and the whole establishment is fitted up with every necessary convenience for the expeditious and successful control of a business of this diversity and magnitude. The basement is occupied, as a packing room, and the show and sale rooms are on the ground floor, with offices at the back; the principal, general, and private offices are on the first floor. There are in all some twelve separate departments, each containing goods enough to stock a first-class shop. The jewellery, watches, clocks, electro-plated goods, and cutlery are on the ground floor, and include gold, silver, aluminium, Swiss, and English watches in immense variety, every kind of costly and novel jewellery, tea services, liqueur frames, table and dessert knives, &c. The tobacconists’ sundries and leather goods are also on the ground floor. On the first floor is a magnificent collection of high-class Bohemian and flint-glass and china and-Parisian goods. The second floor is occupied with hardware of every description and papier-mache and japanned goods, and, on the other floor, which is known as the dolls’ room, is an immense collection of dolls and toys, such as can be hardly matched in any other establishment in the country.
Mr. Knight is thoroughly conversant with his business in all its numerous ramifications, and his selections have been made with a consummate knowledge of the buyers and the public generally. The house is an eminently representative one, and the proprietor is looked upon as the best buyer and salesman in Manchester in this department of industry. In his management he is ably seconded by Mr. A. Davies, the cashier, who has been in his employ for more than twenty-one years. Mr. Knight occupies a good commercial status, and commands the respect and esteem of all who come into business connection with him. He is a member of the Society of Friends, and is well known and highly respected for his public usefulness and benevolence.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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38, Oak Street, Shudehill Market, Manchester
LEWIS S. KNIGHT, WHOLESALE JEWELLER, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, AND SHEFFIELD WAREHOUSEMAN, IMPORTER OF GLASS, CHINA, TOYS, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS,
38, OAK STREET, SHUDEHILL MARKET, MANCHESTER.
THE proprietor of this, the largest, most reliable, and eminently reputable house in its line in Manchester, was born at Halstead, in Essex, where he learned the business of watch-making. He removed to Lancashire soon after he had come out of his time, and almost immediately started in business for himself. In 1851 he was established at a small shop in Oldham Street, and his establishment was at the time reckoned the second house in the trade in the north of England. He removed afterwards to 98, Shudehill, and later on to much larger premises on the opposite side of the road. Subsequently he disposed of his business and retired into private life, but not finding private life altogether to his satisfaction, he soon began business again, this time in the Bull Ring at Birmingham; and finding that his principal trade was being done with Manchester, he decided to remove there, and so took a portion of the premises he now occupies. These have been from time to time altered and enlarged to meet the ever-increasing nature of the business, until, at the present time, they cover an area of about seven hundred square yards, and are bounded by Oak Street, Scholes Street, and Foundry Lane, with main entrance in Oak Street and goods entrance in Scholes Street.
The various departments have been admirably arranged, and the whole establishment is fitted up with every necessary convenience for the expeditious and successful control of a business of this diversity and magnitude. The basement is occupied, as a packing room, and the show and sale rooms are on the ground floor, with offices at the back; the principal, general, and private offices are on the first floor. There are in all some twelve separate departments, each containing goods enough to stock a first-class shop. The jewellery, watches, clocks, electro-plated goods, and cutlery are on the ground floor, and include gold, silver, aluminium, Swiss, and English watches in immense variety, every kind of costly and novel jewellery, tea services, liqueur frames, table and dessert knives, &c. The tobacconists’ sundries and leather goods are also on the ground floor. On the first floor is a magnificent collection of high-class Bohemian and flint-glass and china and-Parisian goods. The second floor is occupied with hardware of every description and papier-mache and japanned goods, and, on the other floor, which is known as the dolls’ room, is an immense collection of dolls and toys, such as can be hardly matched in any other establishment in the country.
Mr. Knight is thoroughly conversant with his business in all its numerous ramifications, and his selections have been made with a consummate knowledge of the buyers and the public generally. The house is an eminently representative one, and the proprietor is looked upon as the best buyer and salesman in Manchester in this department of industry. In his management he is ably seconded by Mr. A. Davies, the cashier, who has been in his employ for more than twenty-one years. Mr. Knight occupies a good commercial status, and commands the respect and esteem of all who come into business connection with him. He is a member of the Society of Friends, and is well known and highly respected for his public usefulness and benevolence.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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BENJAMIN HUCKBODY
4, 12, and 44, Stretford Road, Manchester
B. HUCKBODY, DEALER IN LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, AND SHEFFIELD GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CUTLERY, AND LEATHER GOODS,
4 AND 12 STRETFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER.
This rapidly growing business was established in 1867. The premises consist of two substantial buildings, each, comprising a handsome single-fronted shop, elegantly appointed in the interior with extensive store-rooms, and well-fitted workshops at the rear. The stock in both shops is large and comprehensive, and embraces a large and varied selection of what are known as London, Birmingham, and Sheffield goods, consisting of all kinds of fancy jewellery, the best of Sheffield cutlery and electro-plated articles, also leather bags, writing cases, needle books and cases, purses in all varieties, albums, satchels, travelling bags, &c., &c. There is also a large and splendid selection of English lever gold and silver watches for ladies and gentlemen, clocks of all kinds, and a very choice assortment of timepieces for drawing-rooms and dining-rooms, &c., together with a recherche selection of plain gold and gem jewellery, electro-plate, &c. A speciality is made in repairs of watches and jewellery, clocks, fans, &c., a number of skilful and experienced hands being employed. The workshops at the rear are fitted with a battery for electro-plating all articles done on the premises. Mr. Huckbody is a practical watch and clock maker, and personally superintends the business in every detail. A very large and rapidly increasing business is done among a highly influential connection which extends throughout Manchester and its environs. Mr. Huckbody is warmly appreciated in business circles generally, and has a very genial acceptance amongst his contemporaries in trade.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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4, 12, and 44, Stretford Road, Manchester
B. HUCKBODY, DEALER IN LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, AND SHEFFIELD GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CUTLERY, AND LEATHER GOODS,
