CHARLES STUART HARRIS VISITS THE UNITED STATES
Providence, Rhode Island
Charles Stuart Harris, manufacturing silversmith, of 41 and 42 Hatton Garden, London, Eng., has been the guest of his nephew, Thomas C. Hudson, a former manufacturing jeweler of this city, at his home at Riverside during the past week. During his stay he visited the Gorham Mfg. Co.’s works and several large jewelry plants here. He expressed considerable surprise at the size of the factories and the number of men employed, and was particularly struck with the immense size of the Gorham plant.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th June 1893
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UNGER BROS. GIVE UP SILVERWORK
Newark, New Jersey
Unger Bros., who for many years have been engaged in the silversmithing business, and whose plant and offices are at 412 Halsey St., Newark, are closing out their silver business in order to devote the entire capacity of their plant to Government work. They are disposing of the merchandise on hand, their dies, etc., but are retaining their machinery and other equipment. Last May they began the manufacture of metal parts used in the manufacture of aeroplanes, and since then have been increasing this line of work, and have gradually given up their silver lines.
Source: The Metal Record and Electroplater - December 1917
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Newark, New Jersey
Unger Bros., who for many years have been engaged in the silversmithing business, and whose plant and offices are at 412 Halsey St., Newark, are closing out their silver business in order to devote the entire capacity of their plant to Government work. They are disposing of the merchandise on hand, their dies, etc., but are retaining their machinery and other equipment. Last May they began the manufacture of metal parts used in the manufacture of aeroplanes, and since then have been increasing this line of work, and have gradually given up their silver lines.
Source: The Metal Record and Electroplater - December 1917
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SILVERSMITHS' TRADE UNIONS
England
The silversmiths and jewelers of England are attempting to consolidate their various associations so as to make one strong body. The trades unions in the silver, electroplate and britannia metal trades are fairly old, and up to quite recently were somewhat conservative in their ideas, the London Silver Trade Unions being particularly so, but lately they joined forces with the London Goldsmiths’ Trade Union so far as to extend the Silver Trades Council in order that the goldsmiths might be taken in, and now, following a conference held in Sheffield, at Easter, which was attended by delegates from London and Birmingham, there is a possibility of an amalgamation of all the societies composed of men employed in the working of precious metal and those in the allied trades. So far the actual proposals are secret, but I gather from the men that the proposals put forward at the conference are likely to meet with general approval. The next conference will be held in Birmingham, and then it will, in all probability, be publicly announced that the amalgamation has taken place.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 5th May 1909
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England
The silversmiths and jewelers of England are attempting to consolidate their various associations so as to make one strong body. The trades unions in the silver, electroplate and britannia metal trades are fairly old, and up to quite recently were somewhat conservative in their ideas, the London Silver Trade Unions being particularly so, but lately they joined forces with the London Goldsmiths’ Trade Union so far as to extend the Silver Trades Council in order that the goldsmiths might be taken in, and now, following a conference held in Sheffield, at Easter, which was attended by delegates from London and Birmingham, there is a possibility of an amalgamation of all the societies composed of men employed in the working of precious metal and those in the allied trades. So far the actual proposals are secret, but I gather from the men that the proposals put forward at the conference are likely to meet with general approval. The next conference will be held in Birmingham, and then it will, in all probability, be publicly announced that the amalgamation has taken place.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 5th May 1909
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BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR - 1933
Olympia, London
A newcomer of great importance to the B.J.A. exhibit will be a display from the Birmingham Assay Office. It will consist of valuable historical relics from the Matthew Boulton Collection which Mr. Westwood has gathered together. Boulton, of the Soho Foundry, was the founder of the trade in Birmingham and of the Birmingham Assay Office. This display can be regarded as the first public manifestation of a Birmingham tradition in the industry.
