Information Regarding Benedict Mfg.Co.

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The Seventeenth Annual A.N.R.J.A. Gathering Held at Cincinnati Aug, 29-Sept. 1, 1922

The Benedict Mfg. Co., East Syracuse, N. Y., had an extensive exhibit at the convention. A small display was maintained in room 278 of the main exhibit floor in charge of A. F. Saunders while a much larger exhibit was made in room 850 with Wm. A. Van Patten in charge. Salad bowls, candles, coffee sets, vegetable dishes and most all table holloware were shown in the Georgian and Adam patterns of the Benedict Period Plate. A large line of desk sets and smokers' articles in Tabard Silver, Tabard Brass and Tabard Bronze were shown.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th September 1922

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The Benedict Mfg. Co., of East Syracuse, N. Y., have taken over the entire plant of the Onondaga Metal Shops, and have moved the machinery to East Syracuse, building a special factory to accommodate the same, which will be known as the Benedict Art Studio. The line will consist of hand-wrought copper, brass and iron, made in pieces widely different in size and use; such as lamps, lanterns, chandeliers, electroliers, umbrella stands, jardiniers, smoking sets, wine coolers, wall placques, andirons, etc. They will also produce all kinds of architectural and decorative iron work, such as window gratings, fireplace, hoods, gateways and doors, knockers and escutcheons, and, in fact, any special kind of work that may be required. The employees of the factory are workmen brought to this country for the special purpose of reviving in America the old European method of producing art metal that will last for all time. The finish produced on the iron work is known in the old world as "Armor Bright," making a very pleasing surface effect, while the objects in brass and copper are subjected to the process known as firing which develops a color not obtainable under any process known to man; in consequence the works of art turned out will not lose color, but on the contrary the longer they are in use the more beautiful they become. Most of the employees are skilled workmen from Austria-Hungary and Holland. The Benedict Mfg. Co. have been makers of silver plated-ware and metal novelties in both flat-ware and hollow-ware for a number of years, therefore they are peculiarly well situated to take over this new line, for which we predict an abundant success.

Source: Fabrics, Fancy-Goods and Notions - November 1906

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The M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co. on Friday received from Sydney, Australia, an order for 3,800 pieces of silver ware, which is the first order to the company from that far off country. It is for silver plated hollow ware, and includes orders for tea sets, cake baskets and other articles of that description.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th May 1897

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The Benedict Mfg. Co.’s employes at its factory in East Syracuse, are now working Sundays and will continue to do so until the holiday season business has been finished, so great has been the demand upon the factory output this season. Up till this month the full force has been working 12 hours a day, but this time has now been extended to 13 hours a day, and it is said that even with this extra time in working hours the orders received are taxing the full capacity of the entire factory, and that every effort is required to meet the conditions of increased business. Never before has such a large business been done in the local factory, and the fact that the traveling salesmen were called in some time ago, in view of the statement that the factory could not cope with any more orders during the present season, is evidence of the large amount of business on the books of the company.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th December 1909

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P. A. Coon and H. N. Gale Form a New Silver Plate Company

Syracuse, N. Y., June 27.—A company have been organized for the manufacture and sale of silver plated ware and metal goods by P. A. Coon, formerly connected with the Oneida Silverware Mfg. Co., and H. N. Gale, formerly associated with the M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co., East Syracuse. The business will be located in the Hier factory building, in N. Clinton St. The company are now making up samples and say they expect to have five or six men out by July 15 for Fall business.

Mr. Coon negotiated for some time for the purchase of the Oneida Silverware Co. factory, but finally decided to locate the business in this city.

Source: The Jewellers' Circular - 3rd July 1901

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Benedict-Proctor Manufacturing Company, Limited - Trenton, Ontario - 1920

'POLYCHROME'

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The M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co., East Syracuse, last week moved from Syracuse the entire machinery and tools of the Onondaga Silverware Co., who started up about two years ago and only run about one month’s time. In order to accomodate the new machinery, the Benedict company are erecting an addition to their plant and are also putting up a large new 75-foot brick chimney. The M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co. started up on full time after being shut down for one week, on account of the July 4 vacation. It is expected that at least 100 additional hands will be needed to operate the machinery now being put in.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th July 1898

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Incorporation License Granted to Benedict Clark Silver Co.

La Salle, Ill., May 22.—A license to incorporate has been granted the Benedict-Clark Silver Co. by the Secretary of State and was filed for record. May 18. The application is signed by Henry Mayo, F. K. Stickle and V. J. Duncan. The capital stock is placed at $60,000 and is divided into 10,000 lots between H. L. Benedict, M. S. Benedict, L. McGlashan, F. K. Stickle, D. J. Toothill and E. G. Clark. The Benedict-Clark Silver Co. purchased the plant of the Ottawa Silver Co., Ottawa, Ill., March 10, and succeeded that company.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th June 1901

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Sample of item from Benedict Indestructo line used to supply soda fountains. Marked as "Sheffield Plate" and "Nickel Silver" base, numbered 1379 for catalogue. Likely circa 1920's. 6 1/4" L x 2 1/2" H x 4 3/4" W at extremes.