4 AND 12 STRETFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER.
This rapidly growing business was established in 1867. The premises consist of two substantial buildings, each, comprising a handsome single-fronted shop, elegantly appointed in the interior with extensive store-rooms, and well-fitted workshops at the rear. The stock in both shops is large and comprehensive, and embraces a large and varied selection of what are known as London, Birmingham, and Sheffield goods, consisting of all kinds of fancy jewellery, the best of Sheffield cutlery and electro-plated articles, also leather bags, writing cases, needle books and cases, purses in all varieties, albums, satchels, travelling bags, &c., &c. There is also a large and splendid selection of English lever gold and silver watches for ladies and gentlemen, clocks of all kinds, and a very choice assortment of timepieces for drawing-rooms and dining-rooms, &c., together with a recherche selection of plain gold and gem jewellery, electro-plate, &c. A speciality is made in repairs of watches and jewellery, clocks, fans, &c., a number of skilful and experienced hands being employed. The workshops at the rear are fitted with a battery for electro-plating all articles done on the premises. Mr. Huckbody is a practical watch and clock maker, and personally superintends the business in every detail. A very large and rapidly increasing business is done among a highly influential connection which extends throughout Manchester and its environs. Mr. Huckbody is warmly appreciated in business circles generally, and has a very genial acceptance amongst his contemporaries in trade.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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A. W. PRIDHAM
8, St. Ann's Square, Manchester
A. W. PRIDHAM (LATE BRUCE), DIAMOND, PEARL, AND GEM MERCHANT, JEWELLER AND WATCH MANUFACTURER,
8, ST. ANN’S SQUARE, MANCHESTER.
THIS well-known and eminently reputable house was founded about fifty years ago by Mr. Alexander Bruce, who commenced operations in St. Ann’s Street. Thoroughly conversant with every department of his business, and possessing great energy and enterprise, the founder soon succeeded in establishing his undertaking on a sure and firm basis. After a successful and honourable career, he retired in 1885, and was succeeded by the present proprietor, a gentleman who has fully maintained the high standard of excellence for which the establishment has long been noted, and at the same time has augmented its resources and added to its connection. The premises in St. Ann’s Square, which have been occupied about ten years, consist of a large single-fronted shop, having plate windows, in which are tastefully displayed a costly and well-selected assortment of jewellery of every description. The interior of the shop and the show-room are elaborately fitted up with long rows of show-cases, fitted to repletion with the large stocks the house holds. The work-rooms are in the basement. They are lofty and well-lighted, and furnished with every appliance and requisite for successfully discharging the business carried on.
Every article emanating from this responsible house is of superior excellence, and is guaranteed to be exactly as represented. In variety of selection, beauty of workmanship and style and fashion, the stocks held by, Mr. Pridham cannot be surpassed in Manchester, and manufacturers’ prices are quoted. A special feature is made of watches, of which the firm turn out large quantities. Their gold and silver keyless watches are splendid value for money. They are strong, handsome, and perfect in mechanism, and every one is warranted to be in good going order. Mr. Pridham is making a very superior kind of watch, which is guaranteed to vary not more than twenty seconds in a month. It is made in solid eighteen-carat gold case, and although offered at less than half the price, is equal to those usually sold at one hundred guineas each.
Mr. Pridham has recently gained fresh laurels, a watch of his having been awarded 91.6 marks at the Kew Observatory. This is the highest percentage on record, and at once stamps the watch in question as the finest pocket timekeeper in existence. This high standard was not, of course, reached without some amount of care and pains, for it took over three years of close application and observation to adjust and bring this watch to such a pitch of perfection. The house shows magnificent selections of diamond and gem engagement rings, ranging in value from thirty shillings to one hundred and fifty pounds each, gold and gem bracelets, gem fichu and lace brooches, solid gold brooches, watch chains of every pattern and style, electro-plated and silver goods of the most costly and recherché character, &c. A special feature is made of the wholesale trade with shippers. A large staff of skilled workmen is kept constantly employed, and all orders and repairs receive prompt attention. The proprietor devotes his able and energetic personal supervision to the business as a whole. All his transactions are marked by fair and honourable methods, and he retains the respect of all who come into business contact with him.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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8, St. Ann's Square, Manchester
A. W. PRIDHAM (LATE BRUCE), DIAMOND, PEARL, AND GEM MERCHANT, JEWELLER AND WATCH MANUFACTURER,
8, ST. ANN’S SQUARE, MANCHESTER.
THIS well-known and eminently reputable house was founded about fifty years ago by Mr. Alexander Bruce, who commenced operations in St. Ann’s Street. Thoroughly conversant with every department of his business, and possessing great energy and enterprise, the founder soon succeeded in establishing his undertaking on a sure and firm basis. After a successful and honourable career, he retired in 1885, and was succeeded by the present proprietor, a gentleman who has fully maintained the high standard of excellence for which the establishment has long been noted, and at the same time has augmented its resources and added to its connection. The premises in St. Ann’s Square, which have been occupied about ten years, consist of a large single-fronted shop, having plate windows, in which are tastefully displayed a costly and well-selected assortment of jewellery of every description. The interior of the shop and the show-room are elaborately fitted up with long rows of show-cases, fitted to repletion with the large stocks the house holds. The work-rooms are in the basement. They are lofty and well-lighted, and furnished with every appliance and requisite for successfully discharging the business carried on.
Every article emanating from this responsible house is of superior excellence, and is guaranteed to be exactly as represented. In variety of selection, beauty of workmanship and style and fashion, the stocks held by, Mr. Pridham cannot be surpassed in Manchester, and manufacturers’ prices are quoted. A special feature is made of watches, of which the firm turn out large quantities. Their gold and silver keyless watches are splendid value for money. They are strong, handsome, and perfect in mechanism, and every one is warranted to be in good going order. Mr. Pridham is making a very superior kind of watch, which is guaranteed to vary not more than twenty seconds in a month. It is made in solid eighteen-carat gold case, and although offered at less than half the price, is equal to those usually sold at one hundred guineas each.
