The Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade

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JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS

Sheffield


Whats in a name?

Cutlers Joseph Rodgers & Sons received from Aden on January 13 a letter posted on January 10. The speed of delivery is a tribute to the G.P.O. for it was addressed: Messrs. Joskbkrodgers & Sons, Cutlerstoeismajestry, Sheibbielo, England.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - February 1960

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JOHN F.P. LAWTON

Gorham Mfg.Co.


LAST HONORS PAID

Funeral of John F. P. Lawton Attended by Many Friends and Business Associates –Gorham Co.'s Plant Closed During Services

Providence, R. I., Sept. 27.–The funeral of John F. P. Lawton, for more than 60 years an employe and official of the Gorham Mfg Co., more than 50 years of which he was secretary of the corporation, was held at the Central Congregational Church last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended by a large gathering of the associates of the deceased, including prominent business men of the city and directors and employes of the Gorham Co.

The services were conducted by Rev. Arthur H. Bradford, pastor of the church of which Mr. Lawton had been a member for many years, and his assistant, Rev. Frank E. Butler. The former also conducted the burial service at Swan Point Cemetery. Ushers at the church were all old employes of the Gorham Mfg. Co., who had been associated with Mr. Lawton for many years. They were Robert I. Durfee, Edmund A. Truelove, Edward B. Turner and Raymond J. Blanchard, all of the office clerical force; Chester C. Green, purchasing agent, and Charles N. Lawton, foreman of one of the departments.

There was a profusion of floral tributes, including pieces from the directors, office associates, employes of the various departments and from relatives and friends. The Gorham Co. closed its plant from 12 until 3 o'clock in order that the employes might attend the funeral and a large number availed themselves of the opportunity.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st October 1919

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NAYLER BROTHERS

London


AN ANGLEPOISE LAMP with a difference - a replica in Britannia Standard silver - has been made for presentation to the retiring president of the Motor Manufacturers' Association. Supplied by Wartski's, it was made by Nayler Brothers in co-operation with Herbert Terry & Sons, who gave permission for it to be made and supplied the springs etc. The lamp, for which 48 oz. of silver were used, was rhodium-plated.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - September 1958

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LUIGI CHIAVARINI

Progressive Ring Co., Providence, R.I.


CHARGED WITH THEFT

Foreman of Providence Jewelry Plant Accused of Larceny of Rings and Silver Scrap

Providence, R. I., March 1.–The Jewelers' Protective Association, through its agent, Bernard M. Goldowsky, assisted by the local police and inspectors, caused the arrest late this afternoon of Luigi Chiavarini, 43 years of age, of 242 Federal St., on a charge of larceny from the Progressive Ring Co., 14 Blount St., of rings and silver scrap valued at several thousand dollars. It is said that this is one of the biggest cases of its kind in the history of the industry in this city.

Chiavarini is specifically charged with stealing 45 gross, or 6,480 rings; 126 pounds of silver scrap and 16 dozen, or 192 cameos, the latter ranging from 50 cents each to $2. Practically all of the stolen property has been recovered, the police say, as well as thousands of dollars worth of rings, stones, pins and silver scrap which are not included in the charge specifically named in the warrant. It required a wooden box about two feet square and 10 inches deep to contain the jewelry and scrap metal which the inspectors say. they found this evening in Chiavarini's house.

He was arraigned later in the evening at a special session of the Sixth District Court before Judge Gorham, and released under bail of $3,000 to appear on March 14 for trial, after he had pleaded not guilty.

Chiavarini had been foreman at the Progressive Ring Co.'s factory for two years and as such had access to the stock room, safes, etc., over which he had practically full control at all times, besides supervising the work of the 75 employes in the place. About two weeks ago the proprietor of the business, Guistino Tortatani, discovered that a number of ladies' rings, all finished, were missing. A short investigation revealed that there was also considerable other stock unaccounted for. The matter was reported to the Jewelers' Protective Association and Mr. Goldowsky took up the case.

