Information Regarding William B. Kerr & Co.

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An image of William Munn Smith, a master craftsman at the Kerr division of Gorham for twenty years:



This image was published in 1925.

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The William B. Kerr Co., 144 Orange St., silversmiths, has been incorporated, the authorized capital being $100,000, with $1,000 paid in.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th May 1906

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Another of the many new belts recently placed on the market by William B. Kerr & Co., 860, Broadway, New York, is illustrated this week. Artistic symbols of affection form the main decorations of this belt, which is made in several finishes.

Source: The Jewelers' Weekly - 15th March 1895

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William B. Kerr Company - Newark, N.J. - 1915

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George F. Wells, formerly of the Whiting Mfg. Co., and later of the Kerr division, has been appointed merchandise manager of the Gorham Mfg. Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th April 1925

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Wm. B. Kerr & Co. - New York - 1900

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Mr. Grom, of the William B. Kerr trio, is the individual average leader in the three-man tournament of the Jewelers’ Bowling League. Mr. Grom has a 201 average for five games. A new team, to be known as the Durand & Co. No. 2 team, has taken the place of the team from Whiteside & Blank in the league. This team rolled its initial games last week against the first team from Durand & Co. and the Carter, Howe & Co. trio. The Carter, Howe & Co, team is now leading in the league with a record of four victories and no defeats. Twenty-two games were played in the tournament last week. Of these the team from the Eastwood-Park Co. won three and lost one; A. J. Hedges & Co. won two and lost one; Long & Koch Co. won one and lost three; Carter, Howe & Co. won two; Durand & Co. No. 1 won two; Durand & Co. No. 2 lost four; Bippart, Griscom & Osborne won one and lost two; W. B. Kerr & Co. won one and lost two; Richardson Manufacturing Co. won two and lost two; Larter & Sons won four; American Oil & Supply Co. won one and lost three, and the Crescent Watch Case Works won one and lost three.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd November 1911

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The Gorham Interests - New York - 1921

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I collect matchbook holders, a 20th century version of the match safe. It held a paper matchbook, rather than loose stick matches. I have 20 matchbook holders with the Kerr fasces mark and "Sterling," all having different patterns of machining. There are 5 different physical Kerr styles, which I differentiate by the way the holder is opened. Since matchbook holders were first patented in 1904, most of these would have been made after Kerr was acquired by Gorham in 1906, and probably not for a few years thereafter. One, awarded as a prize in a bridge tournament, has a 1925 inscription. I'd post some images, but I can't figure out how to do it.

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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The below should help you:

How to Add Images

https://postimages.org (choose 'Share', then copy the 'Hotlink for forums' code) is recommended. Do not use Photobucket or Dropbox.

Ensure your images are embedded. Do not post links. Remember to use the 'Preview' button before submitting your post.

For more information see:

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 82#p103282

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The Wm. B. Kerr Company - Newark, N.J. - 1914

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The Gorham Company - New York - 1924

KERR DIVISION

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