FULFORD BROWN BROTHERS
Regent Parade, Birmingham
The firm of Fulford Brown Bros. of Regent Parade, Birmingham, manufacturing jewelers, has been turned into a limited company with a capital of £15,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th October 1920
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G.H. JOHNSTONE & Co.Ltd.
38, Northampton Street, Birmingham
THE INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION AT BIRMINGHAM
Surmounting this base is a double exhibit of Mr. G. H. Johnstone, of Northampton Street, who shows a large and varied collection of gentlemen's jewellery, such as sleeve links, solitaires, studs and pins in almost every form conceivable, in 15 and 18 carat gold. The sets of studs are whole pearls of rare value others are of a simple character, forming a half bead. In the collection of links, we notice the cannon which has for the opposite link a ball. We also observe studs and links of a sporting character, such as the horseshoe and whip. His collection of pins are selected with a new to suit the sporting as well as the most fastidious taste.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - October 1886
G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. - Birmingham - 1917
An advertisement from G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. when exhibiting at the British Industries Fair of 1933:
G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. - Birmingham - 1933
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38, Northampton Street, Birmingham
THE INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION AT BIRMINGHAM
Surmounting this base is a double exhibit of Mr. G. H. Johnstone, of Northampton Street, who shows a large and varied collection of gentlemen's jewellery, such as sleeve links, solitaires, studs and pins in almost every form conceivable, in 15 and 18 carat gold. The sets of studs are whole pearls of rare value others are of a simple character, forming a half bead. In the collection of links, we notice the cannon which has for the opposite link a ball. We also observe studs and links of a sporting character, such as the horseshoe and whip. His collection of pins are selected with a new to suit the sporting as well as the most fastidious taste.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - October 1886
G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. - Birmingham - 1917
An advertisement from G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. when exhibiting at the British Industries Fair of 1933:
G.H. Johnstone & Co.Ltd. - Birmingham - 1933
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
THE NEWCASTLE HANDICRAFTS COMPANY
37, Orchard Street, and College Road, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
An example of the work of The Newcastle Handicrafts Company, an Arts & Crafts silver bowl with a swing handle, chased foot and hammered finish. The handle being attached with strap-work brackets. The bowl is 5¾" (14.5cm) in width, 5" (13cm) in height (including handle) and weighs 256 grams. It was assayed at Birmingham in 1908:
The Newcastle Handicrafts Company was established in 1899 by Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) and Charles W. Mitchell (1854-1903) in an effort to give the students a chance to execute work in silver and other materials from Hatton's designs.
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37, Orchard Street, and College Road, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
An example of the work of The Newcastle Handicrafts Company, an Arts & Crafts silver bowl with a swing handle, chased foot and hammered finish. The handle being attached with strap-work brackets. The bowl is 5¾" (14.5cm) in width, 5" (13cm) in height (including handle) and weighs 256 grams. It was assayed at Birmingham in 1908:
The Newcastle Handicrafts Company was established in 1899 by Richard George Hatton (1864-1926) and Charles W. Mitchell (1854-1903) in an effort to give the students a chance to execute work in silver and other materials from Hatton's designs.
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
WILLIAM OVERTON
Argent Works, 39, Station Street, Walsall
William Overton - Walsall - 1895
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Argent Works, 39, Station Street, Walsall
William Overton - Walsall - 1895
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
RUPERT DONALD EAST
An example of the work of Rupert Donald East, a goblet, assayed at Birmingham in 1972:
R.D.E - Birmingham - 1972
Rupert Donald East also used the services of the London Assay Office.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p107530
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An example of the work of Rupert Donald East, a goblet, assayed at Birmingham in 1972:
R.D.E - Birmingham - 1972
Rupert Donald East also used the services of the London Assay Office.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p107530
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
JOHN CARTER & SON
190, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
John Carter & Son - Birmingham - 1886
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190, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
John Carter & Son - Birmingham - 1886
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EDWARD DAY
27 & 28, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1882
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1907
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1914
Established in 1857.
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27 & 28, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1882
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1907
Edward Day - Birmingham - 1914
Established in 1857.
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
BIGBURY MINT
River Park, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon
Established in 1980 as medallists by the engraver, David Holland. Since 1985 in partnership with his son, Matthew Holland.