Mr. Pridham has recently gained fresh laurels, a watch of his having been awarded 91.6 marks at the Kew Observatory. This is the highest percentage on record, and at once stamps the watch in question as the finest pocket timekeeper in existence. This high standard was not, of course, reached without some amount of care and pains, for it took over three years of close application and observation to adjust and bring this watch to such a pitch of perfection. The house shows magnificent selections of diamond and gem engagement rings, ranging in value from thirty shillings to one hundred and fifty pounds each, gold and gem bracelets, gem fichu and lace brooches, solid gold brooches, watch chains of every pattern and style, electro-plated and silver goods of the most costly and recherché character, &c. A special feature is made of the wholesale trade with shippers. A large staff of skilled workmen is kept constantly employed, and all orders and repairs receive prompt attention. The proprietor devotes his able and energetic personal supervision to the business as a whole. All his transactions are marked by fair and honourable methods, and he retains the respect of all who come into business contact with him.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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JOHN ASHWORTH & Co.
20, Thomas Street, and 67-71, High Street, Manchester
JOHN ASHWORTH & CO., WATCH & CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, SILVERSMITHS, DIAMOND MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE JEWELLERS, &C.,
20, THOMAS STREET, AND 67 TO 71, HIGH STREET, MANCHESTER.
A remarkable instance of what self-help, indomitable energy and perseverance can do in building up the fame and fortunes of a splendidly organised business is afforded by the life labours of Mr. John Ashworth, whose notable undertaking furnishes the theme of the present brief historical review. Mr. Ashworth actually commenced life as a newsboy in Manchester and subsequently served seven and a half years at mechanism, afterwards working for the L. & Y. R. Co. at Oldham, as a parcel man, spending his nights up to a late hour repairing watches. His advent into the commercial world, of which he is now so distinguished an ornament, was made at Oldham in 1870, when he took a small shop, first of all at 121, Yorkshire Street, thence removing to 10, Mumps, in the same town. A few years later on the marked progress he had made warranted his transference to Manchester.
Having entered into partnership with Mr. Travis Fenton, of Oldham, with extra capital they opened a small place of business in Thomas Street, as J. Ashworth & Co., and in 1875, the premises at 20, Thomas Street, being only just rebuilt, they occupied the basement. Unfortunately Mr. Fenton was killed shortly after in Sheffield, which sad event embarrassed Mr. Ashworth for several years. However, overcoming all difficulties, he soon annexed the adjacent premises, until he now possesses the whole of the magnificent premises forming the prominent corner building No. 20, Thomas Street and Nos. 67 to 71, High Street. The ample accommodation here afforded comprises packing and store-rooms in the basement, commodious and elegantly-appointed show-rooms, and an office on the ground floor, and well-equipped workroom, store-rooms and show-rooms above.
The stock held is one of the largest and most carefully-selected of its kind in the city; and there is nothing that modern ingenuity and development have brought within the scope of the goldsmiths’ trade but may be found here in every style and at every price. Gold and gem jewellery, silver plate, fine gold and silver watches, regulator and other clocks, are stocked and displayed, and for completeness and diversity are certainly equal to any similar aggregate of valuable goods in Manchester. The trade controlled is one of considerable volume, being principally wholesale. Mr. Ashworth, it may be mentioned, en passant, was elected a member of the city council from 1886 to 1889; serious illness (being for months in an unconscious state) preventing him from offering himself for re-election after that date. Mr. Ashworth’s name is now associated with the highest achievements of the watchmakers’ and jewellers’ art and skill, and he is on the directorate of the Watch Movement Company, Coventry, and other limited companies. His house has honourably preserved the reputation so eminently creditable to all connected with it, and which has been identified with it since the date of its inception.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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20, Thomas Street, and 67-71, High Street, Manchester
JOHN ASHWORTH & CO., WATCH & CLOCK MANUFACTURERS, SILVERSMITHS, DIAMOND MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE JEWELLERS, &C.,
20, THOMAS STREET, AND 67 TO 71, HIGH STREET, MANCHESTER.
A remarkable instance of what self-help, indomitable energy and perseverance can do in building up the fame and fortunes of a splendidly organised business is afforded by the life labours of Mr. John Ashworth, whose notable undertaking furnishes the theme of the present brief historical review. Mr. Ashworth actually commenced life as a newsboy in Manchester and subsequently served seven and a half years at mechanism, afterwards working for the L. & Y. R. Co. at Oldham, as a parcel man, spending his nights up to a late hour repairing watches. His advent into the commercial world, of which he is now so distinguished an ornament, was made at Oldham in 1870, when he took a small shop, first of all at 121, Yorkshire Street, thence removing to 10, Mumps, in the same town. A few years later on the marked progress he had made warranted his transference to Manchester.
Having entered into partnership with Mr. Travis Fenton, of Oldham, with extra capital they opened a small place of business in Thomas Street, as J. Ashworth & Co., and in 1875, the premises at 20, Thomas Street, being only just rebuilt, they occupied the basement. Unfortunately Mr. Fenton was killed shortly after in Sheffield, which sad event embarrassed Mr. Ashworth for several years. However, overcoming all difficulties, he soon annexed the adjacent premises, until he now possesses the whole of the magnificent premises forming the prominent corner building No. 20, Thomas Street and Nos. 67 to 71, High Street. The ample accommodation here afforded comprises packing and store-rooms in the basement, commodious and elegantly-appointed show-rooms, and an office on the ground floor, and well-equipped workroom, store-rooms and show-rooms above.
