THE ACQUISITION OF JOHNSON BROTHERS
Providence, Rhode Island
The business of Johnson Bros., of Providence, R. I., manufacturers of sterling-silver hollow-ware, has been purchased by Fessenden & Co., of that city, the well known manufacturing silversmiths.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1909
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T.F. TUTTLE SILVER COMPANY
Malden, Massachusetts
Receiver Appointed for the T. F. Tuttle Silver Co., Boston, Mass., on Petition of Stockholders
Boston, Mass., Nov. 17.—The T. F. Tuttle Silver Mfg. Co. has been petitioned into the hands of a receiver, as a result of action by some of the stockholders, after a meeting held on Nov. 6. Judge Fessenden appointed Marshall P. Thompson, an attorney of this city, as the receiver, and the
establishment in the Washington building, in this city is closed temporarily pending an adjustment of the differences in regard to management.
It appears from a statement by T. F. Tuttle that the factory of the company, in Malden, Mass., having a capacity of 60 hands, and employing up to the present time 25 workmen regularly, is the property of Mr. Tuttle, while the machinery, etc., is held by the company. In the Washington building 14 hands are employed.
Since the receivership was ordered. Harrison Jones, one of the workmen for the corporation, and T. F. Tuttle have formed a company to be known as the Tuttle Mfg. Co., to carry on a silversmith and plating business. They have taken quarters at 21 Bromfield St.
Whether the business of the corporation will be sold or the friction adjusted so as to permit of a merger of the two concerns is now an open question. Developments of the coming week promise to be interesting.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st November 1906
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Malden, Massachusetts
Receiver Appointed for the T. F. Tuttle Silver Co., Boston, Mass., on Petition of Stockholders
Boston, Mass., Nov. 17.—The T. F. Tuttle Silver Mfg. Co. has been petitioned into the hands of a receiver, as a result of action by some of the stockholders, after a meeting held on Nov. 6. Judge Fessenden appointed Marshall P. Thompson, an attorney of this city, as the receiver, and the
establishment in the Washington building, in this city is closed temporarily pending an adjustment of the differences in regard to management.
It appears from a statement by T. F. Tuttle that the factory of the company, in Malden, Mass., having a capacity of 60 hands, and employing up to the present time 25 workmen regularly, is the property of Mr. Tuttle, while the machinery, etc., is held by the company. In the Washington building 14 hands are employed.
Since the receivership was ordered. Harrison Jones, one of the workmen for the corporation, and T. F. Tuttle have formed a company to be known as the Tuttle Mfg. Co., to carry on a silversmith and plating business. They have taken quarters at 21 Bromfield St.
Whether the business of the corporation will be sold or the friction adjusted so as to permit of a merger of the two concerns is now an open question. Developments of the coming week promise to be interesting.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st November 1906
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LABELING OF GOLD-FILLED FINGER RINGS STANDARDIZED
United States
For the better protection of the purchasing public and on agreement with manufacturers, the Federal Trade Commission has induced all the principal makers of gold-filled, gold-plated and gold-shell finger rings to adopt standard labeling indicating exactly the proportion of gold used in every ring offered the public. The standard label is as follows:
'The words 'gold shell' preceded by the designation of the alloy of gold used in the shell, which shall be preceded by a fraction designating the correct proportion of the weight, of the shell to the weight of the entire ring: illustrated by '1-10 14-k gold shell,' in which case 1-10 of the entire ring by weight is 14-k gold and constitutes the outer shell.'
"The stipulation does not oblige the manufacturers to stamp the rings, but applies only in case they are stamped, and the taking effect of the stipulation is set for May 1, 1919."
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1919
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United States
For the better protection of the purchasing public and on agreement with manufacturers, the Federal Trade Commission has induced all the principal makers of gold-filled, gold-plated and gold-shell finger rings to adopt standard labeling indicating exactly the proportion of gold used in every ring offered the public. The standard label is as follows:
'The words 'gold shell' preceded by the designation of the alloy of gold used in the shell, which shall be preceded by a fraction designating the correct proportion of the weight, of the shell to the weight of the entire ring: illustrated by '1-10 14-k gold shell,' in which case 1-10 of the entire ring by weight is 14-k gold and constitutes the outer shell.'
"The stipulation does not oblige the manufacturers to stamp the rings, but applies only in case they are stamped, and the taking effect of the stipulation is set for May 1, 1919."
