DISCHARGED SOLDIERS AS JEWELLERS
Australia
Slight relaxation of control in jewellery-making to enable discharged servicemen to enter the trade does not mean a flood of glittering paste ornaments on the market.
Jewellery-making is defined by Department of War Organisation of Industry as the manufacture of articles containing genuine metals and precious stones.
Before the war most of the elegant paste jewellery bought in Australia came from Czechoslovakia.
In second-hand shops now Its prices are almost in high as the pre-war pieces for the genuine article.
Ex-servicemen who are disabled or who cannot take on heavy work may enter the industry only on the recommendation of Manpower authorities and the Jewellery Advisory Committee.
This is all part, of the general rehabilitation scheme for servicemen.
Source: The Australian Women's Weekly - 26th May 1945
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A FISH THAT NEVER TAKES A FLY
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
A large gold fish in the window of the C. H. Davis jewelry store, Philipsburg, Pa., has been trying for 10 years to catch a fly which it never gets. The fish is swung by an apparatus similar to the pendulum movement of a clock. An electric bulb in the eye of the fish flashes on every time the mouth closes. Hundreds have watched it and wonder if it will ever get the fly. It used to, Mr. Davis said, but now he has it timed so that it will not reach the bait. The entire apparatus is Mr. Davis' own handiwork.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - October 1930
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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
A large gold fish in the window of the C. H. Davis jewelry store, Philipsburg, Pa., has been trying for 10 years to catch a fly which it never gets. The fish is swung by an apparatus similar to the pendulum movement of a clock. An electric bulb in the eye of the fish flashes on every time the mouth closes. Hundreds have watched it and wonder if it will ever get the fly. It used to, Mr. Davis said, but now he has it timed so that it will not reach the bait. The entire apparatus is Mr. Davis' own handiwork.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - October 1930
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ONEIDA TO MAKE ELKINGTON FLATWARE AND CUTLERY
United Kingdom
Important new developments which have been carried out since Oneida Silversmiths bought the main plant and dies of British Silverware Ltd. were outlined by Mr. Denis Collins, Oneida's General Manager, at a trade press conference in London on 8th September.
"Since this happened last February, there has been a complete period of reorganisation and rethinking at Oneida," he said, "We have been resorting our priorities and reshaping our sales and product forces.
"It also means the re-birth of Elkington cutlery and both Mappin & Webb and Walker & Hall designs will be sold under the name of Elkington."
Mr. Collins said that in making use of this famous name and the various patterns they were looking forward to gaining more export sales and doing a lot more at retail level.
While, at present, they were in production with Elkington cutlery using some of the old Sheffield type of equipment, this was a temporary measure to get the output going.
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The Elkington patterns would include such well known names as Old English, Westminster, Winchester and Whitehall, from the Walker & Hall sector of BSL, and Pride, while from Mappin & Webb there would be such patterns as Pembury and Athenian.
"We bought a total of some 80 patterns, but we have no intention of producing all those," said Mr. Colins.
There were also special patterns used by shipping lines and hotels. Six stainless steel patterns would be produced under the Elkington name.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1971
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United Kingdom
Important new developments which have been carried out since Oneida Silversmiths bought the main plant and dies of British Silverware Ltd. were outlined by Mr. Denis Collins, Oneida's General Manager, at a trade press conference in London on 8th September.
"Since this happened last February, there has been a complete period of reorganisation and rethinking at Oneida," he said, "We have been resorting our priorities and reshaping our sales and product forces.
"It also means the re-birth of Elkington cutlery and both Mappin & Webb and Walker & Hall designs will be sold under the name of Elkington."
Mr. Collins said that in making use of this famous name and the various patterns they were looking forward to gaining more export sales and doing a lot more at retail level.
While, at present, they were in production with Elkington cutlery using some of the old Sheffield type of equipment, this was a temporary measure to get the output going.
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The Elkington patterns would include such well known names as Old English, Westminster, Winchester and Whitehall, from the Walker & Hall sector of BSL, and Pride, while from Mappin & Webb there would be such patterns as Pembury and Athenian.
"We bought a total of some 80 patterns, but we have no intention of producing all those," said Mr. Colins.
