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YOUREX SILVER

Chicago


The Associated Silver Co., 174 East Lake street, Chicago, Ill., in offering the trade the "Yourex" Silver, state that the line is sold exclusively by their own salesmen and is sold at the same fixed price only to the retail trade, and there is also a fixed minimum retail price. The "Yourex" Silver is a substitute for sterling silver and will not tarnish as easily as sterling ware. It is solid and not plated, and therefore the silver will not wear off; it is guaranteed for a lifetime. The flexible Silver Knife can be sharpened same as a steel knife. The spoon bowl bottom and back of handle will not wear off as in plated ware.

Source: Hardware Dealer's Magazine - December 1906

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A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Lancaster, Pennsylvania


A. S. Daveler, formerly with the Hamilton Watch Factory, now with that at Elgin, and wife were here recently visiting his mother. Last Saturday, on their way home, as their train was pulling into the Englewood Station, Chicago, a 32-caliber revolver bullet crashed through the car window and passed through Mrs. Daveler’s hat, which she had a minute before taken down from the rack. Had she been standing when the shot was fired she would have been killed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th August 1911

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LOST AND FOUND

Atlanta, Georgia


A package of jewelry which was lost over 10 years ago by Fred J. Stilson, who at that time was a jeweler, was recently found in Atlanta, Ga., by workmen who were repairing the building in which the jeweler had lived. Mr. Stilson, who is now retired, said the package had been mislaid. It contained rings and watches.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th August 1911

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THE END OF 'GERMAN SILVER'

United Kingdom


Since the war began, people interested in the electro-plate trade have ceased to describe their base metal as ‘German silver,’ and have substituted for it the term ‘nickel silver'.

Source: The Ironmonger - November 1914

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SILVERSMITHS' MODELS

London


Human hair is above all things best calculated for making models of some kinds of dark-coloured snakes. I have observed in Farrer’s shop in Regent-street, where they work up hair into all sorts of devices, several very good models of snakes. Black, white, and brown hair being intermixed, give exactly the appearance of the common viper. One hair snake, in particular, has its marks perfectly correct, whether by design or accident I know not, but there it is, a model of a viper, only unfortunately it has the ideal head fashioned by an unobservant artist. A shop close by presents some beautiful bronze models of snakes coiled up, which, being heavy, are intended for paper-weights. These are no ideal snakes ; they are, I am certain, casts from the original ; and I have heard that lizards are put into plaster of Paris alive and left to die there. When dead the plaster is put into a furnace, and the body of the lizard being consumed is shaken out in the form of powder, through a hole made for the purpose ; the metal is then poured in, assuming, of course, the accurate shape of the lizard. I have in my possession a sprig of common English prickly furze made in this way, and also an electro-plated hollow model of a toad. I am certain, from marks in the model, that the metal was deposited on the actual body of the toad, and also that in this case the toad was dead before operated on.

Silversmiths are not always very careful about their models. I once saw on the top of an enormous silver dish, intended for a haunch of venison, two deer modelled in silver. I was sorry to see how these deer had been imagined by the artist : their legs looked dropsical, and their bodies like the bodies of cows, clumsy, and devoid of that grace peculiar to the deer tribe. As an offset to these, I have seen in Mr. Elkington’s window a beautiful bit of presentation plate, made by an artist who took the animal itself as a model. It is a palm-tree under which stands a giraffe. The limbs and shape of the animal are perfect, and he has hit off the great peculiarity of the giraffe, the long black prehensile tongue which the animal uses to pull down the leaves into his mouth; even the tongue itself is a perfect model of nature. Quaere. Were giraffes ever used as beasts of burden ? I have seen an ancient picture in the palace of the Luxembourg, where a giraffe is represented being led by a man, and upon its back is a package fastened with ropes. I have also seen a pretty idea ; viz., the model of the merrythought bone of a bird made in gold with a pin attached to it so as to form a brooch. In Mr. Hancock’s shop, too, is a capital group in silver, of the death of a fox. It was made as a testimonial to Lord Forrester by the members of the Belvoir Hunt ; it represents an incident that really took place. A fox had given the hounds a remarkably long run, and at last escaped into a tree. The whipper-in got up the tree, and succeeded in driving the fox down, not, however, to be killed, for he made his escape after a second severe gallop. The horsemen, horses, and hounds are all perfect ; so also is the fox, who is up in a tree concealing himself behind a branch. The head, with the expression peculiar to a fox, has been hit off exactly by the artist.