The stock held is one of the largest and most carefully-selected of its kind in the city; and there is nothing that modern ingenuity and development have brought within the scope of the goldsmiths’ trade but may be found here in every style and at every price. Gold and gem jewellery, silver plate, fine gold and silver watches, regulator and other clocks, are stocked and displayed, and for completeness and diversity are certainly equal to any similar aggregate of valuable goods in Manchester. The trade controlled is one of considerable volume, being principally wholesale. Mr. Ashworth, it may be mentioned, en passant, was elected a member of the city council from 1886 to 1889; serious illness (being for months in an unconscious state) preventing him from offering himself for re-election after that date. Mr. Ashworth’s name is now associated with the highest achievements of the watchmakers’ and jewellers’ art and skill, and he is on the directorate of the Watch Movement Company, Coventry, and other limited companies. His house has honourably preserved the reputation so eminently creditable to all connected with it, and which has been identified with it since the date of its inception.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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JOHN BYRNE
10, Bold Street, Liverpool
JOHN BYRNE, LYCEUM WATCH AND JEWEL STORES,
10, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL.
FOR the past nineteen years one of the most successful and highly esteemed watch and jewellery establishments in Liverpool has been conducted at the above address by Mr. John Byrne who had previously, for upwards of twelve years, carried on the establishment of the late Mr. Adam Liddell. So great has been the development of Mr. Byrne’s trade during the last ten years, that the fine three-storey premises in Bold Street, widely known as the “Lyceum Watch and Jewel Stores,” and extending right through to Wood Street in the rear, are beginning to prove somewhat too limited in space. The display in the tastefully-arranged windows is a rich and varied one, embracing superb specimens of precious stones as well as exquisite productions in fine gold and other jewellery of the most artistic design and workmanship. These goods irresistibly attract the passer-by, who, should he be tempted to enter the shop, will certainly find that the promise held forth by the display in the windows is more than fulfilled by the elegance of the internal fittings, and the beauty and variety of the articles profusely exhibited on every hand.
In diamonds and precious stones Mr. Byrne has a leading speciality — in fact, he was the first jeweller in Liverpool who succeeded in doing a large enough business in precious stones to give himself the title of diamond merchant, and in the mounting of these and various other kinds of gems now chiefly in vogue, he certainly excels. His extensive workshops accommodate a very numerous staff of highly-skilled workmen, who are prepared to execute all kinds of mounting and re-mounting in the highest style of the art; and he also retains the services of a talented artist for the production of special designs. Other special features consist in the repairing of watches, clocks, and musical boxes, the re-plating, re-gilding, re-colouring, and re-enamelling of jewellery, plate, &c. In all these lines, only the best and most accurate work is allowed to leave the establishment, and the utmost care is taken to ensure complete satisfaction.
Mr. Byrne’s stock of watches is one of the best in Liverpool, and it is very noteworthy that nearly all his watches are passed through the testing department at Kew Observatory. In many cases Mr. Byrne has received from the Observatory certificates with very high marks, denoting the satisfactory qualities of his watches. Altogether this business is a most notable one. Mr. Byrne is in a position to offer his patrons exceptional values in the high-class and thoroughly reliable goods in which he deals. Inflexible integrity, personal courtesy, and the careful maintenance of good faith in all his relations with the public have won for Mr. Byrne general esteem, and have made his establishment in Bold Street the resort of a very numerous and distinguished clientele.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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And: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=19110&p=193531#p193531
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10, Bold Street, Liverpool
JOHN BYRNE, LYCEUM WATCH AND JEWEL STORES,
10, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL.
FOR the past nineteen years one of the most successful and highly esteemed watch and jewellery establishments in Liverpool has been conducted at the above address by Mr. John Byrne who had previously, for upwards of twelve years, carried on the establishment of the late Mr. Adam Liddell. So great has been the development of Mr. Byrne’s trade during the last ten years, that the fine three-storey premises in Bold Street, widely known as the “Lyceum Watch and Jewel Stores,” and extending right through to Wood Street in the rear, are beginning to prove somewhat too limited in space. The display in the tastefully-arranged windows is a rich and varied one, embracing superb specimens of precious stones as well as exquisite productions in fine gold and other jewellery of the most artistic design and workmanship. These goods irresistibly attract the passer-by, who, should he be tempted to enter the shop, will certainly find that the promise held forth by the display in the windows is more than fulfilled by the elegance of the internal fittings, and the beauty and variety of the articles profusely exhibited on every hand.
In diamonds and precious stones Mr. Byrne has a leading speciality — in fact, he was the first jeweller in Liverpool who succeeded in doing a large enough business in precious stones to give himself the title of diamond merchant, and in the mounting of these and various other kinds of gems now chiefly in vogue, he certainly excels. His extensive workshops accommodate a very numerous staff of highly-skilled workmen, who are prepared to execute all kinds of mounting and re-mounting in the highest style of the art; and he also retains the services of a talented artist for the production of special designs. Other special features consist in the repairing of watches, clocks, and musical boxes, the re-plating, re-gilding, re-colouring, and re-enamelling of jewellery, plate, &c. In all these lines, only the best and most accurate work is allowed to leave the establishment, and the utmost care is taken to ensure complete satisfaction.
Mr. Byrne’s stock of watches is one of the best in Liverpool, and it is very noteworthy that nearly all his watches are passed through the testing department at Kew Observatory. In many cases Mr. Byrne has received from the Observatory certificates with very high marks, denoting the satisfactory qualities of his watches. Altogether this business is a most notable one. Mr. Byrne is in a position to offer his patrons exceptional values in the high-class and thoroughly reliable goods in which he deals. Inflexible integrity, personal courtesy, and the careful maintenance of good faith in all his relations with the public have won for Mr. Byrne general esteem, and have made his establishment in Bold Street the resort of a very numerous and distinguished clientele.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=32427&p=82201&hilit=byrne#p82201
And: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=19110&p=193531#p193531
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CHARLES T. COWELL
Prospect Hill and 21, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
CHARLES T. COWELL, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,
PROSPECT HILL, AND 21, VICTORIA STREET, DOUGLAS.
