2-3, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham
C. Harrold & Co. - Birmingham - 1903
C. Harrold & Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1914
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C. HARROLD & Co.
2-3, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham
C. Harrold & Co. - Birmingham - 1903
C. Harrold & Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1914
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2-3, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham
C. Harrold & Co. - Birmingham - 1903
C. Harrold & Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1914
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ERNEST DRUIFF & COMPANY
Vyse Street, Birmingham
Examples of the work and marks of Ernest Druiff & Co.:
E&D over Co - Birmingham - 1924
E&D over Co - Birmingham - 1925
In the Matter of ERNEST DRUIFF & COMPANY Limited, and in the Matter of the Companies Act, 1948.
NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of sections 290 and 341 (1) (b) of the Companies Act, 1948, .that a General Meeting of the above-named Company will be held at 11, Waterloo Street, Birmingham 2, on 'Friday, the 17th day of September, 1954, at 11 o'clock hi the forenoon, for the purpose of having an account laid before the Members showing the manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator, and also of determining by Extraordinary Resolution the manner in which the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be disposed of. A Member entitled to attend and vote at the above Meeting may appoint a proxy or proxies to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a Member of the Company.—Dated this 11th day of August, 1954.
B. G. ROSE, Liquidator.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th August 1954
The company appear to have been incorporated in c.1918 with a capital of £10,000.
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Vyse Street, Birmingham
Examples of the work and marks of Ernest Druiff & Co.:
E&D over Co - Birmingham - 1924
E&D over Co - Birmingham - 1925
In the Matter of ERNEST DRUIFF & COMPANY Limited, and in the Matter of the Companies Act, 1948.
NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of sections 290 and 341 (1) (b) of the Companies Act, 1948, .that a General Meeting of the above-named Company will be held at 11, Waterloo Street, Birmingham 2, on 'Friday, the 17th day of September, 1954, at 11 o'clock hi the forenoon, for the purpose of having an account laid before the Members showing the manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidator, and also of determining by Extraordinary Resolution the manner in which the books, accounts and documents of the Company and of the Liquidator shall be disposed of. A Member entitled to attend and vote at the above Meeting may appoint a proxy or proxies to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a Member of the Company.—Dated this 11th day of August, 1954.
B. G. ROSE, Liquidator.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th August 1954
The company appear to have been incorporated in c.1918 with a capital of £10,000.
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R. & J. GOUGH
63, Caroline Street, Birmingham
R. & J. Gough - Birmingham - 1851
R. & J. Gough - Birmingham - 1858
A very old-established firm of manufacturing jewellers, Messrs. Gough, of Caroline Street, Birmingham, are relinquishing their trade and selling off their plant, &c, prior to their final retirement.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1888
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63, Caroline Street, Birmingham
R. & J. Gough - Birmingham - 1851
R. & J. Gough - Birmingham - 1858
A very old-established firm of manufacturing jewellers, Messrs. Gough, of Caroline Street, Birmingham, are relinquishing their trade and selling off their plant, &c, prior to their final retirement.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1888
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DOWNING BROTHERS
Spencer Street, Birmingham
The firm of Messrs. Downing Bros., Spencer Street, manufacturing silversmiths, is now under the title of Mr. Arthur Downing, goldsmith, and is, I believe, amalgamated with that of Mr. Arthur Downing, Hockley Street, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1888
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Spencer Street, Birmingham
The firm of Messrs. Downing Bros., Spencer Street, manufacturing silversmiths, is now under the title of Mr. Arthur Downing, goldsmith, and is, I believe, amalgamated with that of Mr. Arthur Downing, Hockley Street, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1888
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I. IZON
Spencer Street, Birmingham
Mr. I. Izon, manufacturing jeweller, Spencer Street, is relinquishing his business and selling all tools, shop fittings, &c, by auction ; after being in business some fifteen years, he declares himself disgusted at the state of affairs, makes his bow and retires.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd April 1888
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Spencer Street, Birmingham
Mr. I. Izon, manufacturing jeweller, Spencer Street, is relinquishing his business and selling all tools, shop fittings, &c, by auction ; after being in business some fifteen years, he declares himself disgusted at the state of affairs, makes his bow and retires.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd April 1888
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JOHN B. CHATTERLEY & SONS
111-119, Newtown Road, later, 11-13, Pitsford Street, Birmingham and 70, Hatton Garden, London
An example of the work and marks of J.B. Chatterley & Sons:
J.B.C & S - Birmingham - 1964
J.B.C & S Ld - Birmingham - 1962
JBC & S Ld
J.B.C & S
J.B.C & S
Users of the trade name 'CRESCENT PLATE' on plated wares.
