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LUMSDEN
Anstruther
Another Relic of Nelson.—H.R.H. Princess Louise, while on her way to Kellie Castle, recently stopped at Anstruther for some time, and visited some of the principal places of interest, including a local watchmaker's, where they purchased a watch on account of the interesting story attached to it. A native of Cellardyke acted as steward on Lord Nelson's flagship. Something went wrong with the galley-clock, and Nelson gave him this watch to keep things right. It has remained in the family for some time, but came into Mr. Lumsden's possession latterly, and in answer to the inquiries of the party he produced it, and they eagerly bought it.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1891
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Anstruther
Another Relic of Nelson.—H.R.H. Princess Louise, while on her way to Kellie Castle, recently stopped at Anstruther for some time, and visited some of the principal places of interest, including a local watchmaker's, where they purchased a watch on account of the interesting story attached to it. A native of Cellardyke acted as steward on Lord Nelson's flagship. Something went wrong with the galley-clock, and Nelson gave him this watch to keep things right. It has remained in the family for some time, but came into Mr. Lumsden's possession latterly, and in answer to the inquiries of the party he produced it, and they eagerly bought it.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1891
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FRANCIS HOWDEN
Parliament Square, Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Francis Howden:
FH - Edinburgh - 1793
FH - Edinburgh - 1802
Francis Howden was the son of John Howden, a farmer of Hermiston, Midlothian.
He served his apprenticeship under Alexander Aitchison II.
c.1782-84 he was in partnership with John Taylor, as Taylor & Howden. The partnership ended with the death of Taylor.
Deacon of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths 1811 - 1813.
He died on the 14th September 1848, aged about 90 years.
See also: The Known Apprentices of Francis Howden of Edinburgh
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Parliament Square, Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Francis Howden:
FH - Edinburgh - 1793
FH - Edinburgh - 1802
Francis Howden was the son of John Howden, a farmer of Hermiston, Midlothian.
He served his apprenticeship under Alexander Aitchison II.
c.1782-84 he was in partnership with John Taylor, as Taylor & Howden. The partnership ended with the death of Taylor.
Deacon of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths 1811 - 1813.
He died on the 14th September 1848, aged about 90 years.
See also: The Known Apprentices of Francis Howden of Edinburgh
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LEWIS JOHNSTON WADDELL
Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Lewis Johnston Waddell:
LJW - Edinburgh - 1936
Lewis Johnston Waddell registered his mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office on the 11th October 1929.
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Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Lewis Johnston Waddell:
LJW - Edinburgh - 1936
Lewis Johnston Waddell registered his mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office on the 11th October 1929.
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J. MUIR JUNIOR
Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of J. Muir Jnr.:
J.M.Jr. - Glasgow - 1855
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Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of J. Muir Jnr.:
J.M.Jr. - Glasgow - 1855
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JAMES D. REID
184, Trongate, Glasgow
Mr. Reid, of 184, Trongate, Glasgow, has just completed a creditable piece of work in the shape of a handsome silver salver weighing 120 ounces. It is for presentation to Colonel Montague Gilbert Gerard, C.B., of Rochsoles and the Bengal Staff Corps, along with a dressing case to Mrs. Gerard, by the tenantry and others engaged about the estate as a mark of their regard. It is very tastefully and elaborately chased, and bears an appropriate inscription surmounted by the family coat of arms.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1888
James D. Reid entered his mark, 'J.D.R', contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Glasgow Assay Office in 1888.
He was a Freeman and Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
His private residence was noted as 39, Finlay Drive, Glasgow.
Reid, Jas. D., watchmaker, jeweller, and optician, 184 Trongate; ho. 39 Finlay drive.
Source: Post-Office Annual Glasgow Directory - 1890-1891
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184, Trongate, Glasgow
Mr. Reid, of 184, Trongate, Glasgow, has just completed a creditable piece of work in the shape of a handsome silver salver weighing 120 ounces. It is for presentation to Colonel Montague Gilbert Gerard, C.B., of Rochsoles and the Bengal Staff Corps, along with a dressing case to Mrs. Gerard, by the tenantry and others engaged about the estate as a mark of their regard. It is very tastefully and elaborately chased, and bears an appropriate inscription surmounted by the family coat of arms.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1888
James D. Reid entered his mark, 'J.D.R', contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Glasgow Assay Office in 1888.
He was a Freeman and Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
His private residence was noted as 39, Finlay Drive, Glasgow.
Reid, Jas. D., watchmaker, jeweller, and optician, 184 Trongate; ho. 39 Finlay drive.