Source: The National Association of Goldsmiths Journal - February 1933
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Olympia, London
A newcomer of great importance to the B.J.A. exhibit will be a display from the Birmingham Assay Office. It will consist of valuable historical relics from the Matthew Boulton Collection which Mr. Westwood has gathered together. Boulton, of the Soho Foundry, was the founder of the trade in Birmingham and of the Birmingham Assay Office. This display can be regarded as the first public manifestation of a Birmingham tradition in the industry.
Source: The National Association of Goldsmiths Journal - February 1933
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DEVASTATING FIRE DESTROYS JEWELRY BUSINESSES
Attleboro, Massachusetts
ATTLEBORO BURNED
The Attleboro Jewelry Industry Almost Completely Destroyed by a Conflagration
Loss Nearly $1,000, 000 — Important Jewelry, Watch Case and Chain Factories in Ashes—Caused by Explosion of Lacquer in J. T. Inman & Co.’s Factory
Attleboro, Mass., May 18.—The greatest fire that has ever occurred in the jewelry trade broke out shortly after midnight, destroying nearly the entire jewelry industry of this city. The loss at the present time is estimated at $900,000. and will throw about 2,000 operatives out of work. The fire started in John T. Inman & Co.'s shop, in Bates & Bacon’s watch case factory building in Mill St., at 12:15 o’clock, and spread to adjoining buildings. It was caused by combustion of lacquer. Nineteen jewelry firms are thought to have been burned out. Inman's shop is totally ruined, and the other firms in the same building are totally burned out. They are: Bates & Bacon, W. & S. Blackinton, John T. Inman & Co., C. H. Allen & Co., and Daggett & Clap.
Back of the Bates building is the structure occupied by the Bay State Optical Co., J. C. Cummings & Co. and H. Wexel & Co., which was also totally destroyed, as was the next building back of this, occupied by Attleboro Mfg. Co., Regnell, Bigney & Co., and S. O. Bigney & Co. The building facing the railroad track to the left of the Bates building, occupied by W. F. Hayward & Co. and H. M. Williams & Co., was also burned. C. M. Robbins in this building had nearly 100 girls employed. Hutchinson & Trafton and C. A. Clatlin are among other firms reported to have suffered great loss. Arrangements to continue work at once have already been made by several firms.
Frederick Boger, editor of The Optical Journal arrived from Boston this morning on the midnight train. He reports that while passing the station at Attleboro, Mass., he found that place in an uproar. All the jewelry factories on the east side of the railroad track were in flames. Those furthest from the Attleboro railroad station were then totally demolished, being burned right down to the ground.
The firemen were making an heroic effort to stop the flames from communicating from the building occupied by Bates & Bacon and W. & S. Blackinton to the large red factory opposite, but with what success it is impossible at this hour to state.
Mr. Boger says that the heat from the fire was so terrific that his train was almost blistered in passing, notwithstanding that the tracks are some 75 feet distant from the burnt buildings, and the wind was blowing the flames in the direction away from the tracks.
A large number of dwelling houses to the south of the factories had been consumed by the fierce flames, and it seemed as if the entire population of Attleboro was in the streets watching the efforts of the firemen.
The Attleboro factories in this vicinity were veritable tinder boxes. They were built of wood, easily inflammable, and the streets are narrow, and the flames made a quick wreck of them all.
Estimated Losses
Attleboro, Mass., May 18.—The heaviest individual losers were Bates & Bacon, who owned three of the burned buildings. Their loss is estimated at $300,000, including stock, machinery and real estate. W. & S. Blackinton lose about $150,000, Wm. F. Hayward, stock and real estate, about
$45,000, S. O. Bigney & Co. about $40,000, Daggett & Clap about $30,000, and other firms $20,000 each or less.