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The Benedict Mfg. Co., of East Syracuse, N. Y., are placing on the market a new line of art metal goods which they call "Assyrian-Gold". These goods are made in the form of jewel caskets, clocks, candlesticks and the finish is made to correspond with the name.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1910

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An addition 43 x 107 feet is to be built on to the works of the Benedict Mfg. Co., of East Syracuse, N. Y., manufacturers of plated wares.

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

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The M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co., of East Syracuse, N. Y., who manufacture silver-plated wares were not forced out of business by the failure of the Benedict & Macfarlane Co., of trading stamp fame. but are conducting business as usual. The business is now being carried on under the trusteeship of the Syracuse Trust Co.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - October 1905

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Newton Owen, of the Benedict, Mfg. Co., with headquarters here, is on a visit to the factory at Syracuse.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th November 1906

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The Benedict Mfg Co. of East Syracuse, N. Y., manufacturers of metal novelties, plated goods, etc., have formed a new company called the Benedict Proctor Co. Ltd. which will manufacture the same line of goods in Toronto, Canada. The works will be located in this city and a factory has been obtained at 32, Church St. The equipment is now being installed. The capital stock of this new company is $25,000 and L. G. Proctor is the president.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1913

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Creditors of Harry L. Benedict, of the M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co., East Syracuse, N. Y., and the Benedict & MacFarlane Co., have been notified of a meeting of the creditors of the bankrupt, to be held before Referee in Bankruptcy Eastman, at 901 Monadnock building, Chicago, Dec. 8, at 10 o’clock. The bankrupt’s receiver, Edward C. Day, has filed his report, and it will be passed upon by the creditors, after which action will be taken upon the application of the Peck & Hillis Co. for an allowance to the petitioning creditors in the bankruptcy proceedings and the application of the Plainfield Silver Plate Co. for expenses and attorney’s fees in procuring an attachment against the bankrupt before the bankruptcy petition was filed.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th December 1905

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Trustee of Harry L. Benedict Files His Report With the Bankruptcy Court

Utica. N. Y., Dec. 29.—William A. MacKenzie, receiver for Harry L. Benedict, of the Benedict & MacFarland Trading Stamp Co. and principal stockholder of the bankrupt M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co., of East Syracuse, has filed his report, and it will be acted upon at a meeting of creditors to be held before Referee Stone at Syracuse on Jan. 9.

Mr. MacKenzie reports that the assets of Benedict consisted of stocks in trading stamp stores in Chicago, Milwaukee and about a dozen other cities in the west, stock in corporations, including the M. S. Benediet Mfg. Co., notes, etc. The stores contained large stocks of merchandise, which were given to persons in return for trading stamps issued.

Prior to Mr. MacKenzie’s appointment attachments had been filed on the stocks in the Chicago and Milwaukee stores and a Federal receiver was in charge of Benedict’s property in Chicago. This, it was claimed by Mr. MacKenzie, was without jurisdiction, as the residence of the bankrupt and his place of business were in the northern district of New York. After some negotiations the Chicago receiver turned over the property to Mr. MacKenzie. Benedict entered a plea against the jurisdiction of the Federal courts in Illinois and no adjudication has ever been had there. All the property in the receiver’s hands has been appraised at $7,453.33. He has received $200 in cash and paid out $55, leaving a cash balance of $145. Mr. MacKenzie is now the trustee of Benedict’s property.

The Syracuse plant of the M. S. Benedict Mfg. Co. will shut down next week, preparatory to the sale of the plant on Jan. 23. The branch plant at Ottawa, Can., was sold at private sale for $4,500.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd January 1906

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T.N. Benedict Mfg. Co. - East Syracuse, N.Y. - 1923

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The Benedict Mfg. Co. was recently incorporated under the laws of New Jersey to manufacture silverware, with an authorized capital stock of $10,000. The incorporators are : Clarence F. Walker and Robert J. Bain, Jersey City, and Raymond T. Parrot, Elizabeth.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th February 1906

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The Benedict-Proctor Company of Toledo, Canada, manufacturers of art metal wares, have enlarged their factory by the purchase of the plant of the Defries Woodman Company of Alliston, Ont.. Canada and will move to this place. It is reported that the price paid was $40,000. The Benedict-Proctor Company was started some time ago as a Canadian branch of the Benedict Mfg. Company of East Syracuse, N. Y.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - September 1913

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Benedict Manufacturing Co. - East Syracuse, N.Y. - 1924

'BENEDICT PERIOD PLATE'

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