PARKHOUSE & WYATT
Southampton
Rebuilding Complete
One of the last independent businesses to own a shop in the centre of Southampton, the jewellery firm of Parkhouse & Wyatt, have recently completed the rebuilding of their permanent premises in Above Bar Street. This retail jewellers was formed in 1940 as a merger of two firms both of which lost their shops as a result of enemy action. They were Pegler & Wyatt, originally founded in 1794, and Parkhouse & Son, founded in 1893.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - August 1961
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NEW YORK EVENING SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ART
The closing exercises and exhibition of the New York Evening School of Industrial Art were held last Thursday evening. The work of the class in Jewelry Design as usual evoked much favorable comment. The Louis C. Tiffany medals were awarded as follows: The gold medal to Miss Fredericka Haggerty, for a silver mayonnaise bowl and ladle, also a finely wrought bloodstone ring. The bronze medal was awarded to William Gunthner for a well proportioned hair ornament set with sapphires. The work of Miss Carlotta Chaims, a post-graduate student, received much praise, notably a ring set with a large peridot and pearls. Robert Pelzman showed great promise in his work in enamels, the designs of which were based on the butterfly. Eugene de Cesare was represented by a brooch which is set with turquoise. This design was also based on the butterfly, whose delicate tracery of line was charmingly rendered. On the whole, the exhibit was considered one of the most successful yet held. The school is located at 204-216 E. 42d St. and all courses are free. the school will re-open for the registration of students on Sept. 7; Robert Dick who organized the class, is the instructor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th May 1920
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The closing exercises and exhibition of the New York Evening School of Industrial Art were held last Thursday evening. The work of the class in Jewelry Design as usual evoked much favorable comment. The Louis C. Tiffany medals were awarded as follows: The gold medal to Miss Fredericka Haggerty, for a silver mayonnaise bowl and ladle, also a finely wrought bloodstone ring. The bronze medal was awarded to William Gunthner for a well proportioned hair ornament set with sapphires. The work of Miss Carlotta Chaims, a post-graduate student, received much praise, notably a ring set with a large peridot and pearls. Robert Pelzman showed great promise in his work in enamels, the designs of which were based on the butterfly. Eugene de Cesare was represented by a brooch which is set with turquoise. This design was also based on the butterfly, whose delicate tracery of line was charmingly rendered. On the whole, the exhibit was considered one of the most successful yet held. The school is located at 204-216 E. 42d St. and all courses are free. the school will re-open for the registration of students on Sept. 7; Robert Dick who organized the class, is the instructor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th May 1920
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CAMPBELL METCALF SILVER COMPANY
Providence, R.I.
The assignee of the Campbell-Metcalf Silver Company, Providence, R. I., has filed a petition for the relief of the company from insolvency, and last Friday a hearing was given on the petition before Loring I. Cook, Register in Insolvency. The testimony heard was in relation to the claim of the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company. Cyrus M. Van Slyck, the attorney for the assignee, Albert A. Remington, explained that the claim was objected to because while there were notes out for an amount of about $6,000, there were charges to offset this amounting to $3,000 for goods, $2,100 credited improperly, and about $400 for samples, making in all a total of about $5,500.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 12th April 1899
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Providence, R.I.
The assignee of the Campbell-Metcalf Silver Company, Providence, R. I., has filed a petition for the relief of the company from insolvency, and last Friday a hearing was given on the petition before Loring I. Cook, Register in Insolvency. The testimony heard was in relation to the claim of the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company. Cyrus M. Van Slyck, the attorney for the assignee, Albert A. Remington, explained that the claim was objected to because while there were notes out for an amount of about $6,000, there were charges to offset this amounting to $3,000 for goods, $2,100 credited improperly, and about $400 for samples, making in all a total of about $5,500.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 12th April 1899
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DIAMONDS-INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
New York
This year, five British jewellers are among the 23 international designers to gain awards for 25 pieces of jewellery in the annual Diamonds-International design competition sponsored by De Beers. The winning pieces, chosen from 1,526 entries from 21 countries, will go on display at Goldsmiths' Hall from October 19 to 22.