All the property was insured, but the amounts cannot at present be ascertained. The fire was discovered by a watchman in the Bates & Bacon factory, who heard an explosion while in the engine room. Upon investigation he found the factory ablaze on nearly all of the upper floors. In less than 30 minutes after the fire started the factories were hopelessly gutted.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th May 1898
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
ATTLEBORO BURNED
The Attleboro Jewelry Industry Almost Completely Destroyed by a Conflagration
Loss Nearly $1,000, 000 — Important Jewelry, Watch Case and Chain Factories in Ashes—Caused by Explosion of Lacquer in J. T. Inman & Co.’s Factory
Attleboro, Mass., May 18.—The greatest fire that has ever occurred in the jewelry trade broke out shortly after midnight, destroying nearly the entire jewelry industry of this city. The loss at the present time is estimated at $900,000. and will throw about 2,000 operatives out of work. The fire started in John T. Inman & Co.'s shop, in Bates & Bacon’s watch case factory building in Mill St., at 12:15 o’clock, and spread to adjoining buildings. It was caused by combustion of lacquer. Nineteen jewelry firms are thought to have been burned out. Inman's shop is totally ruined, and the other firms in the same building are totally burned out. They are: Bates & Bacon, W. & S. Blackinton, John T. Inman & Co., C. H. Allen & Co., and Daggett & Clap.
Back of the Bates building is the structure occupied by the Bay State Optical Co., J. C. Cummings & Co. and H. Wexel & Co., which was also totally destroyed, as was the next building back of this, occupied by Attleboro Mfg. Co., Regnell, Bigney & Co., and S. O. Bigney & Co. The building facing the railroad track to the left of the Bates building, occupied by W. F. Hayward & Co. and H. M. Williams & Co., was also burned. C. M. Robbins in this building had nearly 100 girls employed. Hutchinson & Trafton and C. A. Clatlin are among other firms reported to have suffered great loss. Arrangements to continue work at once have already been made by several firms.
Frederick Boger, editor of The Optical Journal arrived from Boston this morning on the midnight train. He reports that while passing the station at Attleboro, Mass., he found that place in an uproar. All the jewelry factories on the east side of the railroad track were in flames. Those furthest from the Attleboro railroad station were then totally demolished, being burned right down to the ground.
The firemen were making an heroic effort to stop the flames from communicating from the building occupied by Bates & Bacon and W. & S. Blackinton to the large red factory opposite, but with what success it is impossible at this hour to state.
Mr. Boger says that the heat from the fire was so terrific that his train was almost blistered in passing, notwithstanding that the tracks are some 75 feet distant from the burnt buildings, and the wind was blowing the flames in the direction away from the tracks.
A large number of dwelling houses to the south of the factories had been consumed by the fierce flames, and it seemed as if the entire population of Attleboro was in the streets watching the efforts of the firemen.
The Attleboro factories in this vicinity were veritable tinder boxes. They were built of wood, easily inflammable, and the streets are narrow, and the flames made a quick wreck of them all.
Estimated Losses
Attleboro, Mass., May 18.—The heaviest individual losers were Bates & Bacon, who owned three of the burned buildings. Their loss is estimated at $300,000, including stock, machinery and real estate. W. & S. Blackinton lose about $150,000, Wm. F. Hayward, stock and real estate, about
$45,000, S. O. Bigney & Co. about $40,000, Daggett & Clap about $30,000, and other firms $20,000 each or less.