The business of Albert E. Chatterley and F.M. Chatterley in 1928
J.B. Chatterley & Sons acquired the business of Haseler & Bill in 1924 and thus acquired the historical line of several famous Birmingham silversmiths, including Hilliard & Thomason, Taylor & Perry, and Haseler Brothers.
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111-119, Newtown Road, later, 11-13, Pitsford Street, Birmingham and 70, Hatton Garden, London
An example of the work and marks of J.B. Chatterley & Sons:
J.B.C & S - Birmingham - 1964
J.B.C & S Ld - Birmingham - 1962
JBC & S Ld
J.B.C & S
J.B.C & S
Users of the trade name 'CRESCENT PLATE' on plated wares.
The business of Albert E. Chatterley and F.M. Chatterley in 1928
J.B. Chatterley & Sons acquired the business of Haseler & Bill in 1924 and thus acquired the historical line of several famous Birmingham silversmiths, including Hilliard & Thomason, Taylor & Perry, and Haseler Brothers.
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SANDERS & MACKENZIE
101-103, Spencer Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of Sanders & Mackenzie:
S & M - Birmingham - 1928
Sanders & Mackenzie Ltd. - Birmingham - 1981
Users of the trade name: FRAMECRAFT
The business of Ernest Wilfred Sanders & Henry Arthur Mackenzie in 1912.
Sanders & Mackenzie registered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in September 1911, and with the Chester Assay Office on the 15th October 1912.
Sanders & Mackenzie were known suppliers to J.C. Vickery in London.
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101-103, Spencer Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of Sanders & Mackenzie:
S & M - Birmingham - 1928
Sanders & Mackenzie Ltd. - Birmingham - 1981
Users of the trade name: FRAMECRAFT
The business of Ernest Wilfred Sanders & Henry Arthur Mackenzie in 1912.
Sanders & Mackenzie registered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in September 1911, and with the Chester Assay Office on the 15th October 1912.
Sanders & Mackenzie were known suppliers to J.C. Vickery in London.
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COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE
63-64, Spencer Street, later, 3, Northampton Street, Birmingham
Examples of the work of Colen Hewer Cheshire:
C.C - Birmingham - 1896
C.C - Birmingham - 1893
C.C - Birmingham - 1893
C.C - Chester - 1912
Established c.1865.
Colen Hewer Cheshire registered marks with the London, Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
He died in 1910 or 1911.
The business was converted into a limited liability company on the 23rd February 1927.
The firm went into liquidation in 1931.
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63-64, Spencer Street, later, 3, Northampton Street, Birmingham
Examples of the work of Colen Hewer Cheshire:
C.C - Birmingham - 1896
C.C - Birmingham - 1893
C.C - Birmingham - 1893
C.C - Chester - 1912
Established c.1865.
Colen Hewer Cheshire registered marks with the London, Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
He died in 1910 or 1911.
The business was converted into a limited liability company on the 23rd February 1927.
The firm went into liquidation in 1931.