According to the police story Mr. Goldowsky learned that Chiavarini had sold 184 ounces of silver scrap for $67 at a refiner's last Monday, and they accordingly kept him under strict surveillance. Early this afternoon Chiavarini left the shop and headed for the refiner's to obtain the money in payment for the scrap sold Monday, when he was placed under arrest. At the police headquarters, when searched, a quantity of silver scrap was found in his pockets. He admitted, the police says, that this had been stolen from the shop but maintained that this was the extent of his pilferings. A visit was made to his home and there, hidden in every conceivable receptacle and in all parts of the house–tin cans, cigar boxes, pasteboard boxes, pans, cups and kettles in closets, drawers and other places–was found 6,480 ladies' silver rings of all kinds and descriptions, all valued at $2,250; 126 pounds of silver scrap of all shapes and sizes, valued at $1,890 and 16 dozen cameos, of different sizes, valued at $90 making a total of $4,230.

Mr. Tortatani told the police that the stolen property recovered was now worth more than $8,000 because of the advance in the price of material in the last few months. It is believed that when a complete inventory is taken by the firm it will be found that the stealings will amount to more than $10,000.

Source: Jewelers' Circular - 5th March 1919

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STANLEY MORRIS

Birmingham


Mousetrap record

A silver mousetrap, complete with mouse, was presented to Agatha Christe when her record-breaking play The Mousetrap beat the record for a long run, previously held by Chu Chin Chow. It was designed and made by Stanley Morris of Birmingham.

Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - June 1958

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GEORGE W. FELDMAN & SONS

Franklin, Pa.


FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS

George W. Feldman & Sons, Franklin, Pa. Celebrate Golden Anniversary of That Concern

Franklin, Pa., Oct. 19.–Fifty years in the retail jewelry business in this city is the record just established by the George W. Feldman firm, which was founded half a century ago by the present owner's father, the late B. J. Feldman. The passing of the 50th milestone by the Feldman house was suitably observed last week at the store on Liberty St., and was marked by the receipt of many messages of congratulation.

B. J. Feldman, the founder of the business, came to Franklin in 1871 from New York, and at first had a work bench in the window of a frame building on the site of the present Park Hotel. A short time later he moved into a building farther up Liberty St., on the site of the Franklin Trust Co., bank. During the 10 years the little store was located there patronage grew and the store demanded larger quarters, so the room next door– now the site occupied by the post office– was rented.

In the early 90's Harvey Feldman, one of the sons, came into the business, and the firm name was then changed to B. J. Feldman & Son. Harvey's personality and business traits meant a great deal, and the trade grew faster than before. About 1898 George W. Feldman, the present owner of the store and brother of Harvey, entered the firm, and the name of the firm was altered accordingly, this time to B. J. Feldman & Sons.

Harvey Feldman died in September of 1905, and though the father, B. J. Feldman, did not die until Dec. 19, 1908, it was really George W. who carried on the business from that point.

The store was moved from the so-called post office room in 1900, into the store next to the present location of the G. B. House pharmacy, and for nine years the store was located there, moving late in 1909 to the present location on Liberty St., where the business has flourished beyond even the expectations of its up to date and progressive owner.

As for the jewelry store itself, it is one of the most beautiful in this part of Pennsylvania; its stock is the latest word from the jewelry marts of Broadway and the exclusive shops of other large cities. Several local newspapers published long and interesting accounts of the 50th anniversary of the concern.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th October 1921

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WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN

New York

Death of William Zimmerman

William Zimmerman, an old and well known diamond setter of New York, died Saturday at his residence, 2108 Madison Ave., after a lingering illness. Mr. Zimmerman was 77 years old and spent about half a century in the jewelry trade. He started as a diamond setter with Tiffany & Co. and left that firm about 40 years ago to embark in the jewelry business in Prince St. Later he removed to 091 Broadway, then to No. 710 and finally to No. 713, his last location. He retired from business last October.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th May 1897

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FEMALE DIAMOND SETTERS

Birmingham


Local Notes by "H"

What next and what next? I have just heard that at a certain ring manufactory women setters are employed. It seems almost too preposterous to be true that a branch in which the average wage was £5 a week is becoming so degenerated that girls and young women, who perhaps consider themselves well paid at half a sovereign a week, are employed therein. The world is turning topsy-turvy, and at this rate ere long "Local Notes" will be contributed by one of the fair sex and not by "H".

Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st August 1885

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JAPANESE GOLDSMITHS IN THE UNITED STATES

San Francisco


Thirty-eight manufacturing, retail and wholesale jewelers of this city recently sent a communication to the Asiatic exclusion league, stating that they would hereafter refuse to deal with any jewelry manufacturing firm which employs Japanese in the factories. At the meeting of the league last week it came out that this action was taken by the local jewelrymen because of the price cutting that is being indulged in by a Seattle firm that has in its employ a large number of Japanese goldsmiths. Communications from Congressmen Needham, Kahn, Smith and Hayes, of California; A. J. Gronna, of North Dakota; William Draper, of New York; Senator French, of Idaho, and Senator John Daniels, of Virginia, were read to show that the feeling among the members of Congress is for the exclusion of Orientals from the United States.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th May 1908

UPDATE: The Seattle firm mentioned in the above report was that of Joseph Meyer.

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GOLDSMITHS' HALL

London


SILVERSMITHS' DISPLAY IN LONDON

AGE-OLD CRAFT MARCHING WITH THE TIMES

For the first time in the 600 years of its history under royal charter, London's Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths threw open the massive doors of its hall to the public yesterday so that during the next fortnight the world may see that the age-old craft of the British silversmith is marching with the times.

In closely guarded vaults immediately beneath the feet of those who visit the exhibition of modern silverwork is the company's own hoard of antique gold and silver treasure, reputed to be worth £3,000,000.

Severn hundred candles in glass chandeliers light the four immense salons of the hall where the silver is set out, and the great livery hall has been turned into a cinema for showing a film telling the story of silver from the time it arrives in England to the finished article.

Modern treasures have been lent by the King, Oxford, Cambridge, and Leeds Universities, the City Livery Company, and the Corporations of Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Young women are breaking into silversmithing - including Marjorie Ibbotson, Joyce Himsworth, and Mary Dawe, of Sheffield; Catherine Cockerell, Phyllis Legge, and Jane Barnard, of London; Elizabeth Kirkwood, of Edinburgh; Betty la Trobe, of Maidstone; and Murial Meats, of Birmingham. One, who is married, has turned part of her flat into a silversmithy.

Source: The Glasgow Herald - 5th July 1938

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ROGERS & BROTHER

Waterbury, Connecticut


ROGERS SILVER PLANT TO LEAVE WATERBURY

MERIDEN, Dec. 8 (AP) - It was announced here officially yesterday that the Rogers & Brother silver factory of the International Silver Co. in Waterbury will be discontinued Dec. 31, 1937. After the first of the year the company will commence moving equipment from the Waterbury plant to its flatware making plant in Butler street in Meriden

Source: The Day - 8th December 1937

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GOLD FILLED MARKING

Marks Which Do Not Accord the With the Stamping Laws

Whethr it is through ignorance of the law or simply a desire to defraud we do not know, but there are a number of concerns today who are urging manufacturers to make up goods for them with marks that distinctly violate both State and National Stamping Laws. The Jewelers' Circular is in constant receipt of communications from manufacturers who receive these letters and who ask about the legality of the marks in question, thus indicating that many of the fraudulent marks used to help swindle the public are not put there by any desire on the part of the manufacturer but at the demand of a large customer. These requests are of various kinds running all the way from the stamping of "sterling" on the cheapest silver novelties with base metal parts, up to the stamping of gold ware having base metal parts or stiffening parts; but by far the greatest number of inquiries have come from manufacturers of filled goods whose customers want the word "14 K." or "18 K." put thereon in connection with other symbols, in such a way as to deceive the ultimate purchaser into the idea that he is getting gold. One of the commonest requests of this kind is to have the manufacturer stamp the article "18 K 1/10" or "14 K. 1/12" or some other fraction, the fractional numerals to be small and this not only in cases where the gold would not have assayed up to the 14 or 18 karat, but also where the proportion of gold to the metal would not correspond to the fraction.