The British winners are Garrard and Co., the Crown Jewellers; Hooper Bolton, of Chelsea; the H.J. Company; David Robinson, a 23-year-old Liverpool designer; and Ann Seymour, 28-year-old daughter of a Hatton Garden jeweller, who wins an award for the third year in succession.
The awards, which will be presented in New York to-day, have come to be known as the Oscars of the industry and winning designs have proved to be important trend-setters.
Source: The Financial Times - 5th October 1965
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New York
This year, five British jewellers are among the 23 international designers to gain awards for 25 pieces of jewellery in the annual Diamonds-International design competition sponsored by De Beers. The winning pieces, chosen from 1,526 entries from 21 countries, will go on display at Goldsmiths' Hall from October 19 to 22.
The British winners are Garrard and Co., the Crown Jewellers; Hooper Bolton, of Chelsea; the H.J. Company; David Robinson, a 23-year-old Liverpool designer; and Ann Seymour, 28-year-old daughter of a Hatton Garden jeweller, who wins an award for the third year in succession.
The awards, which will be presented in New York to-day, have come to be known as the Oscars of the industry and winning designs have proved to be important trend-setters.
Source: The Financial Times - 5th October 1965
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WATSON Co.
Attleboro
It took 14 horses to get a hydraulic press weighing 75 tons and owned by the Watson Co. out of the mud in the freight yard last week where it was stuck.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1920
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Attleboro
It took 14 horses to get a hydraulic press weighing 75 tons and owned by the Watson Co. out of the mud in the freight yard last week where it was stuck.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th August 1920
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JEWELRY PEDLER SUPECTED OF BEING A SPY
New York
Purchase by a German-born jewelry peddler of postage stamps valued at $49 during the month of August on a $12 a week salary has led to a Federal inquiry in this city. The man was arrested on a minor charge and detained in jail after being examined at an enemy alien bureau. According to the Federal authorities he had in his possession a code book of a United States battleship, maps of South America, on which distances had been marked off, and a naval book in which battleships of Brazil had been checked. It was thought that perhaps the man had used the stamps for code purposes in communicating information to points outside the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th September 1918
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New York
Purchase by a German-born jewelry peddler of postage stamps valued at $49 during the month of August on a $12 a week salary has led to a Federal inquiry in this city. The man was arrested on a minor charge and detained in jail after being examined at an enemy alien bureau. According to the Federal authorities he had in his possession a code book of a United States battleship, maps of South America, on which distances had been marked off, and a naval book in which battleships of Brazil had been checked. It was thought that perhaps the man had used the stamps for code purposes in communicating information to points outside the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th September 1918
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HENRY WHITE & RICHARD CHARLES READ - GEORGE McCULLAGH
London
A Curious Prosecutor
A case recently came before the Clerkenwell Police-court of a somewhat curious character, in which George McCullagh, jeweler, of Myddeiton-square, was charged with stealing a diamond, value £5, the property of Henry White and Richard Charles Read, jewelers, Spencer-street, Clerkenwell. It appeared that the prisoner, upon hearing a warrant was out for his arrest, went to the police station and gave himself up. It was stated in the evidence that on September 19th a man named Stevens wished to buy the diamond from White, and on his suggestion that an independent person should weigh it, they went to McCullagh. According to White, the prisoner did not do the weighing properly, but held the scales, and picked the stone up very rapidly, wrapping it in a piece of paper, and apparently handing it back to White. When, however, the stone was afterwards set it was discovered that it was not the diamond at all, but an inferior and almost worthless one. Prisoner declared that he simply weighed the stone as requested, and returned it as he received it. The prosecutor White gave the accused an excellent character, and on the magistrate remanding him on a £20 bail at once offered to become bail in that amount, and the two left the court together.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1893
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London
A Curious Prosecutor