All the property was insured, but the amounts cannot at present be ascertained. The fire was discovered by a watchman in the Bates & Bacon factory, who heard an explosion while in the engine room. Upon investigation he found the factory ablaze on nearly all of the upper floors. In less than 30 minutes after the fire started the factories were hopelessly gutted.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 18th May 1898
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A.H. THURBER & Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
A. H. Thurber & Co. is the caption under which a new firm has begun business at 59 Page street. Their line will be general plated goods. George H. Allen, formerly salesman for the New England Pearl Company, has been secured as salesman. The superintendence of the factory will be vested in Martin L. Read, formerly a manufacturer of this city, but more recently at Riverside.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 5th April 1899
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Providence, Rhode Island
A. H. Thurber & Co. is the caption under which a new firm has begun business at 59 Page street. Their line will be general plated goods. George H. Allen, formerly salesman for the New England Pearl Company, has been secured as salesman. The superintendence of the factory will be vested in Martin L. Read, formerly a manufacturer of this city, but more recently at Riverside.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 5th April 1899
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THE "PLAYER'S RING"
New York
The “Player’s Ring” is a unique novelty in rings produced by Powers & Mayer, 208 Fifth Ave., New York. The ring is made specially for the dramatic fraternity, its design representing “Tragedy” and “Comedy,” the king’s jester, crossed foils, crown and goblet being used as symbols. To thoroughly advertise the ring to the profession, Powers & Mayer have sent a copy of a prettily gotten up pamphlet describing the novelty to every actor, manager and dramatic critic of prominence in the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 29th September 1897
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New York
The “Player’s Ring” is a unique novelty in rings produced by Powers & Mayer, 208 Fifth Ave., New York. The ring is made specially for the dramatic fraternity, its design representing “Tragedy” and “Comedy,” the king’s jester, crossed foils, crown and goblet being used as symbols. To thoroughly advertise the ring to the profession, Powers & Mayer have sent a copy of a prettily gotten up pamphlet describing the novelty to every actor, manager and dramatic critic of prominence in the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 29th September 1897
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COSTLY FIRE AT PROVIDENCE
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., January 31st.—A fire started from a gas oven just before 4 o’clock this morning in the five story brick building, corner of Stewart and Conduit streets, owned by S. & B. Lederer and occupied by them and two other jewelry firms. The flames broke out on the third floor and burned out the east end of the building, doing considerable damage both above and below that floor. Rovee, Allen & Co., lost about $10,000, insured for $17,000 ; S. & B. Lederer loss about $20,000 on building, insured for $25,000, and $10,000 on stock, covered by insurance. D. F. Adams lost $1,500, insured for $10,000. Two hundred and fifty persons were employed in the building.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th February 1891
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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., January 31st.—A fire started from a gas oven just before 4 o’clock this morning in the five story brick building, corner of Stewart and Conduit streets, owned by S. & B. Lederer and occupied by them and two other jewelry firms. The flames broke out on the third floor and burned out the east end of the building, doing considerable damage both above and below that floor. Rovee, Allen & Co., lost about $10,000, insured for $17,000 ; S. & B. Lederer loss about $20,000 on building, insured for $25,000, and $10,000 on stock, covered by insurance. D. F. Adams lost $1,500, insured for $10,000. Two hundred and fifty persons were employed in the building.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th February 1891
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WILLIAM C. FINK
Elizabeth, New Jersey
William C. Fink, of Elizabeth, has sold out his silver novelty manufacturing business and is now devoting all his time to acting as a consulting specialist in metallurgy. He will undertake to improve the operation and output of any factory that comes in his line.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1911
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Elizabeth, New Jersey
William C. Fink, of Elizabeth, has sold out his silver novelty manufacturing business and is now devoting all his time to acting as a consulting specialist in metallurgy. He will undertake to improve the operation and output of any factory that comes in his line.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1911
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PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT HARRISON
Chicago
Wendell & Co., completed a souvenir to be presented to President Harrison by the citizens of Glenwood Springs, Col., on the occasion of his visit to that place, May 9. It is a heavy silver plate 7½ x 9½ inches with a raised gold seal of the State, surrounded by fancy scrolls, on which is inscribed : “To the President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison and party, the freedom of the city of Glenwood Springs, Col. is cordially extended.” On the upper right-hand side of the plate are figures in relief, of a mountain goat and a bear, and on the left that of a stag. In one lower corner is a miniature bath-house, and in the other a view of the city, both being also in relief work. It will probably be the finest memento of the President’s trip, and doubtless will be highly prized by him. It is an excellent and artistic piece of etching, and is the first of the kind ever done in Chicago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th May 1891
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Chicago
Wendell & Co., completed a souvenir to be presented to President Harrison by the citizens of Glenwood Springs, Col., on the occasion of his visit to that place, May 9. It is a heavy silver plate 7½ x 9½ inches with a raised gold seal of the State, surrounded by fancy scrolls, on which is inscribed : “To the President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison and party, the freedom of the city of Glenwood Springs, Col. is cordially extended.” On the upper right-hand side of the plate are figures in relief, of a mountain goat and a bear, and on the left that of a stag. In one lower corner is a miniature bath-house, and in the other a view of the city, both being also in relief work. It will probably be the finest memento of the President’s trip, and doubtless will be highly prized by him. It is an excellent and artistic piece of etching, and is the first of the kind ever done in Chicago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th May 1891
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SONGWRITER BUYS INTO THE JEWELRY BUSINESS
Newark, New Jersey
Ben Harris, who writes songs and used to live in Salt Lake City, Utah, bought the interest of Mr. Huber in the firm of Huber & Weisgerber, making 14 karat gold goods at 112 Arlington street. The factory has been changed around considerably, put in enameling and polishing departments and refine all their own sweeps.