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ALFRED BUCKLEY
153, Anglesea Street, Aston, Birmingham
Bills of Sale
Buckley, Alfred, 153, Anglesea Street, Aston, Birmingham, Jeweller. May 25. £50. Given to Edward Arm.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1881
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153, Anglesea Street, Aston, Birmingham
Bills of Sale
Buckley, Alfred, 153, Anglesea Street, Aston, Birmingham, Jeweller. May 25. £50. Given to Edward Arm.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1881
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SAMUEL PEACE
Great Russell Street, Birmingham
Bills of Sale
Peace, Samuel, 2 Court, 3 House, Great Russell Street, Birmingham, Jeweller. June 2. £7 10s. Given to Hyman Lyons.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1881
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Great Russell Street, Birmingham
Bills of Sale
Peace, Samuel, 2 Court, 3 House, Great Russell Street, Birmingham, Jeweller. June 2. £7 10s. Given to Hyman Lyons.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1881
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A.J. BAILEY & SON
Everest Works, 53, Tenby Street North, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of A.J. Bailey:
A·J·B - Birmingham 1921
A·J·B - Birmingham 1919
A.J. Bailey & Son were registered at the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
By the mid 1950's the firm appears to be in the hands of Brian Oswald Bailey.
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Everest Works, 53, Tenby Street North, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of A.J. Bailey:
A·J·B - Birmingham 1921
A·J·B - Birmingham 1919
A.J. Bailey & Son were registered at the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
By the mid 1950's the firm appears to be in the hands of Brian Oswald Bailey.
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JOSEPH TAYLOR
Newhall Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Joseph Taylor:
IT - Birmingham - 1812
Joseph Taylor registered four marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 28th April 1813. He entered a further mark on the 23rd March 1825.
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Newhall Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Joseph Taylor:
IT - Birmingham - 1812
Joseph Taylor registered four marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 28th April 1813. He entered a further mark on the 23rd March 1825.
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ALEXANDER SMITH
Spencer Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Alexander Smith:
The mark of Alexander Smith was registered with the Birmingham Assay Office in March 1954.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham.html
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Spencer Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Alexander Smith:
The mark of Alexander Smith was registered with the Birmingham Assay Office in March 1954.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham.html
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JOSEPH GLOSTER Ltd.
34-35, Vyse Street, later, Lion Silver Works, 33, Hockley Hill, Birmingham
J.G
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1916
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1921
Examples of the work and mark of Joseph Gloster Ltd.:
J.G - Birmingham - 1906
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1960
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1958
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham4.html#M
and: http://www.925-1000.com/bx_jGloster_B.html
Established in 1880.
Noted as appearing at Birmingham City Police Court on the 30th September 1898 for employing a young person under the age of 16 without a certificate of fitness, no fine, but ordered to pay £1 costs. A second appearance on same day for employing a child without a certificate of fitness resulted in the addition of a further ten shillings costs.
The firm registered marks with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
Noted as an exhibitor at the 1929 British Industries Fair.
The directors of Joseph Gloster Ltd. in 1953 were recorded as G. Gloster, E. Gloster, L.J. Gloster, C.F. Gloster, O.E. Gloster and R.W. Grinesley.
Users of the following trade names: "Aloid", "Neusil","Shelley", "Nameloid", "Perline", "Metelas"
GLOSTER (JOSEPH). Ltd., Manufacturers of Silver Goods, Lion Silver Works, Hockley Hill, Birmingham. Hours of Business: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Established in 1880 by Joseph Gloster. Incorporated as a Limited Company. Directors: Joseph Gloster, J.P. (Governing Director), Joseph Gloster (junr.), Ernest Gloster, and A. E. Jackson. Premises: Have recently erected a thoroughly up-to-date factory, with all modern improvements. Staff: 100. Specialities: Silver Goods of every description. Connection: United Kingdom, Foreign, Colonial. Telephone: No. 76 Jewellers. Telegraphic Address: " Matchboxes, Birmingham." Bankers: London City and Midland Bank, Ltd. (Warstone Lane Branch, Birmingham). Mr. Joseph Gloster is an Alderman of the City of Birmingham, and a Justice of the Peace for Worcestershire.