These two businesses were established by the present proprietor, Mr. C. T. Cowell, in 1870. Both shops have a prosperous and pleasing appearance about them, and give an impression that the proprietor takes a keen personal interest in them. The two places are connected by telephone. In each case they have a frontage of about twenty-one feet, have handsome plate-glass fronts, and workrooms attached. The display of goods in the windows is remarkably fine, and represents a considerable amount of capital. In clocks especially the show is very brilliant. There are all kinds of French, Swiss, German, and English clocks—striking, in glass shades, and in almost every design and material, and well adapted for all purposes. An imposing show is made of English and foreign watches, in gold and silver cases. The prices commence at a low figure, and extend upwards to expensive goods. London, Birmingham, and French jewellery helps to add to the brilliance of the display.
The interiors are fitted in a most becoming manner, and the fine showcases contain, in addition to the articles already named, diamond and other precious stone rings, plain gold wedding rings, ladies’ and gents’ scarf-pins, studs, sleeve-links, gold and silver watch-chains, and a host of useful and ornamental articles of jewellery. These are added to by silver and electro-plated breakfast and tea services, &c. Electro-plating and gilding is done on the premises by a staff of skilled workmen. Repairs to watches and jewellery, also clocks, weather glasses, &c., are well and promptly attended to. Mr. Cowell has the appointment by the Insular Government, the Harbour Commissioners, the railways, and the Steam Packet Company to attend to their clocks, &c. It must not be omitted to mention that very considerable attention is devoted to opera and field glasses, spectacles, eye-glasses, marine-glasses, folders, &c. The branch business is in charge of an efficient manager, and the two establishments are a credit to their energetic and respected proprietor.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
CHARLES T. COWELL.
Died May 4th, 1921
After a long and hopeless illness, Mr Charles T. Cowell, sen., jeweller and watchmaker, of Victoria-street, Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, May 4th. Mr Cowell, who was in his 63rd year, was born at Ballashamrock, near Port Soderick, and he had been in business for himself since 1880. Mr Cowell was best known, in private life, for his enthusiastic devotion to athletic sports, and in particular to that fine exercise of swimming. He was for many years president of the Douglas Swimming Club, and no society could ever have had a titular head who was less inclined to regard himself as merely titular and ornamental; and innumerable regattas, galas, programmes of flat and cycle races, owed much of their success to Mr Cowell's untiring energies. His professional knowledge, too, was often brought into requisition, and he ,held the official positions of timekeeper to this Royal Automobile Club, the Auto-Cycle Union, and the Northern Counties Amateur Swimming Association. Kindly and cheery and conversant with affairs, the deceased gentleman had a host of friends, and his comparatively early, death will be sincereily regretted. He leaves a widow, one son (Mr C. T. Cowell, jun.), and two daughters.
The interment took place on Friday, May 6th, at Kirk Braddan Cemetery. There was a large attendance of mourners and friends.
Source: Manx Quarterly - 1921
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Prospect Hill and 21, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
CHARLES T. COWELL, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,
PROSPECT HILL, AND 21, VICTORIA STREET, DOUGLAS.
These two businesses were established by the present proprietor, Mr. C. T. Cowell, in 1870. Both shops have a prosperous and pleasing appearance about them, and give an impression that the proprietor takes a keen personal interest in them. The two places are connected by telephone. In each case they have a frontage of about twenty-one feet, have handsome plate-glass fronts, and workrooms attached. The display of goods in the windows is remarkably fine, and represents a considerable amount of capital. In clocks especially the show is very brilliant. There are all kinds of French, Swiss, German, and English clocks—striking, in glass shades, and in almost every design and material, and well adapted for all purposes. An imposing show is made of English and foreign watches, in gold and silver cases. The prices commence at a low figure, and extend upwards to expensive goods. London, Birmingham, and French jewellery helps to add to the brilliance of the display.
The interiors are fitted in a most becoming manner, and the fine showcases contain, in addition to the articles already named, diamond and other precious stone rings, plain gold wedding rings, ladies’ and gents’ scarf-pins, studs, sleeve-links, gold and silver watch-chains, and a host of useful and ornamental articles of jewellery. These are added to by silver and electro-plated breakfast and tea services, &c. Electro-plating and gilding is done on the premises by a staff of skilled workmen. Repairs to watches and jewellery, also clocks, weather glasses, &c., are well and promptly attended to. Mr. Cowell has the appointment by the Insular Government, the Harbour Commissioners, the railways, and the Steam Packet Company to attend to their clocks, &c. It must not be omitted to mention that very considerable attention is devoted to opera and field glasses, spectacles, eye-glasses, marine-glasses, folders, &c. The branch business is in charge of an efficient manager, and the two establishments are a credit to their energetic and respected proprietor.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
CHARLES T. COWELL.
Died May 4th, 1921
After a long and hopeless illness, Mr Charles T. Cowell, sen., jeweller and watchmaker, of Victoria-street, Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, May 4th. Mr Cowell, who was in his 63rd year, was born at Ballashamrock, near Port Soderick, and he had been in business for himself since 1880. Mr Cowell was best known, in private life, for his enthusiastic devotion to athletic sports, and in particular to that fine exercise of swimming. He was for many years president of the Douglas Swimming Club, and no society could ever have had a titular head who was less inclined to regard himself as merely titular and ornamental; and innumerable regattas, galas, programmes of flat and cycle races, owed much of their success to Mr Cowell's untiring energies. His professional knowledge, too, was often brought into requisition, and he ,held the official positions of timekeeper to this Royal Automobile Club, the Auto-Cycle Union, and the Northern Counties Amateur Swimming Association. Kindly and cheery and conversant with affairs, the deceased gentleman had a host of friends, and his comparatively early, death will be sincereily regretted. He leaves a widow, one son (Mr C. T. Cowell, jun.), and two daughters.