BM - Birmingham - 1994
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River Park, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon
Established in 1980 as medallists by the engraver, David Holland. Since 1985 in partnership with his son, Matthew Holland.
BM - Birmingham - 1994
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
JOSEPH BETTRIDGE
97, Cheapside, London, and Birmingham
Joseph Bettridge - London - 1868
Established in 1860.
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97, Cheapside, London, and Birmingham
Joseph Bettridge - London - 1868
Established in 1860.
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HYDE & SON, Ltd.
47, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Hyde & Son Ltd. - Birmingham - 1905
Established in 1837, the business of Hyde & Son was acquired in 1927 by their former manager, Raymond Eccleston, who in partnership with Joseph Hart restyled the firm's name to Eccleston & Hart (see above post).
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47, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
Hyde & Son Ltd. - Birmingham - 1905
Established in 1837, the business of Hyde & Son was acquired in 1927 by their former manager, Raymond Eccleston, who in partnership with Joseph Hart restyled the firm's name to Eccleston & Hart (see above post).
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RALPH HEATON & SONS
The Mint, Birmingham
Ralph Heaton & Sons - Birmingham - 1885
Messrs. Ralph Heaton & Sons, of Birmingham, have recently turned out 9,000 large bronze medals for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, in addition to a new North Borneo coinage, and are now engaged on a silver coinage of £80,000 in value for Nicaragua. The firm is doing a large and increasing trade in copper cylinders, produced by their special process for drawing down into tubes.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st April 1887
Messrs. Ralph Heaton & Sons, of Birmingham, have just been entrusted by the Chinese Government with a contract for the supply of machinery for producing a new Chinese coinage. This contract, which is the largest of the kind that has ever been placed, is to supply, within a year from date, 90 coining presses and all the necessary machinery for fitting up a mint in China. The extent of this order may be estimated from the fact that there are only sixteen presses in the Royal Mint in London.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st June 1887
MINT (THE), BIRMINGHAM, Ltd., formerly Ralph Heaton & Sons, Coin Manufacturers, Icknield Street, Birmingham. Established in 1829 by Ralph Heaton, grandfather of the present Managing Director. Incorporated as a Limited Company in 1889. Directors: Colonel Ernest Villiers, A.D.C. (Chairman), Horace Peel, A. Ll. Lloyd, Ralph Heaton (Managing Director), W. E. Bromet (Assistant Managing Director). Premises: Present extensive works were constructed in 1859; previous to that date business conducted in Shadwell Street, Birmingham. Business: The Manufacture of Coins for the British, French, Italian, Russian, South American, and many other Foreign Governments. Are also Mint Machinery Manufacturers to the Chinese and other Governments, and Tube, Metal and Wire-makers. Stampings, Medals, &c. Have introduced many improvements in Coining Machinery. Connection: Worldwide. Telephones: No. 5R (Order Department); No. 3154 Birmingham. Telegraphic Address: " Mint, Birmingham." Code: A B C (5th Edition).
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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The Mint, Birmingham
Ralph Heaton & Sons - Birmingham - 1885
Messrs. Ralph Heaton & Sons, of Birmingham, have recently turned out 9,000 large bronze medals for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, in addition to a new North Borneo coinage, and are now engaged on a silver coinage of £80,000 in value for Nicaragua. The firm is doing a large and increasing trade in copper cylinders, produced by their special process for drawing down into tubes.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st April 1887
Messrs. Ralph Heaton & Sons, of Birmingham, have just been entrusted by the Chinese Government with a contract for the supply of machinery for producing a new Chinese coinage. This contract, which is the largest of the kind that has ever been placed, is to supply, within a year from date, 90 coining presses and all the necessary machinery for fitting up a mint in China. The extent of this order may be estimated from the fact that there are only sixteen presses in the Royal Mint in London.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st June 1887
MINT (THE), BIRMINGHAM, Ltd., formerly Ralph Heaton & Sons, Coin Manufacturers, Icknield Street, Birmingham. Established in 1829 by Ralph Heaton, grandfather of the present Managing Director. Incorporated as a Limited Company in 1889. Directors: Colonel Ernest Villiers, A.D.C. (Chairman), Horace Peel, A. Ll. Lloyd, Ralph Heaton (Managing Director), W. E. Bromet (Assistant Managing Director). Premises: Present extensive works were constructed in 1859; previous to that date business conducted in Shadwell Street, Birmingham. Business: The Manufacture of Coins for the British, French, Italian, Russian, South American, and many other Foreign Governments. Are also Mint Machinery Manufacturers to the Chinese and other Governments, and Tube, Metal and Wire-makers. Stampings, Medals, &c. Have introduced many improvements in Coining Machinery. Connection: Worldwide. Telephones: No. 5R (Order Department); No. 3154 Birmingham. Telegraphic Address: " Mint, Birmingham." Code: A B C (5th Edition).