However, irrespective of whether or not the fraction correctly designates the proportion of gold to base metal, or whether or not, the gold itself will assay up to the 14 K or 18 K mark on it. jewelers should know that a stamp such as "18 K 1/10" or "14 K 1/12" on so-called "gold filled" goods is a distinctly improper mark and one that is liable to get both the manufacturer and seller of the articles so marked into trouble. In the first place, such a mark is in violation of the National Stamping Law covering goods shipped in interstate commerce, which, in Section 4, covering gold-plated articles, distinctly provides that no such plated ware shall be stamped with any word or mark usually employed to indicate the fineness of gold unless such mark is accompanied by words "plainly indicating that such an article or part thereof is made of rolled gold plate, gold plate, or gold electroplate, or is gold filled, as the case may be." The attaching of numerical fractions behind a mark used to indicate the quality of gold in no way complies with the provision calling for words indicating that the article is "rolled plate" or "gold filled."

What is more, such stamping is clearly in violation of the gold laws of several States as was well shown a few years ago in New York in the case of in People vs. Tigner, where a jeweler was arrested and convicted for violating the gold law for selling wedding rings marked simply "14 K 1/10" and "14 1/5."

To the manufacturer, who is urged by a customer to use such marks on his goods and to retailers who are urged to sell goods containing such marks, we issue this word of warning. Such manufacture and such sale have been construed as violations of the law and the man who marks or handles such goods is inviting trouble for himself and a chance of prosecution and the loss of his reputation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1921

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LANCASTER SILVER PLATE COMPANY

Lancaster, Pennsylvania


STARTLING CONFESSION OF SETTING A FACTORY ON FIRE

Lancaster: A boy, aged 17, was arrested here charged with stealing bars of gold from the Lancaster Silver Plate Company, where he was employed, and a young man, aged 23 years, of Phila., married but 2 weeks, a former employee of the same company, was arrested charged with receiving the stolen gold. Both were lodged in jail.

Subsequently the lad sent for a minister, and, it is said, confessed, not only to stealing the gold, but that he and another boy, aged 14, set fire to the Lancaster Silver Plate Company's factory, which was destroyed Nov. 17, 1903. The other boy was then arrested, whereupon a full confession was made how they had set fire to cotton waste and thrown the burning mass through a window into a pile of excelsior. The flames soon spread to a lot of chemicals, and 2 large buildings were totally destroyed at a loss of $10,000.

At the time of the fire 8 other large buildings nearby were in danger. It was one of the largest fires in Lancaster for years.

Source: Reading Eagle - 19th February 1904

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WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

B. F. Norris, Alister & Co. Have the World's Fair Spoon Concession

Chicago, Ill., Feb. 4.–B. F. Norris, Alister & Co. have been granted the souvenir spoon concession at the World's Columbian Exposition. Said Mr. Alister:

"Yes, its ours, and we consider it a good thing. My first idea was of offering a premium for a good design, but our limited time would not allow of it. We will depend upon the manufacturers for the designs. We have figured on 1,000.000, spoons, and the contract can probably be handled by one manufacturer. Should we find after getting started that one maker cannot turn out enough spoons, we will have the work divided. We will have a probable output of 35,000 to 40,000 spoons a week. There will be from forty to fifty stands, which will be scattered in all the large buildings, except the Government, Art, Public Service and State buildings. These stands will depend upon the amount of space granted us, but will be of different designs and a few will be ornate. As yet we do not know what we will get, but we have assurances that we will be well taken care of.

"The World's Fair authorities look upon this as one of the largest concessions they had to give, and as we pay them 43 per cent, on gross sales it makes our interests their interests, and every effort will be put forth on both sides to make it a matter of mutual advantage. We are negotiating with all the leading makers for designs, which are to be approved by the ways and means committee of the Fair, and whatever pattern they approve will be the official spoon of the World's Fair.

"The contract will be the largest ever given. Designs will be submitted Monday, but will not likely be passed on for several days. Two or more patterns may be adopted. The spoons will sell at $2 for teas and $1.25 for coffees."

The State Commission of California has adopted a design for a souvenir badge. It will consist of a gold top bar with the word, California, in black enamel surmounted by a golden sunburst. From the bar is suspended a California grizzly; at its feet appear the words. Columbian Exposition. Pendent is a hemisphere with the date 1893. The badge will be about two and a half inches in length, mounted on a copyrighted card.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th February 1893

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MERIDEN SILVER PLATE Co.

