Information Regarding R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co.

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Joseph Massi, 25 years of age, an employe of the R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Conn., was killed by a trolley car in that town last week Sunday evening as he was about to get aboard. An autoist, whose machine crashed into the trolley car at the time of the fatal accident, has been arrested to appear before a coroner for investigation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th October 1921

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Col. W.J. Leavenworth, Gurdon W. Hull, and other leading men of Wallingford, have applied to he State legislature for a franchise for an electric railroad line In that town. Their application will probably be granted. They guarantee that an electric line from R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co, to Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. will be in opperation Inside of a year.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd February 1893

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1912

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1920

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co.. of Wallingford. Conn., manufacturers of sterling-silver and silver plated ware, are building an addition 60x80 feet to their sterling-silver department.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - June 1907

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The R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Conn., manufacturer of silverware, has arranged for the erection of a new two-story brick building on Quinnipiac Street, Meridan.

Source: The Iron Age - 20th March 1919

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, have upward of 400 employes on their payrolls.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd September 1891

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Drawback on tinned spoons manufactured by the R. Wallace & Sons' Manufacturing Company, of Wallingford, Conn., with the use of imported steel

Treasury Department, July 17, 1908

Sir: On the exportation of tin spoons manufactured by the R. Wallace & Sons' Manufacturing Company, of Wallingford, Conn., with the use of imported steel, a drawback will be allowed equal in amount to the duty paid on the imported material so used, less the legal deduction of 1 per cent.

The preliminary entry must show the marks and numbers of the shipping packages and the number of gross of spoons of each size contained in each package and in the entire shipment. Each shipping package must be marked to show its contents.

The drawback entry must show the total number of gross of spoons of each size and the quantity of imported steel used in the manufacture thereof. Such drawback entry must show, in addition to the usual averments, that the spoons were manufactured of the materials and in the manner set forth in the manufacturers' sworn statement, dated July 8, 1908, transmitted herewith for filing in your office.

In liquidation, the quantity of imported steel which may be taken as the basis for the allowance of drawback may equal the quantity consumed as declared in the drawback entry, provided it shall not exceed 12.96 pounds for each gross of tablespoons, and 6.58 pounds for each gross of teaspoons exported, to which weights may be added 90.78 per cent in the case of tablespoons, and 81.42 per cent in the case of teaspoons, to compensate for worthless waste incurred in the process of manufacture.

Respectfully, L. A. Coolidge,
(56906.) Assistant Secretary.
Collector Of Customs, Boston, Mass.

Source: Treasury Decisions Under Customs and Other Laws - United States. Dept. of the Treasury - 1909

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RECENT AMERICAN PATENTS

For An Improvement In The Manufacture Of Spoons. - Robert Wallace.

Claim.—" I do not claim the strengthening of the spoon handles by the enclosing therein either a wire or flat piece of tin, or other metal, the latter mode having been used by me in years past, and found not to answer the purpose ; but I do claim as my invention the enclosing in the centre of the handle of a spoon, for the purpose of strengthening the same, a strip or piece of tin plate, or other suitable metal, in concave, grooved, or tubular shape, or in any shape whereby one or more edges of the said strip or piece will be made to resist the up-and-down strain of the handle, said strip or piece having been first formed or shaped by a drop in suitable dies or otherwise, and carved to suit the bend of the handle, all in manner and substantially as set forth."

Source: The Mechanics Magazine - 9th June 1849

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1902

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1894

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Col. Leavenworth, treasurer of R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., has been paying a visit to the Chicago office.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th November 1899

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R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1894

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The R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, has decided henceforth to run its German silver hollow-ware branch on 12hours' time.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd September 1902

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R. Wallace &. Sons’ Manufacturing Co., Wallingford.—Of New England’s many notably successful and important industries, that of R. Wallace & Sons’ Manufacturing Company, of Wallingford, is one of the most prominent; and for forty years the concern has wielded a beneficent influence on the home and foreign trade of this section. The seed from which this extensive plant was germinated was planted, in 1846, by Robert Wallace, and in 1865, the Wallace & Simpson Co. was organized and incorporated as his successor, and by act of the State Legislature the name of the corporation was, on the 17th of June, 1871, changed to the R. Wallace & Sons’ Manufacturing Co., and under this corporate name and style. the business has been extended from time to time, until at present it has attained most important proportions.