Source: Post-Office Annual Glasgow Directory - 1890-1891
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A Listing of Watchmakers and Jewellers Working at Greenock in 1930:
Bradley Robert, 28 Inverkip Street
Cameron & M'Eachran, 36 Hamilton Street
Davidson Robert, 4 West Blackhall Street
Douglas & Son, 9 Hamilton Street
Gibb John T., 18 Hamilton Street
Halliday Robert, 3 Argyle Street
Hendry James, 34 Hamilton Street
Irving Thomas, 38 Inverkip Street
Lang J., junr., 42 West Burn Street
M'Kellar A. S. H., 27 Cathcart Street
M'Neil Thomas, 45 Cathcart Street
M'Neur David, 34 Ann Street
Source: The Greenock and District Directory - 1930
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Bradley Robert, 28 Inverkip Street
Cameron & M'Eachran, 36 Hamilton Street
Davidson Robert, 4 West Blackhall Street
Douglas & Son, 9 Hamilton Street
Gibb John T., 18 Hamilton Street
Halliday Robert, 3 Argyle Street
Hendry James, 34 Hamilton Street
Irving Thomas, 38 Inverkip Street
Lang J., junr., 42 West Burn Street
M'Kellar A. S. H., 27 Cathcart Street
M'Neil Thomas, 45 Cathcart Street
M'Neur David, 34 Ann Street
Source: The Greenock and District Directory - 1930
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DAVID ROSS
23, Bank Street, Galashiels
David Ross - Galashiels - 1894
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23, Bank Street, Galashiels
David Ross - Galashiels - 1894
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JOHN AFLECK
8, Union Street, Glasgow
John Afleck - Glasgow - 1852
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8, Union Street, Glasgow
John Afleck - Glasgow - 1852
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LOUIS GUNTERT & SON
46, Market Street, Galashiels
Louis Guntert & Son - Galashiels - 1894
Following the death of Louis Guntert, the business was succeeded by his son, Francis Guntert in 1916. The business was sequestrated the following year.
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46, Market Street, Galashiels
Louis Guntert & Son - Galashiels - 1894
Following the death of Louis Guntert, the business was succeeded by his son, Francis Guntert in 1916. The business was sequestrated the following year.
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JAMES GRAY
22, South Frederick Street, Edinburgh
James Gray - Edinburgh - 1841
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22, South Frederick Street, Edinburgh
James Gray - Edinburgh - 1841
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WILLIAM CROUCH
40, North Bridge, Edinburgh
William Crouch - Edinburgh - 1841
William Crouch and William Crouch & Son were both registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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40, North Bridge, Edinburgh
William Crouch - Edinburgh - 1841
William Crouch and William Crouch & Son were both registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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JAMES HOWDEN & SON
North Bridge, later, 37, Princes Street, Edinburgh
James Howden & Son - Edinburgh - 1859
James Howden entered into partnership with his son Andrew in 1848.
Both James and Andrew emigrated to Australia in c.1864.
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North Bridge, later, 37, Princes Street, Edinburgh
James Howden & Son - Edinburgh - 1859
James Howden entered into partnership with his son Andrew in 1848.
Both James and Andrew emigrated to Australia in c.1864.
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DOUGLAS CRAIGIE ARMSTRONG
Larbert
An example of the work and mark of the amateur silversmith, Douglas (David?)Craigie Armstrong:
D.C.A. - Edinburgh - 1969
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Larbert
An example of the work and mark of the amateur silversmith, Douglas (David?)Craigie Armstrong:
D.C.A. - Edinburgh - 1969
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WILLIAM ARTHUR
69, High Street, Paisley
Jeweller Robbed Kings Worth £2,000
Rings worth about £2000 were stolen yesterday from William Arthur, jeweller, 69 High Street, Paisley. A man was examining engagement rings, and when the attention of the proprietor, Miss Margaret Arthur, was distracted, he ran from the shop with them. He is believed to have escaped in a car.
Source: The Glasgow Herald - 30th November 1965
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69, High Street, Paisley
Jeweller Robbed Kings Worth £2,000
Rings worth about £2000 were stolen yesterday from William Arthur, jeweller, 69 High Street, Paisley. A man was examining engagement rings, and when the attention of the proprietor, Miss Margaret Arthur, was distracted, he ran from the shop with them. He is believed to have escaped in a car.
