Images of the Silverware and Jewellery Trade

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J.F. FRADLEY

An image of Joseph F. Fradley, head of the silversmithing firm of J.F. Fradley & Co. of New York:

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This image was published in the year of his death, 1919.

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JUHO KARI

An image of the Finnish goldsmith, Juho Kari:

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Juho Kari was born at Haukiputaalla (Haukipudas) on the 20th December 1880. He completed his apprenticeship in 1901 and and after working at various workshops he became a Master in 1923 and started business on his own account in 1924, firstly at Rovaniemelle (Rovaniemi), and as from 1946 at Ouluun (Oulu), where he worked until his death on the 22nd May 1957.

This image was published in 1957.

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TAPIO WIRKKALA

An image of the Finnish silverware designer, Tapio Wirkkala:

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Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala. Born 2nd June 1915, Hanko, Finland – Died 19th May 1985, Helsinki, Finland.

He designed silverware for Kultakeskus Oy of Hämeenlinna, Finland.

This image was published in 1957.

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LEWIS WHITNEY

An image of the metalsmith, Lewis Whitney of Rockport, Massachusetts:

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This image was published in 1945.

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DWIGHT L. BROMWELL

An image of the silversmith, Dwight L. Bromwell of Washington, D.C., who maintained the White House's silverware:

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This image was published in 1930.

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H.G. MURPHY


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A fluted flower vase by H.G. Murphy, made in 1937 from a design by R.M.Y. Gleadowe.

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JOSEPH RIDGE - JOHN ROUND & SON


An illustration of Joseph Ridge, head of John Round & Son of Sheffield:

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This illustration was published in 1889.

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W. & S. BLACKINTON

An image of charred remains of the factory of W. & S. Blackinton following the great fire at Attleboro of 1898:

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This image is from 1898.

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BRITISH JEWELLERS VISIT UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Members of National Association of Goldsmiths visited Providence, Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plainville, Boston, Chicago, and Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, viewing American and Canadian plants during a three-week trip in 1927.

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This image is one taken on the steps of the Employees’ Clubhouse of the Whiting & Davis Co. at Plainville, Mass., where the delegation was entertained at a luncheon given by Charles A. Whiting, president and treasurer of the company.

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METAL FOR THE VICTORIA CROSS

An image of the metal sent to Hancock & Co. of Bruton Street, London, by the War Office in readiness to be made into Victoria Crosses awarded during the Boer War:

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This image is from 1900.

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BENJAMIN D. SHREVE

An image of Benjamin D. Shreve, head of Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, Massachusetts:

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This image was published in 1930.

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POLLY PETTIT

An image of Polly Pettit, display manager for Black, Starr & Frost - Gorham Inc. and director of the New York School of Display:

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This image was published in 1930.

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HENRY TILDEN

An image of Henry Tilden, president of Spaulding-Gorham Co. of Chicago:

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This image was published in 1930.

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BYARD F. BROGAN

An image of Byard Franklin Brogan, founder and head of the manufacturing jewelers, Byard F. Brogan, Inc. of Philadelphia:

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Established in 1908, Byard F. Brogan, Inc. are still in business today and are still family run.

This image was published in 1931.

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REVERSED CLOCK FOR A BARBER'S SHOP

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The purpose of this clock was to enable a man in a barber's chair to see the clock correctly in the mirror in front of him. The clock was designed and made by Charles L. Proctor, watchmaker in the employ of J. H. Miskimen (Judson Harley Miskimen), Glendive, Montana.

This image was published in 1907.

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P. BRUCKMANN & SÖHNE

An image of a horse-racing trophy exhibited by P. Bruckmann & Söhne at the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition:

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ELLIS W. MACALLISTER

An image of Ellis W. MacAllister, vice-president and director of the Irons & Russell Co. of Providence, Chicago and San Francisco, and president of the Manufacturing Jewelers' Board of Trade:

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This image was published in 1930.

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AMBROSE KENT

An image of the Toronto jeweller, Ambrose Kent:

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This image was published in 1907.

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GOLDSMITHS' HALL

Another image of the Great Livery-room in Goldsmiths' Hall, London:

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This image was published in 1930.

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FREDERICK H. LARTER

An image of Frederick H. Larter, of the manufacturing jewelers, Larter & Sons of New York:

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This image was published in 1905.

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