A case recently came before the Clerkenwell Police-court of a somewhat curious character, in which George McCullagh, jeweler, of Myddeiton-square, was charged with stealing a diamond, value £5, the property of Henry White and Richard Charles Read, jewelers, Spencer-street, Clerkenwell. It appeared that the prisoner, upon hearing a warrant was out for his arrest, went to the police station and gave himself up. It was stated in the evidence that on September 19th a man named Stevens wished to buy the diamond from White, and on his suggestion that an independent person should weigh it, they went to McCullagh. According to White, the prisoner did not do the weighing properly, but held the scales, and picked the stone up very rapidly, wrapping it in a piece of paper, and apparently handing it back to White. When, however, the stone was afterwards set it was discovered that it was not the diamond at all, but an inferior and almost worthless one. Prisoner declared that he simply weighed the stone as requested, and returned it as he received it. The prosecutor White gave the accused an excellent character, and on the magistrate remanding him on a £20 bail at once offered to become bail in that amount, and the two left the court together.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1893
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FRANK J. BURNS
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Workmen excavating in a gravel bank to repair a State road between Royalston and Winchendon St., Athol, Oct. 26, uncovered the skeleton which is believed to be that of Frank J. Burns, a Marlboro jewelry salesman, who disappeared in 1903. Walter E. Smith of Athol was sentenced to I5 years in State prison in connection with the case, but was later paroled and died some time ago. The skull and bones were found about 30 feet from the road, and had been buried about 17 years, according to physicians. The robbery of Burns and his disappearance attracted wide attention throughout the State for two years, during which detectives and police sought to untangle the mystery. Burns, a well known salesman in this part of Massachusetts, was missing the night of Dec. 17, 1903, shortly after he had met Smith at the Athol fair grounds. Smith was arrested on a charge of larceny, and upon being searched was found to have in his possession three gold watches, 11 rings and a gold chain, all of which he admitted were in the cases in which Burns carried his stock of goods. Smith, however, maintained that he did not know what had become of Burns. At the trial Smith told conflicting stories and admitted he had told untruths to the State police. Judge Holmes, in giving the long sentence, said: "If Burns should hereafter appear there would be ample justification for application of pardon on the evidence. If Burns is not alive, it must be believed that the defendant is guilty of something more than is charged against him."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
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Marlborough, Massachusetts
Workmen excavating in a gravel bank to repair a State road between Royalston and Winchendon St., Athol, Oct. 26, uncovered the skeleton which is believed to be that of Frank J. Burns, a Marlboro jewelry salesman, who disappeared in 1903. Walter E. Smith of Athol was sentenced to I5 years in State prison in connection with the case, but was later paroled and died some time ago. The skull and bones were found about 30 feet from the road, and had been buried about 17 years, according to physicians. The robbery of Burns and his disappearance attracted wide attention throughout the State for two years, during which detectives and police sought to untangle the mystery. Burns, a well known salesman in this part of Massachusetts, was missing the night of Dec. 17, 1903, shortly after he had met Smith at the Athol fair grounds. Smith was arrested on a charge of larceny, and upon being searched was found to have in his possession three gold watches, 11 rings and a gold chain, all of which he admitted were in the cases in which Burns carried his stock of goods. Smith, however, maintained that he did not know what had become of Burns. At the trial Smith told conflicting stories and admitted he had told untruths to the State police. Judge Holmes, in giving the long sentence, said: "If Burns should hereafter appear there would be ample justification for application of pardon on the evidence. If Burns is not alive, it must be believed that the defendant is guilty of something more than is charged against him."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
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WADEBRIDGE WESLEYAN CHAPEL
Wadebridge, Cornwall
The following incident was recently recorded in the 'Christian World'. It often happens that the clock in a place of worship is supplied by a member of the congregation. The feelings of the unfortunate maker of this one, if present, may be easier imagined than described. " On Sunday evening last a large congregation in the Wadebridge Wesleyan Chapel were startled during the sermon by hearing a loud noise in the gallery, followed by a whirring sound. The people below rushed for the doors, and those in the gallery broke the windows, and got on to an adjoining building. Several women were hurt in the struggle, and cries were raised that the gallery was falling. The preacher was blind, and, being forgotten, remained in the pulpit until the people returned, when it was found that the noise had been caused by the slipping of the mainspring of the clock."