Source: The Metal Industry - December 1910
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Newark, New Jersey
Ben Harris, who writes songs and used to live in Salt Lake City, Utah, bought the interest of Mr. Huber in the firm of Huber & Weisgerber, making 14 karat gold goods at 112 Arlington street. The factory has been changed around considerably, put in enameling and polishing departments and refine all their own sweeps.
Source: The Metal Industry - December 1910
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SOUTHINGTON SILVER PLATE Co.
Connecticut
A New Silver Plate Factory in Connecticut
New Haven, Conn., Nov. 28.—Circulars have just been sent out by the Southington Cutlery Co. stating that their britannia department will be reorganized as a separate concern under the name of Southington Silver Plate Co., with a capital of $60,000. M. C. Ogden,of New York, and J. W. Gridley, of Southington, have charge of the sale of stock. Of the proposed capital stock of the new company, one-third is to be taken by the Cutlery Co. and $10,000 by the directors of the Cutlery Co., the remaining $30,000 to be subscribed by outsiders.
It is understood the wish of the Cutlery Co. is to remove that branch of industry from the cutlery works entirely and erect a new factory using the vacated rooms for an enlargement of their screw industry.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th November 1892
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Connecticut
A New Silver Plate Factory in Connecticut
New Haven, Conn., Nov. 28.—Circulars have just been sent out by the Southington Cutlery Co. stating that their britannia department will be reorganized as a separate concern under the name of Southington Silver Plate Co., with a capital of $60,000. M. C. Ogden,of New York, and J. W. Gridley, of Southington, have charge of the sale of stock. Of the proposed capital stock of the new company, one-third is to be taken by the Cutlery Co. and $10,000 by the directors of the Cutlery Co., the remaining $30,000 to be subscribed by outsiders.
It is understood the wish of the Cutlery Co. is to remove that branch of industry from the cutlery works entirely and erect a new factory using the vacated rooms for an enlargement of their screw industry.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th November 1892
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DISASTER NARROWLY AVOIDED AT THE FACTORY OF F.M. WHITING & Co.
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
F. M. Whiting & Co.’s Building Narrowly Escapes Being Blown
North Attleboro, Mass., Dec. 1.—Curiosity on the part of the engineer at F. M. Whiting & Co.’s building saved that large structure from destruction Monday. This engineer, Mr. Newell, was engaged in throwing some coal into the fire under the boilers, when he noticed what appeared to be a round stick with some string attached to it. He held the shovel back a second, pulled the “ stick” off, and after filling the fire proceeded to examine it. He was amazed to learn that the supposed stick was a dynamite cartridge.
Members of the firms occupying the building were at once called, and it was pronounced unmistakably to be a dynamite cartridge of sufficient power to have blown the whole side of the building to pieces. It was nearly 10 inches in length and about one and a half inches in diameter.
Many were the conjectures as to how it came there, and the final conclusion was that it was accidentally transported from a Pennsylvania mine.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th December 1892
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
F. M. Whiting & Co.’s Building Narrowly Escapes Being Blown
North Attleboro, Mass., Dec. 1.—Curiosity on the part of the engineer at F. M. Whiting & Co.’s building saved that large structure from destruction Monday. This engineer, Mr. Newell, was engaged in throwing some coal into the fire under the boilers, when he noticed what appeared to be a round stick with some string attached to it. He held the shovel back a second, pulled the “ stick” off, and after filling the fire proceeded to examine it. He was amazed to learn that the supposed stick was a dynamite cartridge.