The valuable plant of the company is one of the most complete and extensive of its kind in the United States, the buildings being substantially built of brick, two and three stories in height. and covering an area of several acres of ground.

The machinery, which comprises the best in use for the special purposes of the concern, is driven by both steam and water, of an aggregate of 250 horse-power, and a force of 330 operatives and skilled workmen are employed in the establishment.

The product of these works comprises sterling silver ware and the finest cast steel table ware and cutlery, plated with fine silver and nickel, spoons and forks tinned, plated and solid, embracing many specialties for which the company is famous. The line of button hooks, nut-picks and cracks is especially notable, and are new in design, moderate in cost, and unsurpassed in quality of workmanship and finish.

In this line of merchandise. the productions of the R. Wallace & Sons’ Company are sufficiently varied and comprehensive as to meet all requirements of the trade, the list comprising tea and table spoons, plain and ornamented in the most beautiful manner. Bar spoons in elegant and original designs, pickle and oyster forks. fruit knives and sugar-shells and tongs of many and beautiful patterns, butter-knives and Julep strainers, glove and button hooks in handsome cases, Corinthian nut picks and cracks in satin lined cases, child’s sets, soup and oyster ladies, cheese scoops, etc.; and such is the repute of the company’s goods for durability, style and general excellence. that the demand for their merchandise is constant, wide-spread and increasing, the trade extending to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries.

The goods bearing the stamp of Wallace Bros. are recognized as standard everywhere, and are guaranteed not to peel and not to be of brass, and are warranted to be more durable for prices asked, than any like merchandise offered to the public.

The officers of the company are as follows: President, Robert Wallace; Secretary, F A. Wallace; Treasurer, Col. W. J. Leavenworth, all of whom are well and widely known in trade circles at home, as ably representing one of the oldest and most successful industries of the country.

Source: Leading Business Men of New Haven County - 1887

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DEATH OF HENRY L. WALLACE

Secretary of R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. Passes Away at His Home in Wallingford, Conn.

Wallingford, Conn., May 15.—The residents of Wallingford were shocked last evening to learn of the death of Henry L. Wallace, which occurred at his home on South Main St., following a brief illness of pneumonia.

Mr. Wallace was a well-known and highly respected citizen of Wallingford and was the secretary of the R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., a brother to the president of the concern and a son of the founder of the business, Robert Wallace. He was also a director of the Wallingford Co., Inc., and a member of the Park Commission in the town of Wallingford.

Although not enjoying good health for several years, his life was largely devoted to kindly deeds, which will endear his memory to many who have enjoyed his friendship and his passing will be mourned by a host of friends.

The deceased leaves one brother, Frank A. Wallace, and three sisters, Mrs. W. J. Leavenworth, Mrs. Adele Sisson and Miss Harriet Wallace.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, the interment being in Memoriam Cemetery.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th May 1920

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The R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Conn., have become the exclusive agents of the Hartford Silver Plate Co., in Chicago. At their handsome salesrooms, 86 Wabash Ave., in that city, there is now on exhibition a large and varied line of unique World's Fair novelties from the factory of the Hartford Silver Plate Co., which promise to prove exceedingly popular. Among other things are smoking and writing sets, thermometers, jewel cases, pin cushions, trinket trays, card cases, toothpick holders, colognes, puff boxes, etc., etc , made up in natural objects such as sea shells, turkey legs, cob pipes, etc., on which in many cases a gold plate has been applied directly, by a patented process. The line should be seen by every buyer.

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

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Ex-Col. W. J. Leavenworth has presented to the Second regiment, his former command, a gold badge, to be called the skirmishers' badge, for which the marksmen will compete.

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

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R. Wallace & Sons Mannufacturing Co. - Wallingford, Conn. - 1919

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The R. Wallace & Son Manufacturing Company, silversmiths. Wallingford, Conn., have issued for March their miniature magazine, called The Wallace. This is an interesting little booklet relating to the dainty and exclusive patterns of silver-plated ware manufactured by this concern.

Source: The Metal Industry - April 1909

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