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - April 1884
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Wadebridge, Cornwall
The following incident was recently recorded in the 'Christian World'. It often happens that the clock in a place of worship is supplied by a member of the congregation. The feelings of the unfortunate maker of this one, if present, may be easier imagined than described. " On Sunday evening last a large congregation in the Wadebridge Wesleyan Chapel were startled during the sermon by hearing a loud noise in the gallery, followed by a whirring sound. The people below rushed for the doors, and those in the gallery broke the windows, and got on to an adjoining building. Several women were hurt in the struggle, and cries were raised that the gallery was falling. The preacher was blind, and, being forgotten, remained in the pulpit until the people returned, when it was found that the noise had been caused by the slipping of the mainspring of the clock."
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - April 1884
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THOMAS FATTORINI (Skipton) Ltd.
Thomas Fattorini (Skipton) Ltd., manufacturing jewellers, have bought Skipton Castle, including the gardens and grounds. Part of the castle dates from the Norman period, and it was the last fortress in the north to fall into the hands of Oliver Cromwell in the Civil War.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - November 1956
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Thomas Fattorini (Skipton) Ltd., manufacturing jewellers, have bought Skipton Castle, including the gardens and grounds. Part of the castle dates from the Norman period, and it was the last fortress in the north to fall into the hands of Oliver Cromwell in the Civil War.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - November 1956
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STOLEN ITALIAN ART TREASURE FOUND IN GLASGOW
The Glasgow police are trying to discover the owner of an antique cross, said to be one of Italy's art treasures and valued at $500,000. The cross was found in a dealer's shop and a young Italian is under arrest on an extradition warrant charged with the theft. The cross, it is believed, belongs to the church at Borgo, Collefegarto, Aquila, Italy.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1921
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Attilio Franchi, the Italian ice-cream vendor who was charged with the theft of the Borgo Collefegarto, Aquila, Italy, silver cross valued around $500,000, is to be sent back to Italy on an extradition order made by a London Court. The cross, a beautifully carved elaboration dated 1396 and measuring some 22 by 18 inches, was carefully scrutinized under a powerful glass by Sir Chartres Biron, the magistrate. A Glasgow dealer stated how he had tried to dispose of the cross for Franchi for $60,000, the price the latter placed on it. He submitted it to Christie's for valuation and later notified the Italian consul. The court said there was little doubt that this was the missing cross.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th December 1921
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The Glasgow police are trying to discover the owner of an antique cross, said to be one of Italy's art treasures and valued at $500,000. The cross was found in a dealer's shop and a young Italian is under arrest on an extradition warrant charged with the theft. The cross, it is believed, belongs to the church at Borgo, Collefegarto, Aquila, Italy.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1921
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Attilio Franchi, the Italian ice-cream vendor who was charged with the theft of the Borgo Collefegarto, Aquila, Italy, silver cross valued around $500,000, is to be sent back to Italy on an extradition order made by a London Court. The cross, a beautifully carved elaboration dated 1396 and measuring some 22 by 18 inches, was carefully scrutinized under a powerful glass by Sir Chartres Biron, the magistrate. A Glasgow dealer stated how he had tried to dispose of the cross for Franchi for $60,000, the price the latter placed on it. He submitted it to Christie's for valuation and later notified the Italian consul. The court said there was little doubt that this was the missing cross.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th December 1921
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FIRST USE OF X-RAYS BY BRITISH POLICE
For the first time in the history of the British police X-rays are being used to locate jewelry stolen from retail jewelers and believed to have been swallowed by the thieves. The first authentic case in which stolen jewelry was actually found in a human stomach and restored to a victimized jeweler occurred the other day. As a result an interesting point has been raised as to the legality of the procedure. The police, according to a leading barrister, have no power to compel an unconvicted prisoner to submit to X-rays examination. In this, particular case the offender (a woman) submitted to be X-rayed. Two diamonds rings were located in the stomach. The examination was made at the Rochester Hospital and photographs of the stolen rings were made. Neither the action of swallowing jewelry or the method of recovery has had any detrimental effect on the woman's health, it is said. She examined some rings at a local jeweler's and then left saying she was going to get her purse. Two rings were missed and the woman was arrested before she got far from the shop. Since no signs of the missing gems were found on her person the police concluded she had swallowed them. The X-ray is used consistently in investigating diamond thefts by the natives in South Africa and has proved its worth in this connection.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921
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For the first time in the history of the British police X-rays are being used to locate jewelry stolen from retail jewelers and believed to have been swallowed by the thieves. The first authentic case in which stolen jewelry was actually found in a human stomach and restored to a victimized jeweler occurred the other day. As a result an interesting point has been raised as to the legality of the procedure. The police, according to a leading barrister, have no power to compel an unconvicted prisoner to submit to X-rays examination. In this, particular case the offender (a woman) submitted to be X-rayed. Two diamonds rings were located in the stomach. The examination was made at the Rochester Hospital and photographs of the stolen rings were made. Neither the action of swallowing jewelry or the method of recovery has had any detrimental effect on the woman's health, it is said. She examined some rings at a local jeweler's and then left saying she was going to get her purse. Two rings were missed and the woman was arrested before she got far from the shop. Since no signs of the missing gems were found on her person the police concluded she had swallowed them. The X-ray is used consistently in investigating diamond thefts by the natives in South Africa and has proved its worth in this connection.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921
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MERIDEN BRITANNIA Co.