There were also special patterns used by shipping lines and hotels. Six stainless steel patterns would be produced under the Elkington name.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1971
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INJUNCTION SOUGHT AGAINST CIRO PEARLS, Ltd.
London
Action Dismissed.—In the Chancery Division of the High Court, London, on July 2, Parfums Ciro, Rue de la Paix, Paris, sought an injunction to restrain Ciro Pearls, Ltd., Regent Street, London, W.1, or their agents, from selling or offering perfumes or toilet articles as " Ciro's " without making it clear that they were not of the plaintiffs' manufacture and from passing off such goods as the plaintiffs'. Ciro Pearls, Ltd., denied that they had done this, and answered that in this country the name was associated with their own merchandise and had been for many years—long before the plaintiffs' scents were known in England. Parfums Ciro asked for the obliteration of the name from the defendants' perfume advertisements, cartons and packing seals. The defendants' case was that they had not passed off and that in eighteen years as jewellers they had become known to the public as Ciro and Ciro of Bond Street. They imported from France perfumes of their own selection. Their container and seal had been in use for eight years. Mr. F. E. Bray, K.C., for the plaintiffs, explained that the defendants approached them with a view to becoming sole distributors in this country of the plaintiffs' perfumes, but the negotiations came to nothing, and shortly before last Christmas the defendants began to sell French perfumes. They had a perfume called Sin, and asked by advertisement whether people had learned the virtues of Sin. Mr. Bray produced a letter from the secretary to Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, jun., in this country, telling Parfums Ciro, with regard to their scent: " I have tried in London to obtain it without success." But thousands of bottles, said Mr. Bray, had already been sold in this country. Mr. John Hutchings, manager of Robel, Ltd., of Jermyn Street, gave evidence that as agent he showed Parfums Ciro's goods at the Hairdressers' Exhibition in 1934. Of 14,000 retail chemists in England 40 per cent, sold perfumes. There were sixty-seven wholesale chemists in London and thirty-seven in the provinces. Of hairdressers selling perfumes in England there were 24,000, and 106 beauty specialists in London and 200 in the provinces. Witnesses gave evidence that " Ciro " for them meant the plaintiffs' perfumes, and other witnesses said that " Ciro " for them meant only the defendants' goods. Mr. Cyril Brewer, manager of Brewer & Son, patent agents, deposed that he registered for the defendants the word " Ciro " in a drawing of a shell for pearls in 1920, and in 1934 the name for various forms of jewellery. When he tried to register " Ciro " for perfumery and toilet articles in 1934 he did not persist with the application because he was shown a number of other registered names which were similar but not the same. The judge said it was impossible to find that the name " Ciro " had become identified exclusively with the plaintiffs' products, and their action must be dismissed, with costs.
Source: The Chemist and Druggist - 11th July 1936
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London
Action Dismissed.—In the Chancery Division of the High Court, London, on July 2, Parfums Ciro, Rue de la Paix, Paris, sought an injunction to restrain Ciro Pearls, Ltd., Regent Street, London, W.1, or their agents, from selling or offering perfumes or toilet articles as " Ciro's " without making it clear that they were not of the plaintiffs' manufacture and from passing off such goods as the plaintiffs'. Ciro Pearls, Ltd., denied that they had done this, and answered that in this country the name was associated with their own merchandise and had been for many years—long before the plaintiffs' scents were known in England. Parfums Ciro asked for the obliteration of the name from the defendants' perfume advertisements, cartons and packing seals. The defendants' case was that they had not passed off and that in eighteen years as jewellers they had become known to the public as Ciro and Ciro of Bond Street. They imported from France perfumes of their own selection. Their container and seal had been in use for eight years. Mr. F. E. Bray, K.C., for the plaintiffs, explained that the defendants approached them with a view to becoming sole distributors in this country of the plaintiffs' perfumes, but the negotiations came to nothing, and shortly before last Christmas the defendants began to sell French perfumes. They had a perfume called Sin, and asked by advertisement whether people had learned the virtues of Sin. Mr. Bray produced a letter from the secretary to Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, jun., in this country, telling Parfums Ciro, with regard to their scent: " I have tried in London to obtain it without success." But thousands of bottles, said Mr. Bray, had already been sold in this country. Mr. John Hutchings, manager of Robel, Ltd., of Jermyn Street, gave evidence that as agent he showed Parfums Ciro's goods at the Hairdressers' Exhibition in 1934. Of 14,000 retail chemists in England 40 per cent, sold perfumes. There were sixty-seven wholesale chemists in London and thirty-seven in the provinces. Of hairdressers selling perfumes in England there were 24,000, and 106 beauty specialists in London and 200 in the provinces. Witnesses gave evidence that " Ciro " for them meant the plaintiffs' perfumes, and other witnesses said that " Ciro " for them meant only the defendants' goods. Mr. Cyril Brewer, manager of Brewer & Son, patent agents, deposed that he registered for the defendants the word " Ciro " in a drawing of a shell for pearls in 1920, and in 1934 the name for various forms of jewellery. When he tried to register " Ciro " for perfumery and toilet articles in 1934 he did not persist with the application because he was shown a number of other registered names which were similar but not the same. The judge said it was impossible to find that the name " Ciro " had become identified exclusively with the plaintiffs' products, and their action must be dismissed, with costs.