Lastly, in the city—a very proper place for it—I have seen a capital silver soup tureen in the shape of a turtle. The great sprawling silver turtle is placed on the table, his carapace, or upper shell is lifted off, and his body is found to contain soup fit for Jove himself.


Source: Curiosities Of Natural History - Francis T. Buckland M.A. - 1860

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EXPLOSION BLOWS OUT THE WINDOWS AT SILVERSMITHS

Mount Vernon, New York


In an explosion which blew up the railroad bridge in Mt. Vernon, N. Y.. last week 73 windows at the plant of the Mauser Gold & Silver Works were broken.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1911

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MISLEADING CLAIMS HALTED

New York


Unfair competition of various types will be discontinued by the following companies under stipulations between the Federal Trade Commission and the concerns in question:

No. 1369. Lehman Brothers Silverware Corporation, New York City. The company agrees to discontinue the use of the word “Sheffield” so as to imply erroneously that its products were made in Sheffield, England, or in accordance with the so-called Sheffield process.


Source: NAB Reports - The National Association of Broadcasters - 18th May 1935


FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACTIVITIES

Cease and Desist Orders


No, 2386. Excelsior Silverware Corporation, New York City. The respondent is directed to stop using the words “Sheffield Reproductions” or similar expressions implying that its products are made or reproduced in accordance with the manufacturing process employed by the silversmiths of Sheffield, England, when this is not the case. The respondent consented to the issuance of the order.


Source: NAB Reports - The National Association of Broadcasters - 25th July 1935

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HONESDALE SILVERWARE COMPANY

Honesdale, Pennsylvania


The Honesdale Silverware Company have been incorporated in Honesdale, Pa., with a capital of $25,000. They will manufacture sterling silver small wares.

Source: The Jewelers' Weekly - 27th March 1895


Perhaps to be identified with the Wayne Silver Co., of Honesdale which opened around the same time. See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=36151&p=171114#p171114

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HENRY ELLIS

Exeter


Mr. Ellis, silversmith, has in his possession an ingot of fine silver, weighing several hundred ounces, the produce of the Combmartin mines, in Devonshire.

Source: The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser - 18th June 1847

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SILVERSMITH ACCUSED OF SLANDER

London


Formerly second secretary to the National Cyclists Union, Mr. W. R. Elderfield sued Mr. D. R. Collins, silversmith, of Newgate-street, London, for slander in alleging that he had bribed that official for an order to supply, silver badges. The jury found for defendant.

Source: The Flintshire Observer - 20th August 1896

The above report likely refers to Daniel George Collins of Newgate Street.

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CLERKENWELL FIRE

London


The premises of Silver & Kaye, manufacturing and repairing jewellers, were badly damaged on 26th March when fire swept through the building in Clerkenwell Green. About 50 firemen attended the blaze, which is thought to have started amongst waste paper on the staircase at ground floor level.

Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st April 1962

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MADE MACE FOR UGANDA

London


The silver-gilt mace which was presented by the House of Commons last month to the National Assembly of Uganda was made by William Comyns & Sons Ltd., manufacturing silversmiths, of Tower Street, London, W.C.2. The designer was Mr. Gerald Whiles, Des.R.C.A., of Birmingham.

Weighing 128 ounces and 3 feet 6 inches in length, the mace is composed of a slenderly tapering 24 sided stem, a spherical centrepiece with a top pierced and shaped to a cruciform plan.


Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th June 1964

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MAJOR FIRE AT JEWELRY WORKS

Providence, Rhode Island


Employes in Danger When Fire Damages Quarters of Providence Jewelers

Providence, R. I., Sept. 9.—Several girls employed in jewelry-manufacturing establishments on the upper floors of the four-story brick building at 35 Garnet St. had a narrow escape from death late Tuesday afternoon, when the building was badly damaged by fire. On the top floor the Alpha Jewelry Co., manufacturers of jewelry and novelties, had 14 employes at work when the fire broke out on the floor below, occupied by the Bartelt-Comstock Co. Half of the help on the top floor were girls, and when the cry of fire rang through the building, followed almost immediately by clouds of smoke and flames, some fainted, others screamed, and in the midst of considerable confusion all either ran or were carried down the flight of wooden stairs leading from the fourth floor to the sidewalk.

The power was practically shut off from the building this week, so that little was being done by the several manufacturing concerns that occupied the building. It was the annual period for overhauling the boilers and making whatever repairs might be necessary. The origin of the fire is a mystery. It started on the third floor, which is occupied by the Bartelt-Comstock Co., glass workers. The space on this floor is divided into an office, a pearl room and a workshop. Only two persons were in the place at the time, both young women. Neither could give an explanation as to how the fire started.

Miss Mary E. Nolan, bookkeeper and stenographer for the company, was working on the books in the office, when the flames burst through the doorway from the pearl room, where Miss Susan Russell, a maker of imitation pearls, was working. “It seemed as if the whole place was filled with flames instantly.” said Miss Nolan, “and I grabbed the books and placed them in the safe, shut the door and, I think, locked it, but I am not sure.”

Miss Russell was carried down the stairs by some one of the men who worked for the Alpha Jewelry Co., on the floor above. She was suffering somewhat from fright and shock. The two girls employed by the Bartelt-Comstock Co. were absolutely certain that nobody else was on that floor
when the fire started. Benjamin W'. Comstock arrived at the scene of the fire after it was completely under control, being on his way from Attleboro when the fire broke out. He was unable to estimate his loss, but said that it was fully covered by insurance.

It was learned that lacquer and celluloid were both used to considerable extent by one concern in a secret process of manufacturing. These substances are highly inflammable, but what produced the spark by which they were ignited has not been learned. When the firemen arrived all the occupants of the building had safely escaped to the street, and the red flames were already darting from the windows on the front and northwest sides of the building. The fire was soon under control, although the flames burned upward to the roof on the southerly side of the building. The loss to the building will be about $2,500.

The first floor of the structure is occupied by the Rhode Island Nickel Plating Works, but the works were practically closed. After an examination it was estimated that the damage would be about $500 to this concern, entirely by water. The second floor is occupied by George H. Sturdy, electroplater. His place was also practically closed, but it is thought that the loss will be about the same as that of the Rhode Island Nickel Plating Co., as the property on this floor suffered severely from water which was poured into the floor above. The Alpha Jewelry Co. estimates its loss at about $3,500. It is believed that the total loss on building and contents will approximate $10,000.



Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th September 1911

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BRITISH JEWELLERS TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

United Kingdom


Twenty-five British manufacturers - members of the Jewellery Trade Centre Export Group - are to take part in an 18-day tour of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide at the end of June. The Export Group is also organising a party of 40 companies to take part in the International Trade Fair in Copenhagen from 20th to 29th October.

Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1967

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S. O. BIGNEY & Co. VISITED BY THE GOVERNOR

Attleboro, Massachusetts


Governor of Massachusetts and His Executive Council Visit Attleboro Jewelry Factory

Attleboro, Mass., Sept. 17.—Hon. Sidney O. Bigney, of the Governor’s Executive Council, extended the hospitality of the factory of S. O. Bigney & Co. to Governor Curtis Guild and a large official party last Wednesday. The occasion was one of extreme sociability, and the guests were highly
pleased at the opportunity to witness the manufacture of jewels, to nearly all of them it being a complete novelty. There were present not only Governor Guild and his private secretary, but also Mr. Bigney's colleagues in the Executive Council, Hon. David G. Pratt, Middleboro ; Hon. Warren H. Rawson, Arlington; Hon. Lewis H. Bartlett, Lynn ; Hon. Alfred E. Cox, Malden; Hon. William A. Lytle, Worcester, and Hon. John W. Wheeler, Orange.

