The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)

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LEWIS HARRIS

Leeds and Scarborough


ALLEGED FRAUD ON CREDITORS

At Leeds, on Saturday, September 19, Lewis Harris, diamond merchant, formerly of Leeds and Scarborough, and Frederick Harris, medical student, his son, were remanded, charged with having conspired together to defraud the creditors of Lewis Harris, who was also charged with having committed various offences under the Debtors' Act.

Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1885

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S. BARTON

Leeds


An example of the work of S. Barton, a student at the Leeds School of Art:



This image is from 1916.

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W.A. BUTLAND

22, Kirkgate, Shipley



W.A. Butland - Shipley - 1915

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W.S. ROBINSON

Richmond





On the back of the badge is the inscription, — “Chain and Badge of 18 carat gold, purchased by Voluntary Subscription. Richmond, Anno Domini, 1872, Thomas Thompson, Mayor’’ ; and on the back of the central link, — “Executed by W. S. Robinson, goldsmith, Richmond, Yorks.” This remarkable fine example of the goldsmiths and jewellers art was designed and manufactured, at a cost of £250, by Mr. Robinson, who received a special vote of thanks from the Corporation “for the admirable taste, research and judgment, care and industry, shown in the design, workmanship, and exquisite execution of the chain and badge.”

Source: Old Yorkshire - 1889

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JOHN GRIFFITH

57, North Parade, and 71, Otley Road, Bradford


NOTICES OF DIVIDENDS

GRIFFITH, John, 47, Byron-street, and carrying on business at 57, North-parade, and 71, Otley-road, all in the city of Bradford.
JEWELLER.
Court—BRADFORD.
No. of Matter—45 of 1924.
Amount per £—7¼d.
First or Final, or otherwise—First and Final.
When Payable—Jan. 14, 1927.
Where Payable—27, Frederick-street, Birmingham

Source: The London Gazette - 4th January 1927

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FATTORINI & SONS Ltd.

Bradford



Fattorini & Sons, Ltd. - Bradford - 1911

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JOSEPH TAYLOR

Leeds Bridge and 140, Meadow Lane, Leeds



Joseph Taylor - Leeds - 1877


Joseph Taylor - Leeds - 1877

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MIDDLETON & POLLARD

143, Briggate and 18-19-20, Market Street, Leeds



Middleton & Pollard - Leeds - 1877

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S. HEAPS & Co.

277, Hunslet Road, Leeds



S. Heaps & Co. - Leeds - 1911

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W. DAWSON

Ivegate, Bradford


Daring Jewelry Robbery

A daring robbery took place on the morning of the 14th ult. at the shop of Mr. W. Dawson, jeweler, Ivegate, Bradford. The thief entered the shop, which is situated in a busy thoroughfare, in broad daylight, and opening the window case, extracted a number of valuable diamond rings, with which he got clear away. The robbery was perpetrated during the momentary absence of an assistant at the back of the shop, and in full view of the passengers in the street.

Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st October 1892

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S. COWLAM

31, Duncan Street, Leeds



S. Cowlam - Leeds - 1877

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C.A. BURRAS

Leeds


An example of the work of C.A. Burras, a student at the Leeds School of Art:



This image is from 1916.

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FLORENCE MILNES

Bradford


An example of the work of Florence Milnes, a student at the Bradford School of Art:





These images are from 1916.

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R. THOMPSON

Duke Street, Settle



R. Thompson - Settle - 1882

Established in 1866.

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J.J. HAYHURST

51, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds



J.J. Hayhurst - Headingley - 1905

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HANNAH CHARLES JEWELLERY (Leeds) Ltd.

Rutland House, 38-42, Call Lane, and Concourse House, Wellington Street, Leeds



Hannah Charles Jewellery (Leeds) Ltd. - Leeds - 1979

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EDWARD WILLIAM CHINN

John William Street, Huddersfield


FAILURE OF A JEWELLER AND SILVERSMITH

A petition for the liquidation of the affairs of Edward William Chinn, jeweller and silversmith, of John William Street, by arrangement or composition, was filed in the Huddersfield County Court, on Monday afternoon, by Messrs. Learoyd, Learoyd, and Morrison, the debtor's solicitors. The liabilities are estimated at £1,150. Mr. Fred Carter, accountant, Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has been appointed receiver and manager of the Debtor's estate.

Source: The Huddersfield Daily Chronicle - 12th July 1876

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WILLIAM FISHER

Castlegate, Huddersfield


Deaths

On the 17th Inst. Aged 62 years, Mr. William Fisher, silversmith, Castlegate.

Source: The Huddersfield Daily Chronicle - 19th March 1877

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BETHEL JACOBS

7, Whitefriargate, Hull


In the latter part of July, Mr. Bethel Jacobs, of No. 7, Whitefriar-gate, erected in front of his establishment, for the benefit of sea captains and the inhabitants generally, an Electric Time Ball, a scientific contrivance which, being connected by electric telegraph with the Observatory at Greenwich, indicates the exact moment of noon daily, by the fall of the ball. The instrument is fixed in a glass case above the royal arms which surmount the shop front. Mr. Jacobs is jeweller and silversmith to her Majesty, at Hull. His appointment bears the date of December 27th, 1854.

Source: General and Concise History and Description of the Town and Port of Kingston-upon-Hull - James Joseph Sheahan - 1864

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BENJAMIN GAUNT & SONS

3 & 4, Mayday Green, Barnsley



Benjn. Gaunt & Sons - Barnsley - 1900


Benjn. Gaunt & Sons - Barnsley - 1914

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