Source: The Chemist and Druggist - 11th July 1936
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FIFTY YEARS WITH ONE FIRM
Birmingham
Celebrating half-a-century of service with the Warwickshire firm of Henry Griffith & Sons is Frederick Hunt, who is now works director.
He joined the company in 1920, the year it moved out of Birmingham's jewellery quarter to more commodious premises in Warwickshire.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1971
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Birmingham
Celebrating half-a-century of service with the Warwickshire firm of Henry Griffith & Sons is Frederick Hunt, who is now works director.
He joined the company in 1920, the year it moved out of Birmingham's jewellery quarter to more commodious premises in Warwickshire.
Source: Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1971
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WINDOW SMASHER TAKES PRIZE
Ottawa
J. P. Gratton, Jeweler, 331 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, kindly lent his window for a display of prizes for a euchre to be held at St. Anne's Hall, near-by. These prizes included a considerable number of $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 bills and $5.00 gold coins. Sad to say, the "Winner" is unknown, as the said gentleman accepted the cash by means of breaking the window with a stone. Some consolation is afforded by the fact that about $75 was not noticed, or else the visitor was disturbed during the prize-taking. Mr. Gratton was the first to discover his loss when he walked into the store on the following morning.
Source: The Trader - January 1920
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Ottawa
J. P. Gratton, Jeweler, 331 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, kindly lent his window for a display of prizes for a euchre to be held at St. Anne's Hall, near-by. These prizes included a considerable number of $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 bills and $5.00 gold coins. Sad to say, the "Winner" is unknown, as the said gentleman accepted the cash by means of breaking the window with a stone. Some consolation is afforded by the fact that about $75 was not noticed, or else the visitor was disturbed during the prize-taking. Mr. Gratton was the first to discover his loss when he walked into the store on the following morning.
Source: The Trader - January 1920
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14TH CENTURY SILVER RE-DISCOVERED
London
What is considered to be a wonderful example of 14th century craftsmanship is now on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the shape of a censer and incense-boat formerly part of the treasure of Ramsey Abbey and acquired by the State through the generosity of the owner. The medieval work was found in 1850 when the Whittlesea Mere was drained. It is said to be the sole remaining English example of a censer and incense-boat and likely the most beautiful in existence. They are done in silver and gilt and stand 10½ inches high. The foot of the circular bowl is pierced with a border of quatrefoils within which stands a six-sided tower of open tracery with conical roof surmounted by a finial of foliage. The tower has three windows of decorated Gothic tracery alternating with three of plain lancets, the whole being enriched in architectural style.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st August 1923
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London
What is considered to be a wonderful example of 14th century craftsmanship is now on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the shape of a censer and incense-boat formerly part of the treasure of Ramsey Abbey and acquired by the State through the generosity of the owner. The medieval work was found in 1850 when the Whittlesea Mere was drained. It is said to be the sole remaining English example of a censer and incense-boat and likely the most beautiful in existence. They are done in silver and gilt and stand 10½ inches high. The foot of the circular bowl is pierced with a border of quatrefoils within which stands a six-sided tower of open tracery with conical roof surmounted by a finial of foliage. The tower has three windows of decorated Gothic tracery alternating with three of plain lancets, the whole being enriched in architectural style.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st August 1923
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ELEPHANT HAIR JEWELLERY
London