The interment took place on Friday, May 6th, at Kirk Braddan Cemetery. There was a large attendance of mourners and friends.
Source: Manx Quarterly - 1921
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
JOHN. J. DAVIDSON
21, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
JNO. J. DAVIDSON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,
VICTORIA STREET, DOUGLAS.
This handsome business was established by the present proprietor upwards of twenty years ago. For the extent of stock, and the brilliance of the same, as well as for the artistic care displayed in arranging the goods, and conducting the premises generally, it is generally admitted that this is the leading jewellery establishment in Douglas. It is most advantageously situated at the corner of Victoria Street and Duke Street. The building in which it is located is of fine appearance, and has a frontage of forty-five feet. The shop is approached by two entrances, one in Duke Street, and the other in Victoria Street. The interior has a most superior look about it, and the costly collection of goods lend themselves to furthering the effect. The variety of articles on view are all of a decidedly superior nature, and judiciously bought from the best English and foreign manufacturers. Those in quest of presents, for any occasion, and desiring goods which may really be depended upon, will find it to their advantage to pay Mr. Davidson a visit, where they may always rely upon seeing the very latest novelties.
Among the most prominent of the goods in stock are the gold and silver watches for ladies and gentlemen; gold and silver chains and Alberts, gold and silver brooches, earrings, necklets, bracelets, sleeve-links, scarf-pins, bangles, ladies’ Victoria chatelaine chains, &c. The selection of diamonds and other precious gem rings is very fine. There are clocks of every design and material, striking and non-striking, a beautiful stock of electro-plated goods, and a miscellaneous selection of other pleasing articles. The workrooms are on the premises, and here repairs of every kind of watches, clocks, jewellery, &c., are speedily attended to. The proprietor gives the business his personal attention, and by the spirited enterprise he has displayed has won the respect and support of a large portion of the community surrounding him.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
JOHN J. DAVIDSON.
Died May 28th, 1916,
Throughout the Isle of Man, the death of Mr John J. Davidson, jeweller and watchmaker, which took place on Sunday May 28th, will be deeply regretted. A gentleman of unblemished reputation and deep religious convictions, Mr Davidson was both respected and esteemed by all who knew him, while by his circle of intimate friends he was held in deep affection. For some considerable time he had been in failing health, but up to quite recently there, was nothing to indicate that his end was near. However, about three weeks ago his condition became much worse, and his passing at his residence, Epworth House, Peel-road, Douglas, occasioned no surprise. He was 74 years old, and until long past three score years and ten he carried his age remarkably well. Mr Davidson, as manager for the Midland Watch Company, carried on a large jewellery business in Douglas at the corner of Victoria-street and Duke street. His first shop was in Duke-street, in partnership with the late Mr Holden, under the name of Holden and Davidson, in the shop now used by Mr Minton. He was very intimately connected with the work of the Wesleyan Church in the Douglas circuit. He was the senior local preacher on the plan, and had filled all the offices in the circuit open to a layman. He was for a short time a member of the Douglas School Board. some thirty years ago. He leaves a wife (who is a sister of Mr W. M. Kerruish) and two sons and two daughters, and an aged sister, Miss Davidson.
Source: Manx Quarterly - 1916
Jno. J. Davidson - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
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21, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
JNO. J. DAVIDSON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,
VICTORIA STREET, DOUGLAS.
This handsome business was established by the present proprietor upwards of twenty years ago. For the extent of stock, and the brilliance of the same, as well as for the artistic care displayed in arranging the goods, and conducting the premises generally, it is generally admitted that this is the leading jewellery establishment in Douglas. It is most advantageously situated at the corner of Victoria Street and Duke Street. The building in which it is located is of fine appearance, and has a frontage of forty-five feet. The shop is approached by two entrances, one in Duke Street, and the other in Victoria Street. The interior has a most superior look about it, and the costly collection of goods lend themselves to furthering the effect. The variety of articles on view are all of a decidedly superior nature, and judiciously bought from the best English and foreign manufacturers. Those in quest of presents, for any occasion, and desiring goods which may really be depended upon, will find it to their advantage to pay Mr. Davidson a visit, where they may always rely upon seeing the very latest novelties.
Among the most prominent of the goods in stock are the gold and silver watches for ladies and gentlemen; gold and silver chains and Alberts, gold and silver brooches, earrings, necklets, bracelets, sleeve-links, scarf-pins, bangles, ladies’ Victoria chatelaine chains, &c. The selection of diamonds and other precious gem rings is very fine. There are clocks of every design and material, striking and non-striking, a beautiful stock of electro-plated goods, and a miscellaneous selection of other pleasing articles. The workrooms are on the premises, and here repairs of every kind of watches, clocks, jewellery, &c., are speedily attended to. The proprietor gives the business his personal attention, and by the spirited enterprise he has displayed has won the respect and support of a large portion of the community surrounding him.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
JOHN J. DAVIDSON.
Died May 28th, 1916,
Throughout the Isle of Man, the death of Mr John J. Davidson, jeweller and watchmaker, which took place on Sunday May 28th, will be deeply regretted. A gentleman of unblemished reputation and deep religious convictions, Mr Davidson was both respected and esteemed by all who knew him, while by his circle of intimate friends he was held in deep affection. For some considerable time he had been in failing health, but up to quite recently there, was nothing to indicate that his end was near. However, about three weeks ago his condition became much worse, and his passing at his residence, Epworth House, Peel-road, Douglas, occasioned no surprise. He was 74 years old, and until long past three score years and ten he carried his age remarkably well. Mr Davidson, as manager for the Midland Watch Company, carried on a large jewellery business in Douglas at the corner of Victoria-street and Duke street. His first shop was in Duke-street, in partnership with the late Mr Holden, under the name of Holden and Davidson, in the shop now used by Mr Minton. He was very intimately connected with the work of the Wesleyan Church in the Douglas circuit. He was the senior local preacher on the plan, and had filled all the offices in the circuit open to a layman. He was for a short time a member of the Douglas School Board. some thirty years ago. He leaves a wife (who is a sister of Mr W. M. Kerruish) and two sons and two daughters, and an aged sister, Miss Davidson.