Meriden, Connecticut


SILVER PLATE CLOSED

Men Filed Out of Factory For Last Time Friday Evening - Organized Thirty Years Ago

The old Meriden Silver Plate company's plant was deserted Friday evening and the employes filled out of the building for the last time, many of them having been employed there since the factory was opened nearly thirty years ago. The plant is now in the hands of the International Silver Company and the work will be carried on hereafter in the Britannia shop.

Several trucks lined up in front of the old factory late Friday afternoon and carted away the property of the workman.

The Meriden Silver Plate company was organized on St. Patrick's day. March 17, 1870 and Charles Casper became its president. E.A. Watrous was secretary Inter.

Source: Meriden Morning Record - 1st July 1899

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MAX WEISBUCH

Rochester, New York


FIRE IN JEWELRY STORE

Flames Give Firemen a Hard Fight at Store of Max Weisbuch, Rochester, N. Y.

Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 8.–Considerable loss to stock and structure is reported as the result of a fire early last night caused by spontaneous combustion in the rear of the jewelry store conducted by Max Weisbuch, at 234 Clinton Ave. The fire started in a pile of rubbish and a lively and stubborn blaze was in progress when firemen, under direction of Batallion Chief Moran, responded to a box alarm. It was necessary to run three heavy water lines into the store with the result that the valuable stock of jewelry, cut glass, diamonds and other articles are badly damaged.

Damage estimated at $1,500 was done to the building and the firemen were unable to give any estimate on the loss of the stock. Mr. Weisbuch said he had stock worth about $30,000 and that he believed 25 per cent of it was ruined. The firemen were forced to work hard for nearly two hours before the blaze was extinguished.

Street car traffic was delayed for some time due to lines of hose and apparatus in the street.

The building is owned by A. E. Maxon, 238 Clinton Ave., N.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th February 1922

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ALVIN Mfg.Co.

New York


Silver Deposit Process Protected

The suit brought by the Alvin Mfg. Co., New York, in the United States Court at Trenton, N.J., against John H Scharling, of Newark, for infringement of their patent relating to silver deposit ware, has been decided by Judge Gray in favor of the Alvin company. The patent involved relates to the decoration or ornamentation of glass articles with an open or net work of silver, and covers both the process employed in depositing the silver and the article itself.

Source: The Trader & Canadian Jeweller - April 1900

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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWELLERY TRADE IN 1916

REPORT OF VICE-CONSUL KERR

Conditions in the Jewelry Trade of Birmingham (England) District During 1916

Vice-Consul David C. Kerr, Birmingham, Eng., has submitted a report to the Department of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Washington, D. C, regarding business conditions in his consulate. In taking up the jewelry trade he says:

"At the beginning of the war the outlook was discouraging for the jewelry trade, but the slump of 1914 was brief and quickly followed by a strong demand.

During 1916 war workers, earning from $24 to $58 and $73 per week, showed a desire for personal decorations, so that the jewelry trade was busy. There was a great demand for highclass jewelry. The scarcity of labor increased through the transfer of workers to war factories. The amount of munition work now being done by jewelry firms is considerable and the labor now available, even including women and girls, does not exceed 20,000.

"The chief difficulty throughout the year was the scarcity of gold. The Government thought it necessary to end the practice of melting sovereigns, heretofore obtained in fairly large quantities from the banks, and for many years used in the production of wedding rings and other articles for which the peculiar alloy of gold coin was especially adapted. This prohibition immediately placed certain manufacturers in great difficulties, and strong representations were made to the Government to release larger quantities of gold for jewelry manufacture. This demand proved ineffectual. The melting of obsolete gold articles, the collection of old jewelry, and the sifting of floor dust have done more than was expected to meet the difficulty. Another difficulty arose when the Government requisitioned platinum and, under dates of Nov. 16 and Dec. 5, all gold importations were stopped except under special licenses, which could be obtained only when the goods had been ordered and paid for before the law took effect.

"A number of Belgian refugees are employed in Birmingham in the cutting of valuable diamonds, and the effect of this introduction of foreign highly skilled labor is expected to be permanent. The manufacture of fine chains by machinery, which before the war was practically a German industry, has been taken up very extensively in this city.

"There was a decrease in the export of jewels for watches and meters to the United States from $40,000 in 1915 to $12,500 in 1916, but the export of half-pearls and other small stones, not previously shipped from this city, has grown considerably."