Meriden, Connecticut
A contract has been given to the Meriden Britannia Co. (International Silver Co., Successor), Meriden, Conn., for all the silverware for the cars, steamships, hotels and restaurants of the Union Pacific, the Oregon Short Line, the Oregon Railroad & Navigation, the Southern Pacific, the Northwestern Pacific, the Illinois Central, the Southern Pacific Company's Atlantic Steamship lines and, probably, the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. The contract runs for several years and is similar to those which the Harriman Lines make with makers of other supplies. At present, the Harriman Lines have 100 dining cars, 50 buffet cars and 50 private cars.
Source: The Railroad Gazette - 24th April 1908
What is probably one of the largest silverware contracts ever given out has just been awarded to the Meriden Britannia Company (International Silver Company), Meriden, Conn. The contract covers all of the silverware that will 'be used by the various railroads and steamships, as well as hotels and restaurants, comprising the so-called "Harriman lines," as follows: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, Illinois Central Railroad Company, Southern Pacific Company’s Atlantic Steamship lines, as well as probably the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. In addition to the ware to be furnished for new equipment, there is also a great deal that will have to be supplied to take the place of that now in use, which must gradually be replaced to conform to standard designs. Following out W. V. S. Thorne’s plan as director of purchases, the Harriman lines have adopted a standard style or design in silverware, which they will use throughout their system, and the arrangements as now made will run for a number of years. This contract, which the Meriden Britannia COmpany has been successful in securing in competition with other makers, shows the high standard attained by goods produced by this company, as conditions attending silverware for dining car, hotel or restaurant use are the most severe possible.
Source: The Iron Age - 30th April 1908
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Meriden, Connecticut
A contract has been given to the Meriden Britannia Co. (International Silver Co., Successor), Meriden, Conn., for all the silverware for the cars, steamships, hotels and restaurants of the Union Pacific, the Oregon Short Line, the Oregon Railroad & Navigation, the Southern Pacific, the Northwestern Pacific, the Illinois Central, the Southern Pacific Company's Atlantic Steamship lines and, probably, the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. The contract runs for several years and is similar to those which the Harriman Lines make with makers of other supplies. At present, the Harriman Lines have 100 dining cars, 50 buffet cars and 50 private cars.
Source: The Railroad Gazette - 24th April 1908
What is probably one of the largest silverware contracts ever given out has just been awarded to the Meriden Britannia Company (International Silver Company), Meriden, Conn. The contract covers all of the silverware that will 'be used by the various railroads and steamships, as well as hotels and restaurants, comprising the so-called "Harriman lines," as follows: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, Illinois Central Railroad Company, Southern Pacific Company’s Atlantic Steamship lines, as well as probably the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. In addition to the ware to be furnished for new equipment, there is also a great deal that will have to be supplied to take the place of that now in use, which must gradually be replaced to conform to standard designs. Following out W. V. S. Thorne’s plan as director of purchases, the Harriman lines have adopted a standard style or design in silverware, which they will use throughout their system, and the arrangements as now made will run for a number of years. This contract, which the Meriden Britannia COmpany has been successful in securing in competition with other makers, shows the high standard attained by goods produced by this company, as conditions attending silverware for dining car, hotel or restaurant use are the most severe possible.