Source: The Glasgow Herald - 30th November 1965
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WILLIAM MORTIMER
10, George Street, Edinburgh
Wm. Mortimer - Edinburgh - 1841
This appears to be a different business from that of William Mortimer, the Bullion dealer, refiner and goldsmith of North Bridge, Edinburgh.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... mer#p81901
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10, George Street, Edinburgh
Wm. Mortimer - Edinburgh - 1841
This appears to be a different business from that of William Mortimer, the Bullion dealer, refiner and goldsmith of North Bridge, Edinburgh.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... mer#p81901
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WILLIAM CLARK SHAW
40, later, 64, Argyll Street, Glasgow
WCS - Glasgow - 1856
WCS - Glasgow - 1856
William Clark Shaw was a Freeman of the Glasgow Hammermen and a Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
William Clark Shaw was formerly a partner in the business of Mitchell & Russell of Glasgow.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... aw#p124451
William Clark Shaw made the Deacon's chain for the Incorporation of Coopers of Glasgow in 1854 at the cost of £105.
James Robertson - Glasgow - 1852
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40, later, 64, Argyll Street, Glasgow
WCS - Glasgow - 1856
WCS - Glasgow - 1856
William Clark Shaw was a Freeman of the Glasgow Hammermen and a Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
William Clark Shaw was formerly a partner in the business of Mitchell & Russell of Glasgow.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... aw#p124451
William Clark Shaw made the Deacon's chain for the Incorporation of Coopers of Glasgow in 1854 at the cost of £105.
James Robertson - Glasgow - 1852
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THOMAS BARTIE
Hutcheson Street, Glasgow
Thomas Bartie - Glasgow - 1828
T. Bartie - AE (Alexander Edmonstoun) - Edinburgh - 1824
Thomas Bartie was a member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company and a Freeman of the Glasgow Hammermen. He served his apprenticeship under John Sid.
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Hutcheson Street, Glasgow
Thomas Bartie - Glasgow - 1828
T. Bartie - AE (Alexander Edmonstoun) - Edinburgh - 1824
Thomas Bartie was a member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company and a Freeman of the Glasgow Hammermen. He served his apprenticeship under John Sid.
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JAMES EASTON
72, Argyll Street, Glasgow
James Easton - Glasgow - 1856
The above may refer to the 'J. Easton' who entered a mark, 'J.E' with the Glasgow Assay Office.
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72, Argyll Street, Glasgow
James Easton - Glasgow - 1856
The above may refer to the 'J. Easton' who entered a mark, 'J.E' with the Glasgow Assay Office.
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JAMES BARCLAY SMITH
Old Cumnock
James Barclay Smith - Old Cumnock - 1859
Agnes (née Weir) and James Tear's first child, Janet Tear, was born in Ecclesall, Sheffield in 1868, followed by seven more children (Ancestry.co.uk, Tear 1868-1883). Agnes's mother died at the Tupp Inn in 1876 (NRS, Lapraik 1876) and, as mandated by James Weir's will, the pub was to be sold. The proceeds were to be divided among Agnes's siblings, most of whom had left home. Her sister Jane had had an illegitimate daughter with local jeweller and watchmaker James Barclay Smith in 1859 (NRS, Smith 1859). The mother's rather poignant attestation of paternity is recorded in full on the birth certificate. The girl, Elizabeth, was being raised at the Tupp Inn by her grandmother (census data for Smith, 1871).
Source: Northlight Herritage - The Tupp Inn/Jenny Tear’s, Lugar Street, Cumnock, East Ayrshire - 2014
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Old Cumnock
James Barclay Smith - Old Cumnock - 1859
Agnes (née Weir) and James Tear's first child, Janet Tear, was born in Ecclesall, Sheffield in 1868, followed by seven more children (Ancestry.co.uk, Tear 1868-1883). Agnes's mother died at the Tupp Inn in 1876 (NRS, Lapraik 1876) and, as mandated by James Weir's will, the pub was to be sold. The proceeds were to be divided among Agnes's siblings, most of whom had left home. Her sister Jane had had an illegitimate daughter with local jeweller and watchmaker James Barclay Smith in 1859 (NRS, Smith 1859). The mother's rather poignant attestation of paternity is recorded in full on the birth certificate. The girl, Elizabeth, was being raised at the Tupp Inn by her grandmother (census data for Smith, 1871).
Source: Northlight Herritage - The Tupp Inn/Jenny Tear’s, Lugar Street, Cumnock, East Ayrshire - 2014
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DAVID HARLEY
13, High Street, Dunfermline
David Harley - Dunfermline - box detail
David Harley was recorded as working in Dunfermline in 1877.
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13, High Street, Dunfermline
David Harley - Dunfermline - box detail
David Harley was recorded as working in Dunfermline in 1877.
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