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1919
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LEWIS WILKINSON
New Bedford, Massachusetts
The death is announced of Lewis Wilkinson, who had been in the employ of the Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden, for about 25 years. Mr. Wilkinson was 65 years of age, and died at his home in New Bedford.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th March 1903
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New Bedford, Massachusetts
The death is announced of Lewis Wilkinson, who had been in the employ of the Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden, for about 25 years. Mr. Wilkinson was 65 years of age, and died at his home in New Bedford.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th March 1903
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ADOLPHE WALTERS
Jersey City, New Jersey
Adolphe Walters' jewellery store at Jersey City, N.J. was entered by burglars last night. Diamonds and jewellery worth $20,000 was stolen.
Source: The Saturday Budget (Quebec) - 4th April 1891
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Jersey City, New Jersey
Adolphe Walters' jewellery store at Jersey City, N.J. was entered by burglars last night. Diamonds and jewellery worth $20,000 was stolen.
Source: The Saturday Budget (Quebec) - 4th April 1891
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A JEWELER VANISHES
New York
New York, September 26 — The disappearance since Thursday of Aaron Zilver, a wholesale jeweller, has been reported to the police by his wife, who said she believes he had gems and cash totalling $100,000 in value on his person. She believes he may have been robbed and slain.
Source: The Montreal Gazette - 27th September 1928
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New York
New York, September 26 — The disappearance since Thursday of Aaron Zilver, a wholesale jeweller, has been reported to the police by his wife, who said she believes he had gems and cash totalling $100,000 in value on his person. She believes he may have been robbed and slain.
Source: The Montreal Gazette - 27th September 1928
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HUGE SILVER SERVICE ORDER
Moscow
We clip the following notice from the Russian exchange Mosk. Listok, in order to give an idea of the ostentation of the really only rich men in Russia—the contractors of the gold mines in Siberia. An order was lately filled by the celebrated firm of Chlebnikow & Sons, goldsmiths, in Moscow, which perhaps at the present epoch stands sole of its kind, both with regard to artistic execution and value of material. The order called for a silver table service for 70 persons, and was given by the heirs of the Siberian gold miner Basanow. All the plates, knives, forks, spoons, platters, vases for champagne, fruit, confectionery, flowers, salt cellars, spice boxes, candlesticks, etc., consist of pure silver, partly gilt, and contain the name of the owner. The cost of manufacture was about 100,000 roubles (1 rouble=64½ cents), and more than 1,880 pounds of silver were worked up. The service was sent to Siberia, well packed up in cushioned boxes, lined with chamois leather.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1885
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Moscow
We clip the following notice from the Russian exchange Mosk. Listok, in order to give an idea of the ostentation of the really only rich men in Russia—the contractors of the gold mines in Siberia. An order was lately filled by the celebrated firm of Chlebnikow & Sons, goldsmiths, in Moscow, which perhaps at the present epoch stands sole of its kind, both with regard to artistic execution and value of material. The order called for a silver table service for 70 persons, and was given by the heirs of the Siberian gold miner Basanow. All the plates, knives, forks, spoons, platters, vases for champagne, fruit, confectionery, flowers, salt cellars, spice boxes, candlesticks, etc., consist of pure silver, partly gilt, and contain the name of the owner. The cost of manufacture was about 100,000 roubles (1 rouble=64½ cents), and more than 1,880 pounds of silver were worked up. The service was sent to Siberia, well packed up in cushioned boxes, lined with chamois leather.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1885
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MANNING, BOWMAN & Co.