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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34-35, Vyse Street, later, Lion Silver Works, 33, Hockley Hill, Birmingham
J.G
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1916
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1921
Examples of the work and mark of Joseph Gloster Ltd.:
J.G - Birmingham - 1906
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1960
J.G Ltd - Birmingham - 1958
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham4.html#M
and: http://www.925-1000.com/bx_jGloster_B.html
Established in 1880.
Noted as appearing at Birmingham City Police Court on the 30th September 1898 for employing a young person under the age of 16 without a certificate of fitness, no fine, but ordered to pay £1 costs. A second appearance on same day for employing a child without a certificate of fitness resulted in the addition of a further ten shillings costs.
The firm registered marks with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
Noted as an exhibitor at the 1929 British Industries Fair.
The directors of Joseph Gloster Ltd. in 1953 were recorded as G. Gloster, E. Gloster, L.J. Gloster, C.F. Gloster, O.E. Gloster and R.W. Grinesley.
Users of the following trade names: "Aloid", "Neusil","Shelley", "Nameloid", "Perline", "Metelas"
GLOSTER (JOSEPH). Ltd., Manufacturers of Silver Goods, Lion Silver Works, Hockley Hill, Birmingham. Hours of Business: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Established in 1880 by Joseph Gloster. Incorporated as a Limited Company. Directors: Joseph Gloster, J.P. (Governing Director), Joseph Gloster (junr.), Ernest Gloster, and A. E. Jackson. Premises: Have recently erected a thoroughly up-to-date factory, with all modern improvements. Staff: 100. Specialities: Silver Goods of every description. Connection: United Kingdom, Foreign, Colonial. Telephone: No. 76 Jewellers. Telegraphic Address: " Matchboxes, Birmingham." Bankers: London City and Midland Bank, Ltd. (Warstone Lane Branch, Birmingham). Mr. Joseph Gloster is an Alderman of the City of Birmingham, and a Justice of the Peace for Worcestershire.
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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JAMES SWANN & SON
25, Hylton Street, Birmingham
James Swann & Son - Birmingham - 1949
An example of the work and mark of James Swann & Son:
J.S&S - Birmingham - 1951
Along with Charles Horner, James Fenton, and Henry Griffith, James Swann dominated the silver thimble making industry in Great Britain.
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25, Hylton Street, Birmingham
James Swann & Son - Birmingham - 1949
An example of the work and mark of James Swann & Son:
J.S&S - Birmingham - 1951
Along with Charles Horner, James Fenton, and Henry Griffith, James Swann dominated the silver thimble making industry in Great Britain.
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SAMUEL ISAACS
313, Icknield Street West, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Isaacs, Saml., 313, Icknield-street, West, Birmingham, jeweller, August 4. Webster & Graham, sols., 27, Colmore-road, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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313, Icknield Street West, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Isaacs, Saml., 313, Icknield-street, West, Birmingham, jeweller, August 4. Webster & Graham, sols., 27, Colmore-road, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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ROBERT HENRY ANN and ALFRED EDWARD ANN
65, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Ann Robert Henry, & Alfred Edward Ann, 65, Vittoria-street, Birmingham, jewellers and manufacturers. Aug. 21. F. M. Burton, and Reece & Harris, New-street, both Birmingham, sols.
Ann, Alfred Edward, 65, Vittoria-street and 5, Exchange-buildings, Birmingham, and Soho rd., Handsworth, jeweller (separate creditors). Aug. 22. Reece & Harris, sols., 47, New-street Birmingham.
Ann, Robert Henry, 65, Vittoria-street, Birmingham, & 3, Church-view, Westminster-road, Handsworth, jeweller and manufacturer (separate creditors). Aug. 21. F. M. Burton, sol , Union-passage, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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65, Vittoria Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Ann Robert Henry, & Alfred Edward Ann, 65, Vittoria-street, Birmingham, jewellers and manufacturers. Aug. 21. F. M. Burton, and Reece & Harris, New-street, both Birmingham, sols.
