The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
Mesh Bags Composed Entirely of Silver Declared Dutiable at 85 Per Cent. Under the Jewelry Schedule
After a strong fight by importers to secure lower duty on women's mesh bags composed entirely of silver, the Board of United States General Appraisers last week upheld Collector Loeb's assessment of an 85 per cent, duty on these articles. Hansel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher figure as the protestants in the test case, but the entire trade, both foreign and domestic, is deeply interested in the issue, as the difference in the duty assessed by the Government and that claimed by the importers is 40 per cent.
The merchandise in question consists of handbags, finished and unfinished, made in chief value of metal mesh, composed of sterling silver and valued at over $2 per dozen pieces. Duty was assessed by the collector at rates equivalent to 85 per cent, ad valorem under Par. 448 covering “unfinished bags, purses and other articles or parts thereof made in chief value of metal mesh composed of silver valued at $2 per dozen
pieces.” The importers asked for a rate of 40 per cent, as "articles or wares not specially provided for, composed wholly or in part of silver,” and whether partly or wholly' manufactured.
Churchill & Marlowe, counsel for the importers, argued before the Board that the merchandise is not covered by Par. 448 as assessed by the collector, because it is composed entirely of silver, and that the provisions for mesh bags and their parts in that paragraph include only such bags or parts as are in chief value of silver. It was further claimed that the intent of Congress is plainly indicated as including in that part of the paragraph in question only such bags, purses and other articles or parts thereof which are made of metal mesh composed of two or more materials of which silver represents the component of chief value.
In overruling the protest Judge Sharretts says:
It is quite apparent that counsel for the importers misapprehended the scope of the provisions of Par. 448, with regard to the merchandise in
question. The words “made in chief value of metal mesh,” apply to “bags, purses and other articles,” while the words “composed of silver,” etc., apply to the mesh and not to the completed articles. Mesh bags and purses are made by attaching the mesh to a solid frame and to bring these articles within the terms of the paragraph, the mesh must be of more value than the other parts of the articles. A mesh bag or purse composed of a gold frame or a silver frame set with precious stones, or any frame of more value than the mesh, would not fall for duty under Par 448. but were such not the case the importers’ contention could not be upheld.
A case involving the same principle of law now contended for on behalf or the importers, was decided adversely to the importers by this
Board in re Cauvigna Brush Co., in G. A. 7022 (T. D. 30634), which decision was affirmed by the United States Court of Customs Appeals (T.D. 31118).
In that case the merchandise consisted of articles composed wholly of celluloid, and the importers claimed that as Par. 17 provides only for articles of which collodion, pyroxylin or celluloid, etc., is the component of chief value, the merchandise, which consisted wholly of celluloid, was not dutiable thereunder. In the decision of that case we said:
“We are not greatly impressed with this argument. Articles composed wholly of collodian are composed in chief value of that substance within the common understanding, and in accordance with the well-known principle that the greater, includes the less; and if it cannot be shown with reasonable certainty that Congress intended the phrase ‘articles composed in chief value of collodion’ should have a restricted meaning different from the common understanding of the import of the words, we must conclude that the articles here in dispute are included in that provision.”
Following the ruling in the above cited decision, we hold that the silver mesh bags and parts thereof in the case at bar are made in chief value of metal mesh composed of silver, and, upon the authority of G.A. 7129 (T. D. 31089), we overrule the protest, the collector’s decision being
affirmed.”
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1911
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After a strong fight by importers to secure lower duty on women's mesh bags composed entirely of silver, the Board of United States General Appraisers last week upheld Collector Loeb's assessment of an 85 per cent, duty on these articles. Hansel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher figure as the protestants in the test case, but the entire trade, both foreign and domestic, is deeply interested in the issue, as the difference in the duty assessed by the Government and that claimed by the importers is 40 per cent.
The merchandise in question consists of handbags, finished and unfinished, made in chief value of metal mesh, composed of sterling silver and valued at over $2 per dozen pieces. Duty was assessed by the collector at rates equivalent to 85 per cent, ad valorem under Par. 448 covering “unfinished bags, purses and other articles or parts thereof made in chief value of metal mesh composed of silver valued at $2 per dozen
pieces.” The importers asked for a rate of 40 per cent, as "articles or wares not specially provided for, composed wholly or in part of silver,” and whether partly or wholly' manufactured.