Meriden, Connecticut
Manning-Bowman Company, Meriden, Conn., has bought the plant of the Vacuum Specialties Companies, Vineland, N. J., whose specialty was metal vacuum bottles. The industry will be continued by the purchasers.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - July 1915
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Meriden, Connecticut
Manning-Bowman Company, Meriden, Conn., has bought the plant of the Vacuum Specialties Companies, Vineland, N. J., whose specialty was metal vacuum bottles. The industry will be continued by the purchasers.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - July 1915
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AMERICAN AND ENGLISH SILVERSMITHING
New York
During the past fortnight the connoisseur or the student in silversmithing had an opportunity, were he in New York, to study the characteristics
of the higher expressions of the art, as embodied by English and American craftsmen. In the window of Tiffany & Co. have been exhibited the English silver trophies won by Vigilant in foreign waters last year; while in that of the Whiting Mfg. Co., a few blocks away, have been displayed for some time past many trophies in American yachting events. A comparison between the two must convince the observer of the superiority of the American product. This assertion is not urged by any sentiment of spread-eagleism. The design of the best English piece displayed, the Prince of Wales cup conveys the impression of being too finical; the details, while appropriate and admirable individually, are in too great abundance, and are ultra-delicate in the manipulation. The nautilus shell, such as used in this piece, has been more effectively employed before by American manufacturers, a notable example being that contained in the exhibit of the Gorham Mfg. Co. at the World’s Columbian Exposition. The six other trophies are quite indifferent in design, possessing none of the poetry expressed in many of the pieces in the display of American trophies, while in general appearance they are “tinny” and unsubstantial, an exception in this particular being the Royal Cork Yacht Club Cup, which is large and massive, the design consisting simply of a Greek body and emblematic handles. It is usually impressed upon us that the English demand simplicity, yet of these seven silver works, the designs of two are the very antithesis of simplicity, and the others, while they may be simple, are thoroughly commonplace in their inanity. The higher works of American silversmiths evince perfect homogeneity of all the elements entering into artistic achievement. As far as silversmithing is concerned, the Americans have little to learn from the present day English.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th March 1895
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New York
During the past fortnight the connoisseur or the student in silversmithing had an opportunity, were he in New York, to study the characteristics
of the higher expressions of the art, as embodied by English and American craftsmen. In the window of Tiffany & Co. have been exhibited the English silver trophies won by Vigilant in foreign waters last year; while in that of the Whiting Mfg. Co., a few blocks away, have been displayed for some time past many trophies in American yachting events. A comparison between the two must convince the observer of the superiority of the American product. This assertion is not urged by any sentiment of spread-eagleism. The design of the best English piece displayed, the Prince of Wales cup conveys the impression of being too finical; the details, while appropriate and admirable individually, are in too great abundance, and are ultra-delicate in the manipulation. The nautilus shell, such as used in this piece, has been more effectively employed before by American manufacturers, a notable example being that contained in the exhibit of the Gorham Mfg. Co. at the World’s Columbian Exposition. The six other trophies are quite indifferent in design, possessing none of the poetry expressed in many of the pieces in the display of American trophies, while in general appearance they are “tinny” and unsubstantial, an exception in this particular being the Royal Cork Yacht Club Cup, which is large and massive, the design consisting simply of a Greek body and emblematic handles. It is usually impressed upon us that the English demand simplicity, yet of these seven silver works, the designs of two are the very antithesis of simplicity, and the others, while they may be simple, are thoroughly commonplace in their inanity. The higher works of American silversmiths evince perfect homogeneity of all the elements entering into artistic achievement. As far as silversmithing is concerned, the Americans have little to learn from the present day English.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th March 1895
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SILVER SERVICE BY ROBERT STEBBINGS
London
In recognition of his valuable services to the Clerkenwell Vestry, and as a mark of his colleagues' esteem, Mr. Churchwarden Kellaway was last month entertained to a complimentary dinner at the Holborn Restaurant, at which he was presented with a valuable service of plate manufactured by Mr. Robert Stebbings, of 18, Myddelton Street, E.C. The morocco cases which held the plate are deserving of a word of praise, being highly artistic ; they were manufactured by Mr. Arthur White, also of Myddelton Street.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1888
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London
In recognition of his valuable services to the Clerkenwell Vestry, and as a mark of his colleagues' esteem, Mr. Churchwarden Kellaway was last month entertained to a complimentary dinner at the Holborn Restaurant, at which he was presented with a valuable service of plate manufactured by Mr. Robert Stebbings, of 18, Myddelton Street, E.C. The morocco cases which held the plate are deserving of a word of praise, being highly artistic ; they were manufactured by Mr. Arthur White, also of Myddelton Street.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1888
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SUDDEN DEATH OF CHARLES H. PECK
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., April 13.—-Charles H. Peck, for many years identified with the manufacture of emblematic jewelry in this city, while at his work as foreman in the emblem department of the works of S. & B. Lederer, early yesterday morning, suddenly dropped to the floor and expired before medical assistance could be summoned. He was 58 years of age. He had not been enjoying very good health for several weeks.