Source: The Iron Age - 30th April 1908
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CENSORSHIP OF GERMAN CIGARETTE CASES
Germany
According to reports received from Germany there has been a vogue in which silver utility goods, such as cigarette cases and match boxes, have been combined with "art" and that the authorities have decided the "art" end of the novelty has gone far enough. This week the police have been busy confiscating silver cases decorated with the figures of pretty women with none or few clothes from the various silversmiths' shops in which they have been exhibited. One jeweler said he had been selling such silver goods for I5 years and saw nothing wrong in them. In court the bench decided that the designs on five of these cigarette cases were "shocking" and ordered their confiscation.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th June 1922
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Germany
According to reports received from Germany there has been a vogue in which silver utility goods, such as cigarette cases and match boxes, have been combined with "art" and that the authorities have decided the "art" end of the novelty has gone far enough. This week the police have been busy confiscating silver cases decorated with the figures of pretty women with none or few clothes from the various silversmiths' shops in which they have been exhibited. One jeweler said he had been selling such silver goods for I5 years and saw nothing wrong in them. In court the bench decided that the designs on five of these cigarette cases were "shocking" and ordered their confiscation.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th June 1922
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PRINCESS MARY'S ENGAGEMENT RING
London
Princess Mary's Engagement Ring Increases Popularity of Emeralds in England, Says London Jeweler
Washington, Jan. 18. – According to Llewellyn Simpson, a London, England, jeweler, who is visiting in Washington, the mere fact that emeralds were chosen tor setting in Princess Mary's engagement ring caused a renewal of popularity for this stone in England.
"There is a veritable boom on in the emerald market in England," said Simpson. "It is said among merchants that the choice of emeralds for Princess Mary's engagement ring is the cause of this. At any rate, emeralds are holding the center of the stage, so to speak. The fashionable folk of England are demanding the square-cut emerald, and this demand is making rapid inroads on the supply. Then, too. the square-cut emerald is one of the most valuable stones. The price has naturally soared. This in face of the fact that the emerald is one of the most expensive stones in the world.
"Few people know that emeralds are more expensive than diamonds, but this is a fact I am speaking, of course, of the perfect emerald. It is much more difficult to secure a perfect emerald than it is to get a perfect diamond. Emeralds are more rare. There are fewer of them in existence than there are diamonds. That also is another reason why Princess Mary's engagement ring is set with emeralds. It will rank as one of the most beautiful engagement rings ever given by a fiancée to his betrothed."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th January 1922
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London
Princess Mary's Engagement Ring Increases Popularity of Emeralds in England, Says London Jeweler
Washington, Jan. 18. – According to Llewellyn Simpson, a London, England, jeweler, who is visiting in Washington, the mere fact that emeralds were chosen tor setting in Princess Mary's engagement ring caused a renewal of popularity for this stone in England.
"There is a veritable boom on in the emerald market in England," said Simpson. "It is said among merchants that the choice of emeralds for Princess Mary's engagement ring is the cause of this. At any rate, emeralds are holding the center of the stage, so to speak. The fashionable folk of England are demanding the square-cut emerald, and this demand is making rapid inroads on the supply. Then, too. the square-cut emerald is one of the most valuable stones. The price has naturally soared. This in face of the fact that the emerald is one of the most expensive stones in the world.
"Few people know that emeralds are more expensive than diamonds, but this is a fact I am speaking, of course, of the perfect emerald. It is much more difficult to secure a perfect emerald than it is to get a perfect diamond. Emeralds are more rare. There are fewer of them in existence than there are diamonds. That also is another reason why Princess Mary's engagement ring is set with emeralds. It will rank as one of the most beautiful engagement rings ever given by a fiancée to his betrothed."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th January 1922
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PULLMAN CAR COMPANY
Gold-mounted Fixtures for Railway Cars
We are indebted to the Financial News for the following :–" A curious fact in connection with the question as to the use of gold in the arts is that the Pullman Car Company has begun using gold in connection with the metal work in its newest cars. All the metal work which is used about the lamps, the seats, and the hat-racks is gold mounted. The Pullman managers say that this is not extravagant, but sound business, because the gold will prove more serviceable than any metal used before for the purpose. The first cars in which gold is thus employed are for the use of the Pennsylvania Railway." We have been given to understand that Pullman himself has developed into a millionaire, but such luxuries as these are even more than seven-figured men could aspire to!