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
BIRMINGHAM PLATE AND CUTLERY WORKS Ltd.
58-60a, Hockley Hill, Birmingham
An example of the work and marks of the Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works, a set of tea or coffee spoons, 4" (10cm) in length and weighing a total of 50 grams. Assayed at Birmingham in 1946:
The Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works Limited registered their mark 'B.P & C.W' contained within an oval in March 1946.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1947.
The business of the Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works Limited was struck off the Companies Register in 1950.
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58-60a, Hockley Hill, Birmingham
An example of the work and marks of the Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works, a set of tea or coffee spoons, 4" (10cm) in length and weighing a total of 50 grams. Assayed at Birmingham in 1946:
The Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works Limited registered their mark 'B.P & C.W' contained within an oval in March 1946.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1947.
The business of the Birmingham Plate and Cutlery Works Limited was struck off the Companies Register in 1950.
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ELISHA MANDER & SON
98, Snow Hill, later, Hall Street, later, 29-35, Branston Street, Birmingham, and Great Pulteney Street, London.
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1856
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1889
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1890
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Elisha Mander, and Richard Mander, carrying on business as Photographic Frame Makers, at 29, Branston-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, under: the style or firm of Elisha Mander and Son, was, dissolved, as and from the 30th day of April, 1894, by mutual consent.–Dated the 30th day of April, 1894.
ELISHA MANDER.
RICHARD MANDER
Source: The London Gazette - 4th May 1894
Elisha Mander was born on the 10th May 1819, and died on the 24th April 1899. He established his business in 1846.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1929.
Thought to have used the trade name 'M&ER'
E·M & S - Birmingham - 1907
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98, Snow Hill, later, Hall Street, later, 29-35, Branston Street, Birmingham, and Great Pulteney Street, London.
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1856
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1889
Elisha Mander & Son - Birmingham - 1890
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Elisha Mander, and Richard Mander, carrying on business as Photographic Frame Makers, at 29, Branston-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, under: the style or firm of Elisha Mander and Son, was, dissolved, as and from the 30th day of April, 1894, by mutual consent.–Dated the 30th day of April, 1894.
ELISHA MANDER.
RICHARD MANDER
Source: The London Gazette - 4th May 1894
Elisha Mander was born on the 10th May 1819, and died on the 24th April 1899. He established his business in 1846.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1929.
Thought to have used the trade name 'M&ER'
E·M & S - Birmingham - 1907
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BERT GORDON
Northampton Street, later, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Bert Gordon, three goblets, 5¾" (14.5cm) in height and weighing 120 grams each, assayed at Birmingham in 1968:
B.G - Birmingham - 1968
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Northampton Street, later, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Bert Gordon, three goblets, 5¾" (14.5cm) in height and weighing 120 grams each, assayed at Birmingham in 1968:
B.G - Birmingham - 1968
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CHARLES STOCKTON
Birmingham
Bequests.–Mr. Charles Stockton, jeweller, of Birmingham, lately deceased, has bequeathed £100 each to the General Hospital, the Queen's Hospital, and the General Dispensary, Birmingham.
Source: British Medical Journal - 23rd November 1867
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Birmingham
Bequests.–Mr. Charles Stockton, jeweller, of Birmingham, lately deceased, has bequeathed £100 each to the General Hospital, the Queen's Hospital, and the General Dispensary, Birmingham.
Source: British Medical Journal - 23rd November 1867
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A.W. PENNINGTON
Northampton Street, later, Augusta Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Arthur Willmore Pennington, a set of hair curlers, assayed at Birmingham in 1903:
Arthur Willmore Pennington entered his mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in May 1901.