Source: Manx Quarterly - 1916
Jno. J. Davidson - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
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WILLIAM GERRARD
40, South Castle Street, Liverpool
WILLIAM GERRARD, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER,
40, SOUTH CASTLE STREET, LIVERPOOL.
This is one of those fine old establishments which play such a useful part in the city of Liverpool. It is a great source of attraction to all classes of mariners visiting the port, and had long been respected by them for the consistent manner in which all transactions are conducted. It has been favourably known for over one hundred years, and during its long and honourable career has supplied many distinguished mariners with their various requirements in nautical instruments, charts, &c., &c. For many years, and until his death (which took place recently), the business was successfully conducted by Mr. William Gerrard. The success is continued by his widow, who now presides over it, still retaining the name of William Gerrard. The well-known premises, which are conveniently situate for the purposes of the calling pursued, consist of a spacious double-fronted shop, and extensive factory. In the shop there is a valuable stock of marine and pocket compasses, watches, clocks, barometers, sextants, quadrants, telescopes, night glasses, ship and other compasses, &c. There is also a useful and extensive assortment of logbooks, charts, books on nautical subjects, stationery, &c. The place is a most useful one for obtaining a complete outfit in the above, and can be thoroughly relied upon, having stood the test of over a century. Chronometers are adjusted and rated by transit, and the best of skilled labour is brought into requirement in the making and repairing of all nautical instruments. Repairs are most carefully attended to, and in this respect the firm has a well-founded reputation. Long experience has made perfect, and reliance is placed fully upon the capabilities of the workmen. There is an old and very substantial connection, which is constantly being added to. The factory is well supplied with the best tools for making the various instruments. The house is well respected, and the honourable nature of all transactions is much appreciated. In visiting the establishment the customer invariably receives the greatest courtesy, not the least praiseworthy feature of this fine old business.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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40, South Castle Street, Liverpool
WILLIAM GERRARD, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER,
40, SOUTH CASTLE STREET, LIVERPOOL.
This is one of those fine old establishments which play such a useful part in the city of Liverpool. It is a great source of attraction to all classes of mariners visiting the port, and had long been respected by them for the consistent manner in which all transactions are conducted. It has been favourably known for over one hundred years, and during its long and honourable career has supplied many distinguished mariners with their various requirements in nautical instruments, charts, &c., &c. For many years, and until his death (which took place recently), the business was successfully conducted by Mr. William Gerrard. The success is continued by his widow, who now presides over it, still retaining the name of William Gerrard. The well-known premises, which are conveniently situate for the purposes of the calling pursued, consist of a spacious double-fronted shop, and extensive factory. In the shop there is a valuable stock of marine and pocket compasses, watches, clocks, barometers, sextants, quadrants, telescopes, night glasses, ship and other compasses, &c. There is also a useful and extensive assortment of logbooks, charts, books on nautical subjects, stationery, &c. The place is a most useful one for obtaining a complete outfit in the above, and can be thoroughly relied upon, having stood the test of over a century. Chronometers are adjusted and rated by transit, and the best of skilled labour is brought into requirement in the making and repairing of all nautical instruments. Repairs are most carefully attended to, and in this respect the firm has a well-founded reputation. Long experience has made perfect, and reliance is placed fully upon the capabilities of the workmen. There is an old and very substantial connection, which is constantly being added to. The factory is well supplied with the best tools for making the various instruments. The house is well respected, and the honourable nature of all transactions is much appreciated. In visiting the establishment the customer invariably receives the greatest courtesy, not the least praiseworthy feature of this fine old business.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
E. HARRIS & Co.
57, Whitechapel, Liverpool
E. HARRIS & CO., WATCH MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE JEWELLERS,
57, WHITECHAPEL, LIVERPOOL.
This prominent business was initiated by Mr. E. Harris in 1881, and under his experienced administration it soon gave evidence of unusual success. Operations are carried on in an imposing and commodious block of buildings, comprising a suite of well-appointed offices, and extensive warehouses on the first floor, and handsome private offices on the second floor, together with further warehouse and store-room accommodation on the third floor. The warehouses attached to this establishment are admirably equipped with every convenience for the effective accommodation and display of the immense and valuable stocks they contain. An extensive, high-class wholesale business is controlled here. The intrinsic superiority of the goods produced by this house, their suitableness and elegance of design, their exquisite workmanship and uniform and reliable quality are universally known and appreciated throughout the entire jewellery trade, while the amplitude and richness of the selection the firm offer are unsurpassed.
A speciality is made of watches, of which the house possesses a stock almost inexhaustible in bulk and endless in variety. Quality is made the first consideration by the proprietors, and no watch is allowed to leave the establishment unless it is in good going order and keeping perfect time, while a printed warranty is invariably supplied with each watch. The stock of watches comprises some hundred different sorts, of which the leading lines are solid silver “combination” watches, which have obtained six gold medals, ladies’ silver watches, solid silver keyless watches, keyless English levers, capped and fully jewelled, hunting levers, chronograph stop watches, ladies’ and gentlemen’s gold watches, gold keyless lever watches, and gold chronograph repeaters, the prices of these watches ranging from 30s. to £150 each. The firm shows a large and magnificent stock of gent’s gold and silver albert chains, ladies’ gold and silver albert chains, gold and silver seals, lockets, compasses, gold wedding and keeper rings, brooches of every description, scarf pins, scarf slides, bangles, bracelets, marble clocks, and bronzes.