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st November 1892
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Gold-mounted Fixtures for Railway Cars
We are indebted to the Financial News for the following :–" A curious fact in connection with the question as to the use of gold in the arts is that the Pullman Car Company has begun using gold in connection with the metal work in its newest cars. All the metal work which is used about the lamps, the seats, and the hat-racks is gold mounted. The Pullman managers say that this is not extravagant, but sound business, because the gold will prove more serviceable than any metal used before for the purpose. The first cars in which gold is thus employed are for the use of the Pennsylvania Railway." We have been given to understand that Pullman himself has developed into a millionaire, but such luxuries as these are even more than seven-figured men could aspire to!
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st November 1892
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SAN FRANCISCO
Due to the remarkable presence of mind exhibited by Mrs. Saunders, wife of E. V. Saunders, western manager of the International Silver Co., Mr. Saunders is once more in possession of numerous pieces of personal jewelry and certain articles of wearing apparel, which disappeared most mysteriously several months ago along with the whereabouts of a treasured Chinese cook of the Saunders establishment. Mr. Saunders' platinum and pearl cuff-links, his handsome pearl shirt studs and a large portion of his wardrobe, including a treasured collection of golf sticks, had been resignedly mourned as things eternally removed, when, the other morning, as Mrs. Saunders was driving her car along Market St., she suddenly caught sight of the Oriental, about to enter a motion picture theatre decked in all the glory of one of Mr. Saunders' business suits and one of Mr. Saunders' fine linen shirts fastened with Mr. Saunders' platinum and pearl cuff-links. Nothing daunted. Mrs. Saunders slammed on the emergency brakes, jumped from the machine, grabbed the astonished chinaman firmly by the wrist and delivered him into the hands of the nearest policeman. The Celestial is repenting at leisure in the county jail and Mr. Saunders is nursing a tender wrist, caused by Mrs. Saunders' enthusiastic explanation of "just how she caught Ah Wong."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd April 1919
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Due to the remarkable presence of mind exhibited by Mrs. Saunders, wife of E. V. Saunders, western manager of the International Silver Co., Mr. Saunders is once more in possession of numerous pieces of personal jewelry and certain articles of wearing apparel, which disappeared most mysteriously several months ago along with the whereabouts of a treasured Chinese cook of the Saunders establishment. Mr. Saunders' platinum and pearl cuff-links, his handsome pearl shirt studs and a large portion of his wardrobe, including a treasured collection of golf sticks, had been resignedly mourned as things eternally removed, when, the other morning, as Mrs. Saunders was driving her car along Market St., she suddenly caught sight of the Oriental, about to enter a motion picture theatre decked in all the glory of one of Mr. Saunders' business suits and one of Mr. Saunders' fine linen shirts fastened with Mr. Saunders' platinum and pearl cuff-links. Nothing daunted. Mrs. Saunders slammed on the emergency brakes, jumped from the machine, grabbed the astonished chinaman firmly by the wrist and delivered him into the hands of the nearest policeman. The Celestial is repenting at leisure in the county jail and Mr. Saunders is nursing a tender wrist, caused by Mrs. Saunders' enthusiastic explanation of "just how she caught Ah Wong."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd April 1919
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY
At Christiania, and in other Norwegian towns, there is a delicate Christmas way of offering to a lady a brooch, or a pair of ear-rings in a truss of hay. The house door of the person complimented Is pushed open, and there is thrown into the house a truss of hay or straw, a sheaf of corn or bag of chaff. In some part of this "bottle of hay" envelope there is a "needle" of a present to be hunted for. A friend received from her betrothed, according to Christmas custom, an exceeding large, brown paper parcel, which, on being opened, revealed a second parcel, with a loving motto on the cover. And so on, parcel within parcel, motto within motto, till the kernel of this paper husk–which was discovered to be a delicate piece of minute jewelry–was arrived at.