Members of the firms occupying the building were at once called, and it was pronounced unmistakably to be a dynamite cartridge of sufficient power to have blown the whole side of the building to pieces. It was nearly 10 inches in length and about one and a half inches in diameter.
Many were the conjectures as to how it came there, and the final conclusion was that it was accidentally transported from a Pennsylvania mine.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th December 1892
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THE BRITISH TRADE
Birmingham and Sheffield
The year has not been notable for alterations or amendments in assay rules, but an important change has been the adoption of the practice of marking everything in detail. Practically every constituent part of such articles as bracelets and ornamental padlocks has now to be marked, in addition to the marking of the article as a whole. The close of the year finds manufacturers in practically all departments very full of orders. Very large additions to staff have been made, especially in the silver and electro-plate departments. There appears to have been a transference of electro-plate business from Shefiield to Birmingham, one estimate putting the number at 100 platers for every one employed in Birmingham ten years ago. A remarkable instance of activity relates to a firm employing 220 hands, who are working nightly from ten to eleven o'clock. The popularity of silver knick-knacks for toilet ware. which has been a feature of the trade for the past few years, continues, but there is a marked preference for solid material, the public taste for “shadow” jewelry and silverware having gone off completely. Generally speaking, there is less cheap jewelry worn, and even comparatively poor people insist on having fairly good stuff, that looks and wears well.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1911
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Birmingham and Sheffield
The year has not been notable for alterations or amendments in assay rules, but an important change has been the adoption of the practice of marking everything in detail. Practically every constituent part of such articles as bracelets and ornamental padlocks has now to be marked, in addition to the marking of the article as a whole. The close of the year finds manufacturers in practically all departments very full of orders. Very large additions to staff have been made, especially in the silver and electro-plate departments. There appears to have been a transference of electro-plate business from Shefiield to Birmingham, one estimate putting the number at 100 platers for every one employed in Birmingham ten years ago. A remarkable instance of activity relates to a firm employing 220 hands, who are working nightly from ten to eleven o'clock. The popularity of silver knick-knacks for toilet ware. which has been a feature of the trade for the past few years, continues, but there is a marked preference for solid material, the public taste for “shadow” jewelry and silverware having gone off completely. Generally speaking, there is less cheap jewelry worn, and even comparatively poor people insist on having fairly good stuff, that looks and wears well.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1911
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J.F. FRADLEY & Co.
New York
The new factory of J. F. Fradley & Co., of Pearl and Frankfort streets, New York, by reason of its spaciousness, healthy location, fine light and cleanliness, should serve as a model to many of the smaller manufacturers of John street, Nassau street and Maiden lane, whose workshops are grimy and close. The factory occupies the whole top floor of a large building, the floor capacity being about 3,400 square feet. There are no surrounding house tops, and the large windows in the four walls, numbering twenty-five, admit a perfect light and a splendid supply of fresh air. Most all the machines are new and contain the latest improvements. The firm has gone largely into the manufacture of silver novelties, such as brushes, combs, mirrors, cigarette and match boxes, etc. A handsome line of gold novelties is also being made.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - August 1889
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New York
The new factory of J. F. Fradley & Co., of Pearl and Frankfort streets, New York, by reason of its spaciousness, healthy location, fine light and cleanliness, should serve as a model to many of the smaller manufacturers of John street, Nassau street and Maiden lane, whose workshops are grimy and close. The factory occupies the whole top floor of a large building, the floor capacity being about 3,400 square feet. There are no surrounding house tops, and the large windows in the four walls, numbering twenty-five, admit a perfect light and a splendid supply of fresh air. Most all the machines are new and contain the latest improvements. The firm has gone largely into the manufacture of silver novelties, such as brushes, combs, mirrors, cigarette and match boxes, etc. A handsome line of gold novelties is also being made.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - August 1889
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250th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Newark, New Jersey