Ann, Alfred Edward, 65, Vittoria-street and 5, Exchange-buildings, Birmingham, and Soho rd., Handsworth, jeweller (separate creditors). Aug. 22. Reece & Harris, sols., 47, New-street Birmingham.
Ann, Robert Henry, 65, Vittoria-street, Birmingham, & 3, Church-view, Westminster-road, Handsworth, jeweller and manufacturer (separate creditors). Aug. 21. F. M. Burton, sol , Union-passage, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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HENRY ROLLASON
82, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Rollason, Henry, 82, Vyse-street, Birmingham, jeweller. Aug. 24. J. E. Smith's, sol., 20, Temple-street, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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82, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Rollason, Henry, 82, Vyse-street, Birmingham, jeweller. Aug. 24. J. E. Smith's, sol., 20, Temple-street, Birmingham.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1877
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KNEEBONE & TIMMIS
23, Snow Hill, Birmingham
Kneebone & Timmis - Birmingham - 1877
The business of Richard Daveys Kneebone and John Murrell Timmis. The partnership was dissolved on the 20th August 1878 with John Timmis continuing alone.
Known retailers of the products of John Yates & Sons of Birmingham.
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23, Snow Hill, Birmingham
Kneebone & Timmis - Birmingham - 1877
The business of Richard Daveys Kneebone and John Murrell Timmis. The partnership was dissolved on the 20th August 1878 with John Timmis continuing alone.
Known retailers of the products of John Yates & Sons of Birmingham.
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WILLIAM SCOT
Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of the early plater, William Scot:
William Scot registered his mark, in accordance with the 1784 Act 24 Geo. III. Cap. 20*, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 28th December 1807.
*Section 2.—And whereas it is by the said recited Act (of 1773, Vide supra) enacted, That if any working Silversmith, or Dealer in wrought Plate, or any Worker or Dealer in any other Metal plated or covered with Silver, shall strike, or cause to be struck, any Letter or Letters, upon any Vessel or other Thing, made of Metal, plated or covered with Silver, or upon any Metal Vessel, or other Thing, made to look like Silver, such person or persons so offending shall be subject to the Penalty therein mentioned ; and Doubts have arisen whether a Manufacturer of Goods plated with Silver can or may strike his Name upon such Goods, without incurring the said Penalty; and by reason of such Doubts the Manufacturers of Goods plated with Silver have been deterred from striking their Names upon plated Goods, whereby a proper Distinction betwixt plated Goods of the different Manufacturers is prevented, and all Emulation in that Branch of Business is destroyed; to the certain and manifest Prejudice of the said Manufactory: for obviating such Doubts, be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That it shall be lawful for any Manufacturer of Goods plated with Silver within the said Town of Sheffield, or within One hundred Miles thereof, to strike, or cause to be struck, upon any Metal Vessel or Thing, plated or covered with Silver, his or her Surname, or, in case of any Partnership, the Name or Firm of such Partnership, and also some Mark, Figure, or Device, to be struck at the End of such Surname, or other Name or Firm; such Mark, Figure, or Device, not being the same, or in Imitation of any Mark, made use of by any Assay Office established by Law for assaying of wrought Plate, without being subject to any Penalty or Forfeiture for so doing ; any Thing in the said Act to the contrary hereof notwithstanding.
Section 3.—Provided nevertheless, That every such Surname, or Name, or Firm, as aforesaid, shall be in plain and legible Characters, and struck with One Punch only ; and every such Mark, Figure, or Device, shall, before the same is made use of, be submitted to the Examination of the said Company of Guardians of the said Sheffield Assay Office, and be approved of them at some of their publick Meetings, and registered in a Book, to be kept for that purpose; for which Registry there shall be lawfully demanded and taken, from any Manufacturer of plated Goods on whose Account such Registry shall be made, the Sum of Two Shillings and Sixpence, and no more.