Source: Michigan School Moderator - 5th September 1901
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At Christiania, and in other Norwegian towns, there is a delicate Christmas way of offering to a lady a brooch, or a pair of ear-rings in a truss of hay. The house door of the person complimented Is pushed open, and there is thrown into the house a truss of hay or straw, a sheaf of corn or bag of chaff. In some part of this "bottle of hay" envelope there is a "needle" of a present to be hunted for. A friend received from her betrothed, according to Christmas custom, an exceeding large, brown paper parcel, which, on being opened, revealed a second parcel, with a loving motto on the cover. And so on, parcel within parcel, motto within motto, till the kernel of this paper husk–which was discovered to be a delicate piece of minute jewelry–was arrived at.
Source: Michigan School Moderator - 5th September 1901
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
WAR IS OVER - TWICE
Chicago
When the false rumor came to the city to the effect that an armistice had been signed, and that the war was over, a frenzy seized the people and the biggest celebration in the history of the city took place. Chicago is a wild town where anything may happen, but never was there anything like this. The news reached the city about noon and two afternoon newspapers, depending on the wire sent out by the United Press Association, issued extras. The downtown district became a bedlam. Torrents of paper poured from the high buildings into the streets, resembling a snowstorm. Excited crowds of young men and young women rushed through the Heyworth building, Mailers building. Silversmiths' building, Garland building and all the Other buildings in the jewelry district exclusively devoted to the jewelry trade. They tore up all the paper and it was with difficulty that the office files in these places were saved. Business was out of the question for the remainder of the day, and the bosses were no better behaved than their employes. Monday, when the authentic news that the war was over came, the conditions were duplicated, and everybody admitted that it had been only a first-class rehearsal for the real celebration, which is still going on.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th November 1918
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Chicago
When the false rumor came to the city to the effect that an armistice had been signed, and that the war was over, a frenzy seized the people and the biggest celebration in the history of the city took place. Chicago is a wild town where anything may happen, but never was there anything like this. The news reached the city about noon and two afternoon newspapers, depending on the wire sent out by the United Press Association, issued extras. The downtown district became a bedlam. Torrents of paper poured from the high buildings into the streets, resembling a snowstorm. Excited crowds of young men and young women rushed through the Heyworth building, Mailers building. Silversmiths' building, Garland building and all the Other buildings in the jewelry district exclusively devoted to the jewelry trade. They tore up all the paper and it was with difficulty that the office files in these places were saved. Business was out of the question for the remainder of the day, and the bosses were no better behaved than their employes. Monday, when the authentic news that the war was over came, the conditions were duplicated, and everybody admitted that it had been only a first-class rehearsal for the real celebration, which is still going on.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th November 1918
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
SAN ANTONIO FLOOD
San Antonio, Texas
Jewelers Suffer from Worst Calamity in the History of the City
San Antonio, Tex., Sept 12.–The worst flood in the history of San Antonio struck this city Friday night and a vast amount of damage was done. Many jewelers are among the sufferers, as the business section was hit.
The Bell Jewelry Co., E. Hertzberg Jewelry Co., the Levylansky Jewelry Co., Nierman and the Metropolitan Jewelry Co. had fixtures completely wrecked and much stock washed away. The water was six feet deep in the Hertzberg store and four feet in the Bell Jewelry Co.'s store. The P. J. McNeel Jewelry Co. and the J. R. Sprague Co. are not in the flooded district of the city.
Property is being protected by military authorities.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921
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San Antonio, Texas
Jewelers Suffer from Worst Calamity in the History of the City
San Antonio, Tex., Sept 12.–The worst flood in the history of San Antonio struck this city Friday night and a vast amount of damage was done. Many jewelers are among the sufferers, as the business section was hit.
The Bell Jewelry Co., E. Hertzberg Jewelry Co., the Levylansky Jewelry Co., Nierman and the Metropolitan Jewelry Co. had fixtures completely wrecked and much stock washed away. The water was six feet deep in the Hertzberg store and four feet in the Bell Jewelry Co.'s store. The P. J. McNeel Jewelry Co. and the J. R. Sprague Co. are not in the flooded district of the city.
Property is being protected by military authorities.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921
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