With the approach of Christmas the demand for the “lucky” elephant hair jewelry which, mostly in the form of rings and bracelets, is rather popular with the masses, increases considerably. Made with the hairs obtained from the tails of wild elephants and combined with gold or platinum this jewelry has become quite an important department with the average jeweler. According to a former army officer who is engaged in the business of making this jewelry big-game hunters in Africa supply the hair. A good tail provides from 400 to 500 hairs, and about five rings are made from one hair the tails ranging in color from black down to white. A manufacturer of these elephant hair rings and bangles informs the Daily Mail that, assisted by one of his employes, he can turn out around 10 gross a week, and that large quantities of the jewelry are now sent to many countries. There are a number of imitations of the genuine elephant hair jewelry on the market. These are made mostly from whalebone. In color they are black, whereas the real hair ornaments are in blacks, browns and grays. In making the rings the hair lengths first are cut. Then the gold or platinum wire is bound into the hair and the whole thing shaped. The articles of jewelry then are polished on a small machine with rouge.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1926
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London
With the approach of Christmas the demand for the “lucky” elephant hair jewelry which, mostly in the form of rings and bracelets, is rather popular with the masses, increases considerably. Made with the hairs obtained from the tails of wild elephants and combined with gold or platinum this jewelry has become quite an important department with the average jeweler. According to a former army officer who is engaged in the business of making this jewelry big-game hunters in Africa supply the hair. A good tail provides from 400 to 500 hairs, and about five rings are made from one hair the tails ranging in color from black down to white. A manufacturer of these elephant hair rings and bangles informs the Daily Mail that, assisted by one of his employes, he can turn out around 10 gross a week, and that large quantities of the jewelry are now sent to many countries. There are a number of imitations of the genuine elephant hair jewelry on the market. These are made mostly from whalebone. In color they are black, whereas the real hair ornaments are in blacks, browns and grays. In making the rings the hair lengths first are cut. Then the gold or platinum wire is bound into the hair and the whole thing shaped. The articles of jewelry then are polished on a small machine with rouge.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1926
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SILVER SERVICE FOR BATTLESHIP LOUISIANA
New Orleans
The contract for the silver service for the battleship Louisiana was awarded some weeks ago to Coleman E, Adler, of New Orleans. The service was designed and will be manufactured by the Frank W. Smith Co., Gardner, Mass., a firm which has a high reputation in the field of art metal work. The design is very beautiful and appropriate and the service will be of a very elaborate character, the centerpiece alone weighing 2,000 ounces.
Source: The Keystone - September 1906
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New Orleans
The contract for the silver service for the battleship Louisiana was awarded some weeks ago to Coleman E, Adler, of New Orleans. The service was designed and will be manufactured by the Frank W. Smith Co., Gardner, Mass., a firm which has a high reputation in the field of art metal work. The design is very beautiful and appropriate and the service will be of a very elaborate character, the centerpiece alone weighing 2,000 ounces.
Source: The Keystone - September 1906
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A FLOATING EXPOSITION OF AMERICAN GOODS
United States
An entirely new departure in the exploitation of American products in foreign lands will be inaugurated in the middle of November, when a big ocean steamer will start from Seattle with a cargo of American goods which will be exhibited at the principal ports in Asia, Australia and the western coast of South America. Aside from the crew the only persons who will be on this ship will be exhibitors, and the only goods will be the exhibits. The present plan is to have this exposition stop at the ports of Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Mauritius, Delagoa Bay, Cape Town, Adelaide, Melbourne and other places on the other side of the Pacific, and touch at Valparaiso, Callao and other points in South America on the homeward swing. Port Arthur and Vladivostok, too, will be visited if military conditions permit. From two to ten days, it is proposed, will be consumed at each port. The entire swing around the circle will take six or seven months, according to present calculations.