Churchill & Marlowe, counsel for the importers, argued before the Board that the merchandise is not covered by Par. 448 as assessed by the collector, because it is composed entirely of silver, and that the provisions for mesh bags and their parts in that paragraph include only such bags or parts as are in chief value of silver. It was further claimed that the intent of Congress is plainly indicated as including in that part of the paragraph in question only such bags, purses and other articles or parts thereof which are made of metal mesh composed of two or more materials of which silver represents the component of chief value.
In overruling the protest Judge Sharretts says:
It is quite apparent that counsel for the importers misapprehended the scope of the provisions of Par. 448, with regard to the merchandise in
question. The words “made in chief value of metal mesh,” apply to “bags, purses and other articles,” while the words “composed of silver,” etc., apply to the mesh and not to the completed articles. Mesh bags and purses are made by attaching the mesh to a solid frame and to bring these articles within the terms of the paragraph, the mesh must be of more value than the other parts of the articles. A mesh bag or purse composed of a gold frame or a silver frame set with precious stones, or any frame of more value than the mesh, would not fall for duty under Par 448. but were such not the case the importers’ contention could not be upheld.
A case involving the same principle of law now contended for on behalf or the importers, was decided adversely to the importers by this
Board in re Cauvigna Brush Co., in G. A. 7022 (T. D. 30634), which decision was affirmed by the United States Court of Customs Appeals (T.D. 31118).
In that case the merchandise consisted of articles composed wholly of celluloid, and the importers claimed that as Par. 17 provides only for articles of which collodion, pyroxylin or celluloid, etc., is the component of chief value, the merchandise, which consisted wholly of celluloid, was not dutiable thereunder. In the decision of that case we said:
“We are not greatly impressed with this argument. Articles composed wholly of collodian are composed in chief value of that substance within the common understanding, and in accordance with the well-known principle that the greater, includes the less; and if it cannot be shown with reasonable certainty that Congress intended the phrase ‘articles composed in chief value of collodion’ should have a restricted meaning different from the common understanding of the import of the words, we must conclude that the articles here in dispute are included in that provision.”
Following the ruling in the above cited decision, we hold that the silver mesh bags and parts thereof in the case at bar are made in chief value of metal mesh composed of silver, and, upon the authority of G.A. 7129 (T. D. 31089), we overrule the protest, the collector’s decision being
affirmed.”
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th October 1911
Trev.
Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
CHARLES W. PARK
97, Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey
Charles W. Park, who recently opened a silver goods factory at 97 Oliver street, making a specialty of German silver mesh bags, has his lines ready, and salesmen will soon go out on the road.
Source: The Metal Industry - September 1911
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97, Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey
Charles W. Park, who recently opened a silver goods factory at 97 Oliver street, making a specialty of German silver mesh bags, has his lines ready, and salesmen will soon go out on the road.
Source: The Metal Industry - September 1911
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
WHITE Mfg. Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
Frank D. White, formerly with the Sanderson Mfg. Co., has started manufacturing mesh bags and other specialties at 93 Sabin St. under the firm style of the White Mfg. Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th December 1920
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Providence, Rhode Island
Frank D. White, formerly with the Sanderson Mfg. Co., has started manufacturing mesh bags and other specialties at 93 Sabin St. under the firm style of the White Mfg. Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th December 1920
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
S. KOHN
41, Maiden Lane, New York
S. Kohn - New York - 1915
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41, Maiden Lane, New York
S. Kohn - New York - 1915
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
MORRIS, MANN, & REILLY
Chicago, New York and Providence
THE BULGARIAN MESH BAG
The Bulgarian mesh bag illustrated on this page is representative of an interesting line. It is lined with dainty Dresden ribbon and has a round, flat, filigree silver top, closely set with good-sized jewels in the rich Bulgarian colorings. The inside of the cover is fitted with a round mirror.
These bags come in four sizes, silver only, and retail from $3 to $5.
Source: Dry Goods Economist - 22nd March 1913
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Chicago, New York and Providence
THE BULGARIAN MESH BAG
The Bulgarian mesh bag illustrated on this page is representative of an interesting line. It is lined with dainty Dresden ribbon and has a round, flat, filigree silver top, closely set with good-sized jewels in the rich Bulgarian colorings. The inside of the cover is fitted with a round mirror.
These bags come in four sizes, silver only, and retail from $3 to $5.
Source: Dry Goods Economist - 22nd March 1913
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
G. SILBERSTEIN
66, Rue de Bondy, Paris
G. Silberstein - Paris - 1924
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66, Rue de Bondy, Paris
G. Silberstein - Paris - 1924
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
ELBIEF Co. Ltd.
159, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Elbief Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1946
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159, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Elbief Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1946
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
BÜNDERT & LETTRÉ
Spittelmarkt 8-10, Berlin and Pforzheim
Bündert & Lettré - Berlin - 1904
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Spittelmarkt 8-10, Berlin and Pforzheim
Bündert & Lettré - Berlin - 1904
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
HIBBERT & JASLOW
43, Leonard Street, New York and 207, St. James Street, Montreal
Hibbert & Jaslow - New York & Montreal - 1914
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43, Leonard Street, New York and 207, St. James Street, Montreal
Hibbert & Jaslow - New York & Montreal - 1914
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
A Whiting & Davis Co. advertisement for the Cuban market:
Kates Brothers - Havana - 1919
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Kates Brothers - Havana - 1919
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
BLOOMINGDALE BROS.
New York
Bloomingdale Bros. - New York - 1915
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New York
Bloomingdale Bros. - New York - 1915
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
ROBERT CAWLEY
The High Cross, Chester
An imported mesh-bag by an unknown maker imported into England via the Chester Assay Office and assayed in 1926. The sponsor being Robert Cawley of Chester:
R.C - Chester - 1926
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The High Cross, Chester
An imported mesh-bag by an unknown maker imported into England via the Chester Assay Office and assayed in 1926. The sponsor being Robert Cawley of Chester:
R.C - Chester - 1926
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
LOS ANGELES MESH BAG Co.
Los Angeles
Harry N. Dormer, better known as "English Harry," a mesh bag expert, has returned from an extended trip from London, England, which has taken up 11 months, to visit his parents whom he had not seen for 20 years. He sailed on the Lochgoil last July 21 via the Panama Canal, being a 30 days' cruise, and returned May 28 on the Olympic to New York, staying two days at Philadelphia, Pa., and visiting the Capital and New Orleans on the trip back. He arrived in England 20 years to the very hour from the time he left. He is proprietor of the Los Angeles Mesh Bag Co., and is in business with A. K. Curtiss, jeweler, 711 W. 6th St., of this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th August 1924
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Los Angeles
Harry N. Dormer, better known as "English Harry," a mesh bag expert, has returned from an extended trip from London, England, which has taken up 11 months, to visit his parents whom he had not seen for 20 years. He sailed on the Lochgoil last July 21 via the Panama Canal, being a 30 days' cruise, and returned May 28 on the Olympic to New York, staying two days at Philadelphia, Pa., and visiting the Capital and New Orleans on the trip back. He arrived in England 20 years to the very hour from the time he left. He is proprietor of the Los Angeles Mesh Bag Co., and is in business with A. K. Curtiss, jeweler, 711 W. 6th St., of this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th August 1924
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
ALBERT ROSENHAIN
Leipzigerstrasse 73-74, Berlin
Albert Rosenhain - Berlin - 1903
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Leipzigerstrasse 73-74, Berlin
Albert Rosenhain - Berlin - 1903
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
GEORGE EDMONDS Ltd.
Soho Hill Works, Birmingham
George Edmonds Ltd. - Birmingham - 1920
'VICTORY'
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Soho Hill Works, Birmingham
George Edmonds Ltd. - Birmingham - 1920
'VICTORY'
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
ANDRÉ VILLARET
Almada, Portugal
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Almada, Portugal
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
JOSE BAÑON LOPEZ
Villena
Jose Banon Lopez - Villena - 1921
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Villena
Jose Banon Lopez - Villena - 1921
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
CROSS & BEGUELIN
31, Maiden Lane, New York
Cross & Beguelin - New York - 1908
Cross & Beguelin - New York - 1910
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31, Maiden Lane, New York
Cross & Beguelin - New York - 1908
Cross & Beguelin - New York - 1910
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
WENDELL & Co.
45-47-49, John Street, New York and 256-258-260, Madison Street, Chicago
Wendell & Company - New York and Chicago - 1909
Wendell & Company - New York and Chicago - 1912
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45-47-49, John Street, New York and 256-258-260, Madison Street, Chicago
Wendell & Company - New York and Chicago - 1909
Wendell & Company - New York and Chicago - 1912
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Re: The Mesh Bag and Bag Frame Industry
EGB
Birmingham?
An example of a silver mesh purse imported into Great Britain via the Birmingham Assay Office in 1908, by the yet to be identified sponsor 'EGB':
EGB - Birmingham - 1908
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Birmingham?
An example of a silver mesh purse imported into Great Britain via the Birmingham Assay Office in 1908, by the yet to be identified sponsor 'EGB':
EGB - Birmingham - 1908
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