A large force of assistants is employed at Whitechapel, and a number of travellers and collectors are kept continually on the road. The firm, too, have appointed agents in all the principal towns in the United Kingdom, and watches and other goods can be procured from them at exactly the same prices as from the warehouse, as the firm makes no deduction whatever from the fixed wholesale prices. The proprietors are men of ample experience, and great commercial ability. Their methods of doing business are marked by straightforwardness and strict integrity. They are much esteemed in private life for their ability, public usefulness, and high reputation in financial quarters.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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57, Whitechapel, Liverpool
E. HARRIS & CO., WATCH MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE JEWELLERS,
57, WHITECHAPEL, LIVERPOOL.
This prominent business was initiated by Mr. E. Harris in 1881, and under his experienced administration it soon gave evidence of unusual success. Operations are carried on in an imposing and commodious block of buildings, comprising a suite of well-appointed offices, and extensive warehouses on the first floor, and handsome private offices on the second floor, together with further warehouse and store-room accommodation on the third floor. The warehouses attached to this establishment are admirably equipped with every convenience for the effective accommodation and display of the immense and valuable stocks they contain. An extensive, high-class wholesale business is controlled here. The intrinsic superiority of the goods produced by this house, their suitableness and elegance of design, their exquisite workmanship and uniform and reliable quality are universally known and appreciated throughout the entire jewellery trade, while the amplitude and richness of the selection the firm offer are unsurpassed.
A speciality is made of watches, of which the house possesses a stock almost inexhaustible in bulk and endless in variety. Quality is made the first consideration by the proprietors, and no watch is allowed to leave the establishment unless it is in good going order and keeping perfect time, while a printed warranty is invariably supplied with each watch. The stock of watches comprises some hundred different sorts, of which the leading lines are solid silver “combination” watches, which have obtained six gold medals, ladies’ silver watches, solid silver keyless watches, keyless English levers, capped and fully jewelled, hunting levers, chronograph stop watches, ladies’ and gentlemen’s gold watches, gold keyless lever watches, and gold chronograph repeaters, the prices of these watches ranging from 30s. to £150 each. The firm shows a large and magnificent stock of gent’s gold and silver albert chains, ladies’ gold and silver albert chains, gold and silver seals, lockets, compasses, gold wedding and keeper rings, brooches of every description, scarf pins, scarf slides, bangles, bracelets, marble clocks, and bronzes.
A large force of assistants is employed at Whitechapel, and a number of travellers and collectors are kept continually on the road. The firm, too, have appointed agents in all the principal towns in the United Kingdom, and watches and other goods can be procured from them at exactly the same prices as from the warehouse, as the firm makes no deduction whatever from the fixed wholesale prices. The proprietors are men of ample experience, and great commercial ability. Their methods of doing business are marked by straightforwardness and strict integrity. They are much esteemed in private life for their ability, public usefulness, and high reputation in financial quarters.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1892
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
LITTLE'S
Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man
Little's - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
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Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man
Little's - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
ROBERT SWINNERTON
Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man and Southport
Swinnerton's - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
Robert Swinnerton died in 1903.
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Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man and Southport
Swinnerton's - Douglas, I.O.M. - 1890
Robert Swinnerton died in 1903.
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
W.E. BRUCE
Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Obituary
Mr. Stanley Kaptur
The proprietor of W.E. Bruce, retail watchmakers and jewellers, in Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Mr. Stanley Kaptur has died at the age of 73.
Mr. Kaptur joined the Polish Air Force in 1920 and in the Second World War served with the allied forces. At the end of hostilities he acquired the business in Lower Bridge Street.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1972
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Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Obituary
Mr. Stanley Kaptur
The proprietor of W.E. Bruce, retail watchmakers and jewellers, in Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Mr. Stanley Kaptur has died at the age of 73.
Mr. Kaptur joined the Polish Air Force in 1920 and in the Second World War served with the allied forces. At the end of hostilities he acquired the business in Lower Bridge Street.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1972
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
JOHN HUNT
52, Fishergate, Preston
An example of the retailer mark of John Hunt of Preston:
JH - London - 1904
JOHN HUNT
PRESTON
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52, Fishergate, Preston
An example of the retailer mark of John Hunt of Preston:
JH - London - 1904
JOHN HUNT
PRESTON
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WILLIAM GARDNER
12, Cateaton Street, Manchester
William Gardner - Manchester - 1869
William Gardner entered marks with both the Chester and London assay offices.
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12, Cateaton Street, Manchester
William Gardner - Manchester - 1869
William Gardner entered marks with both the Chester and London assay offices.
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R. WALMSLEY
129, Oldham Street, Manchester
R. Walmsley - Manchester - 1869
This is likely to be Robert Walmsley.
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129, Oldham Street, Manchester
R. Walmsley - Manchester - 1869
This is likely to be Robert Walmsley.
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HARRY LE MOINE
Johnston Street, later, 18, King William Street, Blackburn and Accrington and Salford
Noted as being established in 1893 by Harry Le Moine at Johnston Street, Blackburn. The shop at 18, King William Street was opening just after the First World War. The business was taken over by Le Moine's son, Harry Brown, in 1941, and following his death in 1962, by his wife, Olive, until 1965 when the business finally closed.
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Johnston Street, later, 18, King William Street, Blackburn and Accrington and Salford
Noted as being established in 1893 by Harry Le Moine at Johnston Street, Blackburn. The shop at 18, King William Street was opening just after the First World War. The business was taken over by Le Moine's son, Harry Brown, in 1941, and following his death in 1962, by his wife, Olive, until 1965 when the business finally closed.
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Re: The Liverpool, Manchester and Chester Trade - Adverts and Information
DOMINANT PRODUCTS Ltd.
Gelb House, 49, High Street, Manchester
Dominant Products Ltd. - Manchester - 1959
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Gelb House, 49, High Street, Manchester
Dominant Products Ltd. - Manchester - 1959
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