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th November 1917

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ROLAND F. NADEAU

Sturbridge, Massachusetts


Ex-High Hurdler Became Silversmith

Sturbridge, Mass. - AP - A crack high hurdler today settled down at a silversmith's bench at old Sturbridge Village "living" museum.

Roland F. Nadeau, contender for a berth on the 1936 U.S. Olympic track team, will hammer out silverware as craftsman did in Paul Revere's day.

A former Colby College student, Maine-born Nadeau claims high and low hurdle records. He also contended for a berth on the U.S. Olympic track team that went to Berlin in 1936.

After war service with the U.S. Marine Corps, he studied metal smithing at the school for American Craftsmen, Alfred University, N.Y. After graduating, he took a post graduate course in silversmithing.

Source: Lewiston Evening Journal - 30th August 1949

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GORHAM Mfg.Co.


WAR WORK AT PROVIDENCE

Activities of Gorham Employes and Others in Patriotic, Philanthropic and Helpful Lines

Providence, R. I., Nov. 17.–The activities and demands in connection with various funds and organizations occasioned by the exigencies of the great world war are calling more and more upon the personnel and resources of the manufacturing jewelry industry of this city, but the responses continue to be as liberal, prompt and willing as have always characterized the guild in its acceptance of every patriotic, philanthropic and charitable appeal. The past week has furnished several additional evidences to this effect.

It is interesting to see the patriotism which has invaded the works of the Gorham Mfg. Co. at Elmwood. Seventy of the young women workers have banded together for the two-fold purpose of doing their bit for the Providence Chapter of the American Red Cross, or whatever other war work appeals to them, and to varying the monotony of work with an hour of well-earned recreation. The organization meeting held last evening was largely attended and a number of articles were made, including pillows from cut rags, kits for soldiers, hemmed handkerchiefs, face cloths and hot water bag covers, and also picked oakum.

A patriotic dance to be held in the Gorham Casino is planned for Nov. 23, the proceeds of which are to be given to the National War Work Council, the particular branch of help for working girls in France and Russia. An honor roll was called, on which are the names of 40 men who have enlisted from the Gorham plant, in whom the new organization will have a special interest.

The girls have an unusually attractive recreation house in the Gorham Casino, a recreation house that was built by the Gorham concern 10 years ago at a cost of $10,000. "The G. G.'s"–The Gorham Girls –for that is the name of the new association, have made the rafters ring with the new camp songs which they are singing with a vim. The officers of the organization are as follows: Miss Olive M. Foye, organizer and president; Miss Mabel Long, secretary, and Louise E. Lang, treasurer.

The girls signing for membership are as follows: Marion Allen, Alice Andrews, Mrs. Bailey, Dezzie Bennett, Bernadette Bouronnais, Maude Bower. Grace Bouchard, May Boyd, Annie Brigdon, Annie Burroughs, Ivah Barber, Margaret Burns, Mae Campeau, Nellie Comboy, C. Carbary, Mary Davis, Bertha Damon, Agnes Ellery, Kilder Ellis, Hattie Ennis, Mary Finley, Margaret Freue, Edith Garvey, Rose C. Gear, Esther Griffin, Mrs. Hardy, Sarah Hunt, Etta M. Hobson, Bertha Honner, Ethel Hyde, Ruth Jerome, Alice Johnson, Bernice Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Violet Johnson, Hazel Jones, Isabel Kenyon, Lillian Leicht, Lillian Lewis, Ethel A. Lewis, Gertrude Lincoln, Lillian Long, Dora Loughlin, Gladys Luther, Clara Lynskey, Agnes McDonald, Ellen McDonald, Mary MacGurl, Catherine Manning, Rose Marra, Helen Murphy, Mary Marra, C. K. Martin, Katherine Morton, Mary O'Neill, Elizabeth Mulvey, Mabel Rounds, Edith Reynolds, Eva Richardson, Susie Sharpies, Elizabeth F. Smith, Mrs. Emma F. Smith, Mabel Swinden, Lillian Whalen, Lillian White, Martha Washburn, Carine A. Wilbur, Maude Wing, Mrs. Jennie M. Wood and Josephine Zimmer.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st November 1917

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