During the month of May Newark has been celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the city. The celebration began on May 1 and will continue through October. On May 13 Secretary of War Baker, as the personal representative of President Wilson, formally opened the big industrial exhibit in the First Regiment Armory, which is one of the celebration events. This exposition continued for three weeks, and was one of the biggest events of its kind held in the East for a long time. Visitors were present from many parts of the world, as far away as Greece and Australia. One of the features of the exhibit was the display by the manufacturing jewelers of Newark which was located in the Tower of Jewels, in the center of the armory. The upper part of this tower served as a band stand, from which concerts were given several times a day. The jewelry display was valued at many thousands of dollars and comprised principally fourteen and eighteen karat gold jewelry, platinum jewelry, rings, mesh bags and toilet sets. The exhibitors and the lines displayed by them were as follows:
Durand & Company, mixed gold and platinum mesh bags, brooches and lorgnettes; Riker Brothers, platinum jewelry set with diamonds, pearls, sapphires and other stones; Jones & Woodland, gold and platinum rings; Larter & Sons, an exhibit of gold and platinum jewelry and rings; Carter, Gough & Company, a display of 14-karat gold jewelry and platinum jewelry, lorgnettes, knives, chains, cigar cutters, etc.; Allsopp & Allsopp, had an exhibit of gold and platinum jewelry. As a part of their exhibit they had a piece of pure gold and one of pure platinum; Krementz & Company, a display of 14-karat and platinum jewelry and novelties; William B. Kerr & Company, toilet goods finished in gold and French enamel of period decoration.
Most of the gold goods displayed by the above-mentioned firms were of the white and green gold, which are so popular at the present time.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1916
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Newark, New Jersey
During the month of May Newark has been celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the city. The celebration began on May 1 and will continue through October. On May 13 Secretary of War Baker, as the personal representative of President Wilson, formally opened the big industrial exhibit in the First Regiment Armory, which is one of the celebration events. This exposition continued for three weeks, and was one of the biggest events of its kind held in the East for a long time. Visitors were present from many parts of the world, as far away as Greece and Australia. One of the features of the exhibit was the display by the manufacturing jewelers of Newark which was located in the Tower of Jewels, in the center of the armory. The upper part of this tower served as a band stand, from which concerts were given several times a day. The jewelry display was valued at many thousands of dollars and comprised principally fourteen and eighteen karat gold jewelry, platinum jewelry, rings, mesh bags and toilet sets. The exhibitors and the lines displayed by them were as follows:
Durand & Company, mixed gold and platinum mesh bags, brooches and lorgnettes; Riker Brothers, platinum jewelry set with diamonds, pearls, sapphires and other stones; Jones & Woodland, gold and platinum rings; Larter & Sons, an exhibit of gold and platinum jewelry and rings; Carter, Gough & Company, a display of 14-karat gold jewelry and platinum jewelry, lorgnettes, knives, chains, cigar cutters, etc.; Allsopp & Allsopp, had an exhibit of gold and platinum jewelry. As a part of their exhibit they had a piece of pure gold and one of pure platinum; Krementz & Company, a display of 14-karat and platinum jewelry and novelties; William B. Kerr & Company, toilet goods finished in gold and French enamel of period decoration.
Most of the gold goods displayed by the above-mentioned firms were of the white and green gold, which are so popular at the present time.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1916
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RETIREMENT OF A.E. PITTMAN
London
Mr. A.E. Pittman of Wakely & Wheeler Ltd., Ganton House, Ganton Street, London W.1. announces that he has retired from business and asks that all private correspondence should , in future, be addressed to 87 Rosemary Avenue, Hounslow, Middlesex.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - July 1958
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London
Mr. A.E. Pittman of Wakely & Wheeler Ltd., Ganton House, Ganton Street, London W.1. announces that he has retired from business and asks that all private correspondence should , in future, be addressed to 87 Rosemary Avenue, Hounslow, Middlesex.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - July 1958
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DEATH OF G.H. HULBERT
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, Conn., Nov. 2.—G. H. Hulbert, who for many years was president of the old Middletown Silver Plate Co., and one of the leading citizens of this city, died about midnight yesterday, of internal hemorrhages, at his boarding place on College St. Mr. Hulbert suffered financial losses about 15 years ago, and since that time his mind has been affected.