Mr. Peck commenced work at the jewelry business nearly a quarter of a century ago, and for a long time was employed by Charles F. Irons, and later by C. A. Russell & Co. About 10 years ago he commenced business with A. B. Day, as A. B. Day & Co., and continued as a partner until some six years ago, when it was decided to give up the manufacture of emblems and the firm dissolved, Mr. Peck retiring. He went to work for Kent & Stanley Co., and a short time ago was engaged by the Lederers as foreman of their emblem department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th April 1894
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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., April 13.—-Charles H. Peck, for many years identified with the manufacture of emblematic jewelry in this city, while at his work as foreman in the emblem department of the works of S. & B. Lederer, early yesterday morning, suddenly dropped to the floor and expired before medical assistance could be summoned. He was 58 years of age. He had not been enjoying very good health for several weeks.
Mr. Peck commenced work at the jewelry business nearly a quarter of a century ago, and for a long time was employed by Charles F. Irons, and later by C. A. Russell & Co. About 10 years ago he commenced business with A. B. Day, as A. B. Day & Co., and continued as a partner until some six years ago, when it was decided to give up the manufacture of emblems and the firm dissolved, Mr. Peck retiring. He went to work for Kent & Stanley Co., and a short time ago was engaged by the Lederers as foreman of their emblem department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th April 1894
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LONG TERM EMPLOYEES
Newark, New Jersey
At Enos Richardson & Co.’s factory in Columbia St., are a father and son who have both grown up with the firm. They are Chas. and James C. Auirius. The father has been thirty-five years at the bench and is to-day as steady of hand as he was twenty years ago. His son entered the factory as an apprentice and is now one of the ablest workmen in the establishment. This experience is true of many other Newark jewelers, some of whom have never been employed outside of the shop where their apprenticeship was served twenty and thirty years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th November 1891
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Newark, New Jersey
At Enos Richardson & Co.’s factory in Columbia St., are a father and son who have both grown up with the firm. They are Chas. and James C. Auirius. The father has been thirty-five years at the bench and is to-day as steady of hand as he was twenty years ago. His son entered the factory as an apprentice and is now one of the ablest workmen in the establishment. This experience is true of many other Newark jewelers, some of whom have never been employed outside of the shop where their apprenticeship was served twenty and thirty years ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th November 1891
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PLATE LICENCE OFFENCE
Hull, Yorkshire
At the Hull Police Court, on the 26th ult., Frederick Steele, watchmaker, of 17 Russell Street, Birmingham, was summoned by the Inland Revenue for selling silver plate without a licence. Mr. Worthington, supervisor of Inland Revenue, appeared in support of the information. The evidence given by Mr. Herbert B. Ward, Inland Revenue Officer, showed that on the 1st of the previous month he was passing the defendant's shop, when he saw several small articles of silver-plate in the window. He entered the shop and purchased a bracelet for 15s , defendant stating in reply to his question that the article was silver. There were several other articles of silver plate exposed for sale, as also a watch. The defendant pleaded guilty, and said he had some justification. The bracelet and other articles mentioned belonged to his wife, for whom he was selling them. He did it principally to advertise his business. Mr. Worthington stated that it was in consequence of complaints that these proceedings had been taken. Defendant was a watchmaker, and therefore he must have known that a license to sell plate was required in his business. The stipendiary magistrate said he observed from the section on under which these proceedings were taken that the penalty was £50, but he had power to mitigate it for a first offence. The legislature considered it a serious matter, and he felt it his duty to impose a line of £5 and costs.
Source: The Trader - August 1890
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Hull, Yorkshire
At the Hull Police Court, on the 26th ult., Frederick Steele, watchmaker, of 17 Russell Street, Birmingham, was summoned by the Inland Revenue for selling silver plate without a licence. Mr. Worthington, supervisor of Inland Revenue, appeared in support of the information. The evidence given by Mr. Herbert B. Ward, Inland Revenue Officer, showed that on the 1st of the previous month he was passing the defendant's shop, when he saw several small articles of silver-plate in the window. He entered the shop and purchased a bracelet for 15s , defendant stating in reply to his question that the article was silver. There were several other articles of silver plate exposed for sale, as also a watch. The defendant pleaded guilty, and said he had some justification. The bracelet and other articles mentioned belonged to his wife, for whom he was selling them. He did it principally to advertise his business. Mr. Worthington stated that it was in consequence of complaints that these proceedings had been taken. Defendant was a watchmaker, and therefore he must have known that a license to sell plate was required in his business. The stipendiary magistrate said he observed from the section on under which these proceedings were taken that the penalty was £50, but he had power to mitigate it for a first offence. The legislature considered it a serious matter, and he felt it his duty to impose a line of £5 and costs.
Source: The Trader - August 1890
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BRITISH SILVERSMITHS CHARGE FAKING IN U.S.