Source: The Keystone - October 1904
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United States
An entirely new departure in the exploitation of American products in foreign lands will be inaugurated in the middle of November, when a big ocean steamer will start from Seattle with a cargo of American goods which will be exhibited at the principal ports in Asia, Australia and the western coast of South America. Aside from the crew the only persons who will be on this ship will be exhibitors, and the only goods will be the exhibits. The present plan is to have this exposition stop at the ports of Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Mauritius, Delagoa Bay, Cape Town, Adelaide, Melbourne and other places on the other side of the Pacific, and touch at Valparaiso, Callao and other points in South America on the homeward swing. Port Arthur and Vladivostok, too, will be visited if military conditions permit. From two to ten days, it is proposed, will be consumed at each port. The entire swing around the circle will take six or seven months, according to present calculations.
Source: The Keystone - October 1904
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GETS DIVORCE
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, S.D., Jan. 3. - Mrs. Etta Allen, having just secured a divorce from her husband, Martin S. Allen, a wholesale fruit merchant, of New York City, started on her homeward journey to Meriden, Conn., to-day. She was accompanied by her father, Mr. Henry Warren, a millionaire silver manufacturer, of Meriden, Conn., who lived here during the six months it took to secure a divorce. Extreme cruelty was the ground of the petition. There was no defense.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, S.D., Jan. 3. - Mrs. Etta Allen, having just secured a divorce from her husband, Martin S. Allen, a wholesale fruit merchant, of New York City, started on her homeward journey to Meriden, Conn., to-day. She was accompanied by her father, Mr. Henry Warren, a millionaire silver manufacturer, of Meriden, Conn., who lived here during the six months it took to secure a divorce. Extreme cruelty was the ground of the petition. There was no defense.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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BRIDGEPORT SILVER PLATE COMPANY
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Silver Plate Works Burned
Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 6. - Fire destroyed the plant of the Bridgeport Silver Plate Company early this morning. The factory was a large two-story building of wood. The loss will reach $75,000, partially covered by insurance. Two hundred hands are thrown out of employment temporarily. The company will rebuild at once. The fire started in the engine room.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 9th February 1898
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
Silver Plate Works Burned
Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 6. - Fire destroyed the plant of the Bridgeport Silver Plate Company early this morning. The factory was a large two-story building of wood. The loss will reach $75,000, partially covered by insurance. Two hundred hands are thrown out of employment temporarily. The company will rebuild at once. The fire started in the engine room.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 9th February 1898
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DEATH OF FRANK E. LITTLEFIELD
Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I., Dec. 10.—The funeral of Frank E. Littlefield, for more than 40 years an expert designer, patternmaker and journeyman jeweler with the Potter & Buffinton Co., was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of Horace B. Knowles Sons, 187 Benefit St. There was a large attendance of business, social and fraternal associates, a large delegation being present from the Potter & Buffinton Co. His death occurred at his home, 303 Swan St., on Wednesday, after an illness of only a few weeks, in his 62nd year.
Mr. Littlefield was born at Milford, Mass., on May 21, 1866, the son of Wilbur and Josephine (Matthewson) Littlefield and received his early education in the schools. He came to Providence when but 16 years old and soon after became affiliated with Potter & Buffinton Co. where he learned the trade and for whom he worked during the remainder of his life. He is survived by his. widow and two daughters.
For many years he had been active in the various branches of Masonry, being a member of the Rhode Island Consistory in the 32nd degree Scottish Rite. He was a member of What Cheer Lodge, Providence Royal Arch Chapter, Providence Council of Royal and Select Masters, St. Johns Commandery of Knights Templars and Palestine Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and of Providence Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member and Past Grand of James Wood Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a member of Rose Standish Rebekah Lodge and Narragansett Lodge of the New England Order of Protection. He was also a member of Columbia Council, United Order of American Mechanics of which he was a past state councilor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1927
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Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I., Dec. 10.—The funeral of Frank E. Littlefield, for more than 40 years an expert designer, patternmaker and journeyman jeweler with the Potter & Buffinton Co., was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the chapel of Horace B. Knowles Sons, 187 Benefit St. There was a large attendance of business, social and fraternal associates, a large delegation being present from the Potter & Buffinton Co. His death occurred at his home, 303 Swan St., on Wednesday, after an illness of only a few weeks, in his 62nd year.