Although the 1861 Census records AWP as born at Birmingham, he was in fact born at sea en route to Boston, a voyage that also saw the death of his father. AWP was christened upon returning to England on the 26th February 1855 at Saint Martin's, Birmingham.
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Northampton Street, later, Augusta Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Arthur Willmore Pennington, a set of hair curlers, assayed at Birmingham in 1903:
Arthur Willmore Pennington entered his mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in May 1901.
Although the 1861 Census records AWP as born at Birmingham, he was in fact born at sea en route to Boston, a voyage that also saw the death of his father. AWP was christened upon returning to England on the 26th February 1855 at Saint Martin's, Birmingham.
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S. LESSER & SONS Ltd.
23, 24, 25, 26 & 27, Houndsditch, London
SL & S·Ld - Birmingham - 1932
S. LESSER & SONS Limited.
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at 23-27. Houndsditch, London, E.1. on the 31st July, 1928, the following Special Resolution was duly passed and at the subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting of the said Company, also duly convened, and held at the same place on the 17th August, 1928, the following Special Resolution was duly confirmed: viz. : – " That the Company be wound up voluntarily, and that John Lloyd Howell, , of 2, Broad-street-place, London, E.C. 2 be and he is hereby Appointed Liquidator for the purpose's of such winding-up."
Dated this 18th day of August 1928.
HENRY LESSER, Chairman.
Source: The London Gazette - 31st August 1928
It is thought that the business continued as S. Lesser and Sons (1928) Ltd.
The business registered with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 20th August 1902 (as Samuel Lesser) and 5th June 1913 (as S. Lesser and Sons Limited).
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23, 24, 25, 26 & 27, Houndsditch, London
SL & S·Ld - Birmingham - 1932
S. LESSER & SONS Limited.
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at 23-27. Houndsditch, London, E.1. on the 31st July, 1928, the following Special Resolution was duly passed and at the subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting of the said Company, also duly convened, and held at the same place on the 17th August, 1928, the following Special Resolution was duly confirmed: viz. : – " That the Company be wound up voluntarily, and that John Lloyd Howell, , of 2, Broad-street-place, London, E.C. 2 be and he is hereby Appointed Liquidator for the purpose's of such winding-up."
Dated this 18th day of August 1928.
HENRY LESSER, Chairman.
Source: The London Gazette - 31st August 1928
It is thought that the business continued as S. Lesser and Sons (1928) Ltd.
The business registered with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 20th August 1902 (as Samuel Lesser) and 5th June 1913 (as S. Lesser and Sons Limited).
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LEVETUS BROTHERS
Canada Works, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
Levetus Bros. - Birmingham - 1882
Exhibitors at the Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition that was held at Bradford in 1882.
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Canada Works, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
Levetus Bros. - Birmingham - 1882
Exhibitors at the Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition that was held at Bradford in 1882.
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WILLIAM TAY & SONS Ltd.
30-34 Leopold Street, Birmingham and 24, Garlick Hill, London
Noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fair of 1922, they were described as 'Manufacturers of Electro-plated and Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks, Cased Goods, Presentation Canteens.'
Described in The Board of Trade Journal - 28th March 1918, as the maker of 'Eureka spoons and forks'.
Users of the trade names: 'MEDALLION' and 'EUREKA'.
William Tay & Sons Ltd. entered their mark 'W T & S Ltd' contained in five separate circular punches, in September 1931.
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30-34 Leopold Street, Birmingham and 24, Garlick Hill, London
Noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fair of 1922, they were described as 'Manufacturers of Electro-plated and Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks, Cased Goods, Presentation Canteens.'
Described in The Board of Trade Journal - 28th March 1918, as the maker of 'Eureka spoons and forks'.
Users of the trade names: 'MEDALLION' and 'EUREKA'.
William Tay & Sons Ltd. entered their mark 'W T & S Ltd' contained in five separate circular punches, in September 1931.
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WILLIAM EDWARDS
44, New Street, Birmingham
William Edwards - Birmingham - 1877
William Edwards - Birmingham - 1877
Thought to have been succeeded by John & L. Mole by 1879.
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44, New Street, Birmingham
William Edwards - Birmingham - 1877
William Edwards - Birmingham - 1877
Thought to have been succeeded by John & L. Mole by 1879.
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