London
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) British silversmiths protested today that American firms are faking ancient British hallmarks on silver plate.
The National Jewelers Association mentioned one Massachusetts firm which is using a copy of the Sheffield assay mark incorporating a large Gothic letter W - the date letter for 1914.
The elaborate system of hallmarks has been used in Britain for centuries as a guarantee of silver quality. They are protected by law in Britain.
Source: Toledo Blade - 10th July 1952
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London
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) British silversmiths protested today that American firms are faking ancient British hallmarks on silver plate.
The National Jewelers Association mentioned one Massachusetts firm which is using a copy of the Sheffield assay mark incorporating a large Gothic letter W - the date letter for 1914.
The elaborate system of hallmarks has been used in Britain for centuries as a guarantee of silver quality. They are protected by law in Britain.
Source: Toledo Blade - 10th July 1952
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AN INTERESTING FIND
Bantzen, Tyrol
For many years an old chest, supposed to contain valueless papers, has been standing in the Town Hall at Bantzen, in the Tyrol. It was opened the other day, and several beautiful drinking cups, with the dates of 1672, 1684, and 1732, some silver spoons, and a gold ring were found.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1877
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Bantzen, Tyrol
For many years an old chest, supposed to contain valueless papers, has been standing in the Town Hall at Bantzen, in the Tyrol. It was opened the other day, and several beautiful drinking cups, with the dates of 1672, 1684, and 1732, some silver spoons, and a gold ring were found.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1877
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FRAUDS IN THE SALE OF SILVERWARE - A NEW LAW
Ohio
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Ohio, That a person who makes or sells, or offers to sell or dispose of, or has in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of any article of merchandise marked, stamped or branded with the word “sterling,” or “sterling silver,” or encased or inclosed in any box, package, cover or wrapper or other thing in, by or which the said article is packed, inclosed or otherwise prepared for sale or disposition, having thereon , any engraving or printed label, stamp, imprint, mark or trademark, indicating or denoting by such stamping, branding, engraving or printing, that such article is silver, sterling silver or solid silver unless nine hundred and twenty-five one thousandths part of the component parts of the metal of which said article is manufactured is pure silver, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars.
Sec. 2. A person who makes or sells, or offers to sell or dispose of, or has in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of, any article of merchandise marked, stamped, or branded with the word “coin,” or “coin silver,” or encased or enclosed in any box, package, cover or wrapper or other thing in, by or which the said article is packed, inclosed or otherwise prepared for sale or disposition, having thereon any engraving or printed lable, stamp, imprint, mark or trademark, indicating or denoting by such marking, stamping, branding, engraving or printing, that such article is coin or coin silver, unless nine hundred one thousandths part of the component parts of the metal of which the said article is manufactured is pure silver, is guilty of misdemeanor.
Takes effect July 1, 1896.
Source: Ohio Legal News - J.F. Laning - March 1896
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Ohio
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Ohio, That a person who makes or sells, or offers to sell or dispose of, or has in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of any article of merchandise marked, stamped or branded with the word “sterling,” or “sterling silver,” or encased or inclosed in any box, package, cover or wrapper or other thing in, by or which the said article is packed, inclosed or otherwise prepared for sale or disposition, having thereon , any engraving or printed label, stamp, imprint, mark or trademark, indicating or denoting by such stamping, branding, engraving or printing, that such article is silver, sterling silver or solid silver unless nine hundred and twenty-five one thousandths part of the component parts of the metal of which said article is manufactured is pure silver, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars.
Sec. 2. A person who makes or sells, or offers to sell or dispose of, or has in his possession with intent to sell or dispose of, any article of merchandise marked, stamped, or branded with the word “coin,” or “coin silver,” or encased or enclosed in any box, package, cover or wrapper or other thing in, by or which the said article is packed, inclosed or otherwise prepared for sale or disposition, having thereon any engraving or printed lable, stamp, imprint, mark or trademark, indicating or denoting by such marking, stamping, branding, engraving or printing, that such article is coin or coin silver, unless nine hundred one thousandths part of the component parts of the metal of which the said article is manufactured is pure silver, is guilty of misdemeanor.
Takes effect July 1, 1896.
Source: Ohio Legal News - J.F. Laning - March 1896
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ROGERS, LUNT & BOWLEN Co.
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co., silversmiths, makers of sterling silver tableware, Greenfield, Mass., are now completing their new melting and refining building. This building is built adjoining the main structure of the plant. It is built of brick and is entirely fireproof throughout. The factory is now working until nine o'clock nights, in addition to the regular full day work, yet is unable to fill the demand for its product. They report that it is impossible to secure enough men to fill the need in the factory.