Mr. Littlefield was born at Milford, Mass., on May 21, 1866, the son of Wilbur and Josephine (Matthewson) Littlefield and received his early education in the schools. He came to Providence when but 16 years old and soon after became affiliated with Potter & Buffinton Co. where he learned the trade and for whom he worked during the remainder of his life. He is survived by his. widow and two daughters.
For many years he had been active in the various branches of Masonry, being a member of the Rhode Island Consistory in the 32nd degree Scottish Rite. He was a member of What Cheer Lodge, Providence Royal Arch Chapter, Providence Council of Royal and Select Masters, St. Johns Commandery of Knights Templars and Palestine Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and of Providence Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member and Past Grand of James Wood Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a member of Rose Standish Rebekah Lodge and Narragansett Lodge of the New England Order of Protection. He was also a member of Columbia Council, United Order of American Mechanics of which he was a past state councilor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1927
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SYLVESTER G. MARTIN
Providence, Rhode Island
Sylvester G, Martin, of Martin, Copeland & Co., manufacturing jewelers, of 100 Richmond street, Providence, was found dead in bed at his residence, 355 broadway, on the morning of January 15th. Mr. Martin came to Providence when a mere boy. He was first in the flour and oil business as a member of the firm of Martin & Wolcott. Later he was with Daniels & Cornell, and eighteen years ago he engaged in the manufacture of jewelry as a partner in the firm of Martin, Copeland & Co.
Source: The Keystone - February 1898
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Providence, Rhode Island
Sylvester G, Martin, of Martin, Copeland & Co., manufacturing jewelers, of 100 Richmond street, Providence, was found dead in bed at his residence, 355 broadway, on the morning of January 15th. Mr. Martin came to Providence when a mere boy. He was first in the flour and oil business as a member of the firm of Martin & Wolcott. Later he was with Daniels & Cornell, and eighteen years ago he engaged in the manufacture of jewelry as a partner in the firm of Martin, Copeland & Co.
Source: The Keystone - February 1898
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PRINCESS SETS STYLE
London
A vogue for filigree spray brooches is being stimulated by Princess Elizabeth, according to leading London jewelers. They trace the style trend back to the gift of a floral spray of diamonds and rubies notable for its filigree design, which the jewelry industry presented to the princess when she was married to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh.
Source: The Antioch News - 27th January 1949
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London
A vogue for filigree spray brooches is being stimulated by Princess Elizabeth, according to leading London jewelers. They trace the style trend back to the gift of a floral spray of diamonds and rubies notable for its filigree design, which the jewelry industry presented to the princess when she was married to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh.
Source: The Antioch News - 27th January 1949
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POLICE GUARD NATIONAL JEWELLERS' ASSOCIATION DISPLAY
London
The New York Times received a special cable dispatch from London recently which stated that Scotland Yard detectives stood guard at the electric light switches in the ballroom of the Mayfair Hotel, when £5,000,000 worth of jewelry was displayed by mannequins for the National Jewelers’ Association. The jewels included a three-string pearl necklace worn with a Paul Caret lamé gown, which made other necklaces worth £70,000 and £65,000 respectively appear plain in comparison. There was a £2,000 platinum mesh bag carried with a fur-trimmed russet velvet and gold lace wrap, and a £500 ruby and diamond brooch pinned back the folds of a twisted black felt hat. Detectives and private operatives carefully scrutinized all invitations, which were limited to 500, although there were 10,000 applications. The police had a large supply of candles to use in case of emergency.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 15th December 1927
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London
The New York Times received a special cable dispatch from London recently which stated that Scotland Yard detectives stood guard at the electric light switches in the ballroom of the Mayfair Hotel, when £5,000,000 worth of jewelry was displayed by mannequins for the National Jewelers’ Association. The jewels included a three-string pearl necklace worn with a Paul Caret lamé gown, which made other necklaces worth £70,000 and £65,000 respectively appear plain in comparison. There was a £2,000 platinum mesh bag carried with a fur-trimmed russet velvet and gold lace wrap, and a £500 ruby and diamond brooch pinned back the folds of a twisted black felt hat. Detectives and private operatives carefully scrutinized all invitations, which were limited to 500, although there were 10,000 applications. The police had a large supply of candles to use in case of emergency.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 15th December 1927
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JEWELLERS USE SMOKE-SCREENS
London
London’ jewelers now use smoke screens to save their diamonds from window-smashing thieves. “Smash-and-Grab” raids have grown so alarmingly that insurance companies have raised their burglary rates.
