Information Regarding Shreve, Crump & Low

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Prompt action on the part of Frederick Shaughnessy, a clerk in the store of Shreve, Crump & Low, Inc., resulted in the arrest of two men, Joseph S. Cao and Charles Croce, who were later charged with attempted larceny of jewelry valued at $1,100. The men entered the store Wednesday afternoon about two o’clock and asked to be shown some bracelets. Shaughnessy took out a few and charges he saw one of the men put a bracelet in his pocket. Shaughnessy quickly grabbed the man and called for help. Patrolman Fred Allen, who was near, hurried into the store and arrested the two men. The men were arraigned in the municipal court Thursday and held in bail of $5,000 each for trial July 16. Four additional charges were brought against them, accusing them of larceny of jewelry from the Studio Jewelry Co., 141 Tremont St., where, it is charged, two solid gold chains were stolen from; George Homor, 45 Winter St., and from Harrington & Freeman, 59 Court St., where two gold watches and two rings were taken.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th July 1919

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Hershon Bros. announce that they have acquired the business of their father, A. Hershon, 5 Bromfield St., who has retired. Mr. Hershon was for 18 years with A. S. Hirschberg before entering into business for himself. Harry Hershon, one of the sons, was formerly connected with Shreve, Crump & Low, Inc., where he was engaged in making fine platinum mountings, but when this country entered the war he became an officer on the naval hospital ship Mercy, crossing the ocean several times and bringing back wounded men. He was in this service for 18 months. Al Hershon, the other son, was with Ratzkoff Bros. for three years as a diamond setter. The new owners are engaged in the manufacture of fine gold and platinum jewelry at 5 Bromfield St., which offices have just been renovated and reorganized.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th July 1919

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Charles S. Patten, formerly with Shreve, Crump & Low Co. has become associated with Bigelow, Kennard & Co. as diamond buyer.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th November 1916

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William Simpson and Julian Dunlap, salesmen with the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., have relinquished their positions with the concern.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th February 1913

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Suit has been brought in the Suffolk County Superior Court in the name of Elsa L. Talbot, of Brookline, to recover $12,000 for the alleged loss of a ring of sentimental as well as intrinsic value left with the Shreve, Crump & Low Co. about Jan. 1 for alteration. The firm contends that the ring, actually worth about $90, was altered as ordered and duly delivered at the office of Mr. Talbot, in this city, receipt for said delivery being given at the time, and that the loss, if such occurred, took place subsequently, and that the firm is not accountable therefor.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th February 1913

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Joseph L. Casey, formerly engraver for Bigelow, Kennard & Co., is now with the Shreve, Crump & Low Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th February 1913

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Shreve, Crump & Low Co. - Boston - 1977

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The Shreve, Crump & Low Co. was the manufacturer of the Boston Herald trophy, an ornate Grecian loving cup, 14½ inches tall and weighing 125 ounces, which is offered for competing automobilists in 10- mile race contests.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th June 1904

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The funeral of Frank A. Kilb, for many years in the employ of Shreve, Crump & Low Co., took place in Melrose, March 30. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, burial being in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Stoneham. Mr. Kilb lived in Melrose 18 years, and was a native of Cincinnati. He is survived by his widow, one son and four daughters.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th April 1919

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W. A. Ainsworth, former salesman for the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., but more recently with the Tilden-Thurber Co., of Providence, has again entered the employ of the Shreve, Crump & Low Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th December 1912


George Fleming, head engraver for Shreve, Crump & Low for several years, has gone to a sanitarium in Worcester, Mass. John Gove, also formerly of the company’s engraving force, is now with H. W. Langlan.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th December 1912

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Shreve, Crump & Low Co. - Boston - 1901

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Charles H. Crump, of the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., is away on a Fall vacation trip. Benjamin D. Shreve recently returned from an early October hunting trip in New Hampshire.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1915

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The Shreve, Crump & Low Co. and Bigelow, Kennard & Co. took part in the Animated Advertising Adventure in the Boston Opera House for the benefit of the Boston Children’s Friends’ Society and the Travelers’ Aid Society. Miss Virginia Roberts appeared for Bigelow, Kennard & Co. and Miss Barbara Stone for the Shreve, Crump & Low Co. The two women wore the latest styles in bracelets, barpins, earrings and rings.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd December 1925

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An exhibition of semi-precious stones was held last week at Shreve, Crump & Low Inc., Boston, Mass., the carnelian and topaz seemed to be the most popular, but a close third was coral for skin jewelry. Jade and amethyst found numerous admirers and continue popular. The display was mounted mostly in gold, although there was a large quantity of uncut stones in the exhibition. Shreve, Crump & Low present a number of exhibitions during the year, all of them designed to educate the public in the value and art of jewelry. These exhibits always create a great deal of public interest.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th April 1929

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Death of O. B. Shreve President of Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, Passes on at Advanced Age

Boston, Mass., March 15.—Dr. Octavius B. Shreve, president of the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Inc., operator of the oldest jewelry store in this city, died last Thursday in Salem , in his 89th year. He was a physician, receiving his M. D. from Columbia University in 1865. Dr. Shreve was born in Saco, Me. , June 4, 1841 , and was the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth P. Shreve. He studied at Harvard, where he received his A. B. in 1863 and his A. M. two years later.

For many years Dr. Shreve was member of the Algonquin Club of Boston and the Eastern Yacht Club. He was also a member of the Episcopal Church. In 1864 he married Sarah Cox Deland and there were three children.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th March 1930

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An unusually fine exhibition of pearls was held by Shreve, Crump & Son Co., last week. Warren Armington, of the company, says that never before has there been such a demand for pearls. Not only are the most wealthy buying these gems, but the desire to possess such stones is showing itself in every class of society. The demand is for rings, brooches, earrings, and especially necklaces. The sales have been exceptionally numerous this season.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1921

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Frank Hayward, formerly of the silverware department of the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., has severed his connection with the house.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th April 1915

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P. S. Nichols, head of the antique department of the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., is on a trip, combining business and pleasure, to the cities of New York, Philadelphia and Washington.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th June 1912

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Shreve, Crump & Low Co. - Boston - 1976

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Victor J. Hyde, salesman, with the Shreve, Crump & Low Co., is prominent in amateur theatricals in his home city of Medford, and took a leading part in a drama given there by local talent, last week. R. Stanley Sanderson, of the same concern, has returned from a business trip to New York.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th April 1910

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