Section 4.—And be it further enacted and declared. That in case any Manufacturer or Manufacturers of plated Goods within the said Town of Sheffield, or within One hundred Miles thereof, shall at any Time hereafter strike any Name, Mark, Figure, or Device, upon his plated Goods, which shall not have been previously registered at the said Assay Office for the said Town of Sheffield, or which shall have been previously registered at the said Office by any other Manufacturer of plated Goods, every Person so offending shall, for every such Offence, forfeit and pay, to the said Wardens, the sum of One hundred Pounds, to be recovered in like Manner as any Penalty or Forfeture is, by the said recited Act, authorised or directed to be recovered, and to be applied as any other Money is herein-before directed to be applied.
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Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of the early plater, William Scot:
William Scot registered his mark, in accordance with the 1784 Act 24 Geo. III. Cap. 20*, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 28th December 1807.
*Section 2.—And whereas it is by the said recited Act (of 1773, Vide supra) enacted, That if any working Silversmith, or Dealer in wrought Plate, or any Worker or Dealer in any other Metal plated or covered with Silver, shall strike, or cause to be struck, any Letter or Letters, upon any Vessel or other Thing, made of Metal, plated or covered with Silver, or upon any Metal Vessel, or other Thing, made to look like Silver, such person or persons so offending shall be subject to the Penalty therein mentioned ; and Doubts have arisen whether a Manufacturer of Goods plated with Silver can or may strike his Name upon such Goods, without incurring the said Penalty; and by reason of such Doubts the Manufacturers of Goods plated with Silver have been deterred from striking their Names upon plated Goods, whereby a proper Distinction betwixt plated Goods of the different Manufacturers is prevented, and all Emulation in that Branch of Business is destroyed; to the certain and manifest Prejudice of the said Manufactory: for obviating such Doubts, be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That it shall be lawful for any Manufacturer of Goods plated with Silver within the said Town of Sheffield, or within One hundred Miles thereof, to strike, or cause to be struck, upon any Metal Vessel or Thing, plated or covered with Silver, his or her Surname, or, in case of any Partnership, the Name or Firm of such Partnership, and also some Mark, Figure, or Device, to be struck at the End of such Surname, or other Name or Firm; such Mark, Figure, or Device, not being the same, or in Imitation of any Mark, made use of by any Assay Office established by Law for assaying of wrought Plate, without being subject to any Penalty or Forfeiture for so doing ; any Thing in the said Act to the contrary hereof notwithstanding.
Section 3.—Provided nevertheless, That every such Surname, or Name, or Firm, as aforesaid, shall be in plain and legible Characters, and struck with One Punch only ; and every such Mark, Figure, or Device, shall, before the same is made use of, be submitted to the Examination of the said Company of Guardians of the said Sheffield Assay Office, and be approved of them at some of their publick Meetings, and registered in a Book, to be kept for that purpose; for which Registry there shall be lawfully demanded and taken, from any Manufacturer of plated Goods on whose Account such Registry shall be made, the Sum of Two Shillings and Sixpence, and no more.
Section 4.—And be it further enacted and declared. That in case any Manufacturer or Manufacturers of plated Goods within the said Town of Sheffield, or within One hundred Miles thereof, shall at any Time hereafter strike any Name, Mark, Figure, or Device, upon his plated Goods, which shall not have been previously registered at the said Assay Office for the said Town of Sheffield, or which shall have been previously registered at the said Office by any other Manufacturer of plated Goods, every Person so offending shall, for every such Offence, forfeit and pay, to the said Wardens, the sum of One hundred Pounds, to be recovered in like Manner as any Penalty or Forfeture is, by the said recited Act, authorised or directed to be recovered, and to be applied as any other Money is herein-before directed to be applied.
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