Source: Western New England - November 1912
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Greenfield, Massachusetts
Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co., silversmiths, makers of sterling silver tableware, Greenfield, Mass., are now completing their new melting and refining building. This building is built adjoining the main structure of the plant. It is built of brick and is entirely fireproof throughout. The factory is now working until nine o'clock nights, in addition to the regular full day work, yet is unable to fill the demand for its product. They report that it is impossible to secure enough men to fill the need in the factory.
Source: Western New England - November 1912
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DURAND & Co. INCORPORATED
New York
The firm of Durand & Co. was incorporated last week by Wallace Durand, Joseph G. Ward, Henry C. Ward and C. Harry Durand. The capital stock is $150,000, of which $1,200 is paid in. The firm will carry on the large jewelry and silverware business formerly conducted by Durand & Co. The
principal offices are to be at 44 East 14th St., New York, the factory being located in Newark.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th September 1892
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New York
The firm of Durand & Co. was incorporated last week by Wallace Durand, Joseph G. Ward, Henry C. Ward and C. Harry Durand. The capital stock is $150,000, of which $1,200 is paid in. The firm will carry on the large jewelry and silverware business formerly conducted by Durand & Co. The
principal offices are to be at 44 East 14th St., New York, the factory being located in Newark.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th September 1892
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A DISAPPEARING JEWELER
Warsaw, Kentucky
Warsaw (Ky.) society is all broken up over the escapade of a jeweler, who about two months ago went to that place and opened a jewelry store. He gave his name as Charles H. Stone, and his residence as New York. He was a smooth talker and soon found a prominent place in society and was freely credited by the business community. He circulated the report that he had an estate worth $175,000 and was so impressed with the location that he intended to buy a few farms. He also thought of buying a few manufacturing enterprises. Stone paid cash for what he got the first month, but told his creditors to present their bills of the second month later. He paid desperate suit to Miss Susan Griffin, the daughter of a well-to-do citizen, and after only a week's courtship they were married and started to Cincinnati on a wedding trip. Stone only paid the fare to Lawrenceburg, Ind. There the couple got off and Stone got drunk. He left his bride to take care of herself and has not been heard from since.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 7th June 1899
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Warsaw, Kentucky
Warsaw (Ky.) society is all broken up over the escapade of a jeweler, who about two months ago went to that place and opened a jewelry store. He gave his name as Charles H. Stone, and his residence as New York. He was a smooth talker and soon found a prominent place in society and was freely credited by the business community. He circulated the report that he had an estate worth $175,000 and was so impressed with the location that he intended to buy a few farms. He also thought of buying a few manufacturing enterprises. Stone paid cash for what he got the first month, but told his creditors to present their bills of the second month later. He paid desperate suit to Miss Susan Griffin, the daughter of a well-to-do citizen, and after only a week's courtship they were married and started to Cincinnati on a wedding trip. Stone only paid the fare to Lawrenceburg, Ind. There the couple got off and Stone got drunk. He left his bride to take care of herself and has not been heard from since.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 7th June 1899
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A HIDDEN STASH
Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts
A curious find was made, last week, in a house which is one of the group around the Freeman jewelry factories, at Attleboro Falls. A workman dislodged some plastering and in the wall cavity behind it was a large and valuable assortment of jewelry, plated goods, gold wire and similar things, some finished and some in the rough. The aggregate value was considerable, though it has been variously estimated. B. Stanley Freeman, of B. S. Freeman & Co., laid claim to the goods and they were turned over to him. They were of the design, size and material of the goods of his house many years ago, and were doubtless taken by some unscrupulous employe. The work going on when the find was made is a general repairing of all the real estate formerly owned by the Freemans.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
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Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts
A curious find was made, last week, in a house which is one of the group around the Freeman jewelry factories, at Attleboro Falls. A workman dislodged some plastering and in the wall cavity behind it was a large and valuable assortment of jewelry, plated goods, gold wire and similar things, some finished and some in the rough. The aggregate value was considerable, though it has been variously estimated. B. Stanley Freeman, of B. S. Freeman & Co., laid claim to the goods and they were turned over to him. They were of the design, size and material of the goods of his house many years ago, and were doubtless taken by some unscrupulous employe. The work going on when the find was made is a general repairing of all the real estate formerly owned by the Freemans.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
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