The party was met at Taunton by Mr. Bigney with three large auto touring cars, and the trip to Attleboro was made over a highway made beautiful by the early turning Autumn leaves. The first stop was at the residence of the host, where a few minutes were spent prior to visiting the factory near by. As all entered the spacious offices a large table was seen, on which were spread out a number of specimens of all the lines of fob chains made by the firm, and each was invited to select a souvenir to his liking. From the offices a complete tour of the factory was made, following the work of the plant from the arrival of the raw material, through all its stages, to the shipping room, where the finished product goes far and near.

Reaching the largest open space in the factory, after the tour, the official party was halted, the whistle sounded, and the word was passed for all of the employes to advance and be presented to the Governor. This proved one of the most agreeable features of all.

Mr. Bigney then escorted his guests to another section of the plant, where the Bristol Mfg. Co. is quartered, and there again was found a table of souvenirs, each member of the party selecting a handsome sterling silver match box.

Leaving the 'shops, the group then returned to Mr. Bigney’s home, where a sumptuous repast had been spread. This function broke up at 4 p. m., and a half hour later the guests had gone to Boston, congratulating Mr. Bigney on the material evidences of progress and prosperity they had witnessed.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th September 1906

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AN AGED COUNTERFEITER CHARGED

Birmingham, Alabama


Birmingham, Ala - Dec. 15. - William Norris, aged 93 years, is in jail here charged with counterfeiting. It is alleged he had in his possession at his home at De Kalb County, Ala., moulds from which spurious coins are made. Norris is a silversmith by trade and worked his trade in Greenville, S.C., for many years, where he where he also conducted a jewelry store for more than 50 years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th December 1894

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MADE HIS OWN PRESENTATION MACE

Lichfield, Staffordshire


One of Lichfield's most ancient ceremonials is the annual Mayoral Court of the Worshipful Company of Smiths, a body that dates back to medieval times. At this year's gathering a Freeman, Mr. J.M.S. Salloway, presented the Company with a mace which, being a silversmith, Mr. Salloway had made himself.

Source: Jeweller & Metalworker - 15th March 1962

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JEWELER TRASHED BY WIFE

Oakland, California


Oakland, Cal. is having a sensation just now, the occasion being the attack upon jeweler William Faessler, whose wife gave him a dose of the whip in his store a few days ago. The wife claims that her husband was more devoted to what she calls his socialistic correspondence than to her or anything else.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th February 1894

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SHOOTING TROPHY SHIPPED FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD

New South Wales


The handsome Challenge Cup, for battle-firing, competed for at the recent N.S.W. rifle-meeting, consists of a vase and plateau, designed, modelled, and manufactured by W. Mammatt and Sons, silversmiths, Sheffield.

Source: The Bulletin - 5th November 1892

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HUNT & ROSKELL DUPED

London


A fashionably-dressed man went into Hunt & Roskell’s large jewelry store, in Bond Street, London, selected articles worth $4,000, and tendered a thousand pound note in payment. Mr. Roskell ascertained that the note was a forgery. Just as he was about to summon assistance, a cab was drawn rapidly up and two men in police uniform hurriedly entered, saying that the man was an old offender of whom they were in search. Directing a porter to place the jewelry in the cab and to come along with them as a witness, the men in uniform said that they would inform the firm when their attendance would be required to press the charge. Then they drove off with their prisoner, leaving the jewelers loud in their praises of the proficiency of the police. Next day, however, their porter, brutally beaten, returned with the information that the two supposed police officers were thieves in disguise.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - July 1878

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