The deceased had resided here for a number of years past, being provided for by a small annual income. About a year ago he suffered a shock, from which he recovered, and for several months he was about as usual. His wife died about six months ago. He leaves two sons, George and Russell, both residents of this State.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th November 1906
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Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, Conn., Nov. 2.—G. H. Hulbert, who for many years was president of the old Middletown Silver Plate Co., and one of the leading citizens of this city, died about midnight yesterday, of internal hemorrhages, at his boarding place on College St. Mr. Hulbert suffered financial losses about 15 years ago, and since that time his mind has been affected.
The deceased had resided here for a number of years past, being provided for by a small annual income. About a year ago he suffered a shock, from which he recovered, and for several months he was about as usual. His wife died about six months ago. He leaves two sons, George and Russell, both residents of this State.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th November 1906
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CUTLERS ELECT NEW PRESIDENT
Sheffield
The new president of the Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers' Association is Mr. R. Inman, of Harrison, Fisher & Co. Ltd. He was elected at the annual general meeting of the association, held recently in Sheffield. Vice-president will be Mr. T.N. Kennedy, of John Turton & Co. Ltd., and the hon. treasurer, Mr. A.S. Millburn, of W. & S. Butcher Ltd. Mr. K.L. Collin, of B. & J. Sippel Ltd., Mr. W.H. Middleton, of Needham, Veall & Tyzack Ltd., and Mr. G.R. Sugden, of Surmanco Ltd., have been elected to the committee. In appreciation of the 4 years he held office as president, Mr. Reuben Viner has been elected to the newly created office of immediate past president.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1962
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Sheffield
The new president of the Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers' Association is Mr. R. Inman, of Harrison, Fisher & Co. Ltd. He was elected at the annual general meeting of the association, held recently in Sheffield. Vice-president will be Mr. T.N. Kennedy, of John Turton & Co. Ltd., and the hon. treasurer, Mr. A.S. Millburn, of W. & S. Butcher Ltd. Mr. K.L. Collin, of B. & J. Sippel Ltd., Mr. W.H. Middleton, of Needham, Veall & Tyzack Ltd., and Mr. G.R. Sugden, of Surmanco Ltd., have been elected to the committee. In appreciation of the 4 years he held office as president, Mr. Reuben Viner has been elected to the newly created office of immediate past president.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - May 1962
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
London
The Lord Mayor’s show this year was particularly interesting owing to the procession of past Lord Mayors of London, including Sir Hugh Middleton, the great goldsmith, who "brought the new river to London". His great undertaking, which at the time practically brought the goldsmith to poverty, developed into one of the greatest monopolies of the 19th century, the shares alone fetching fabulous sums. The Lord Mayor-elect being a member of Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers and the Silver Wire Drawers’ companies. The masters and wardens of the respective companies took part in the procession, while the banners of the various past masters were carried before the vehicle's conveying the officers of the guilds.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th November 1906
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London
The Lord Mayor’s show this year was particularly interesting owing to the procession of past Lord Mayors of London, including Sir Hugh Middleton, the great goldsmith, who "brought the new river to London". His great undertaking, which at the time practically brought the goldsmith to poverty, developed into one of the greatest monopolies of the 19th century, the shares alone fetching fabulous sums. The Lord Mayor-elect being a member of Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers and the Silver Wire Drawers’ companies. The masters and wardens of the respective companies took part in the procession, while the banners of the various past masters were carried before the vehicle's conveying the officers of the guilds.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th November 1906
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