Source: The Blairmore Enterprise - 1st September 1932
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London
London’ jewelers now use smoke screens to save their diamonds from window-smashing thieves. “Smash-and-Grab” raids have grown so alarmingly that insurance companies have raised their burglary rates.
Source: The Blairmore Enterprise - 1st September 1932
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MAN ROBS JEWLLERS FROM JAIL-CELL
Bathurst, New Brunswick
While the authorities were investigating the robbery at Mr. Hinton’s Bathurst, N. B., which took place about a fortnight ago, and that at Holdenraber & Rosenberg’s, which occurred Monday, Feb. 9, they got information that Frederick Thibaudeau, at present in jail for breaking into Mr. Landry’s jewelry store, was the man they wanted. On going to the jail the constables found that Thibaudeau had cut a hole through the floor in his cell under the bed, through which he had been getting in jail in and out of jail at will. In his cell was found a lot of plunder which was stolen from the stores mentioned. Two other men have been arrested in connection with the robberies.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 18th February 1903
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Bathurst, New Brunswick
While the authorities were investigating the robbery at Mr. Hinton’s Bathurst, N. B., which took place about a fortnight ago, and that at Holdenraber & Rosenberg’s, which occurred Monday, Feb. 9, they got information that Frederick Thibaudeau, at present in jail for breaking into Mr. Landry’s jewelry store, was the man they wanted. On going to the jail the constables found that Thibaudeau had cut a hole through the floor in his cell under the bed, through which he had been getting in jail in and out of jail at will. In his cell was found a lot of plunder which was stolen from the stores mentioned. Two other men have been arrested in connection with the robberies.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 18th February 1903
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THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR
London and Birmingham
Buyers from 34 foreign countries are attending the British Industries Fair opening at Birmingham and London, but those from the United States and Holland will be in the majority. Most of these foreign buyers will go on to the Leipzig, Vienna and Basle fairs afterwards. The opening day will be featured by a government banquet at the Mansion House, London, at which Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, M. P., president of the Board of Trade, will be in the chair. The Prince of Wales has promised to attend. Leading buyers and exhibitors will be guests at this dinner. The London section of the fair will have around four and one-half miles of stand frontage. The display of British-made articles will be very complete. The Birmingham jewelers and the plate and cutlery people have a number of new designs to introduce. The railroad companies are co-operating by issuing return fares at a reduced rate. The Prime Minister and the Prince of Wales will visit the Birmingham section of the fair at Birmingham where all the heavy industries of the kingdom are exhibiting.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 9th March 1927
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London and Birmingham
Buyers from 34 foreign countries are attending the British Industries Fair opening at Birmingham and London, but those from the United States and Holland will be in the majority. Most of these foreign buyers will go on to the Leipzig, Vienna and Basle fairs afterwards. The opening day will be featured by a government banquet at the Mansion House, London, at which Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, M. P., president of the Board of Trade, will be in the chair. The Prince of Wales has promised to attend. Leading buyers and exhibitors will be guests at this dinner. The London section of the fair will have around four and one-half miles of stand frontage. The display of British-made articles will be very complete. The Birmingham jewelers and the plate and cutlery people have a number of new designs to introduce. The railroad companies are co-operating by issuing return fares at a reduced rate. The Prime Minister and the Prince of Wales will visit the Birmingham section of the fair at Birmingham where all the heavy industries of the kingdom are exhibiting.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 9th March 1927
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Re: The Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
CARTIER JEWELERS ROBBED
New York
New York (UPI) - Two men up a branch of the famed Cartier Jewelers in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Monday, police said.
Details were sketchy, but initial police reports said the pair escaped with an estimated $150,000 in jewels and $50,000 in cash from the shop, located in the hotel's lobby.
Source: The Lincoln Star - 26th October 1976
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New York
New York (UPI) - Two men up a branch of the famed Cartier Jewelers in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Monday, police said.
Details were sketchy, but initial police reports said the pair escaped with an estimated $150,000 in jewels and $50,000 in cash from the shop, located in the hotel's lobby.
Source: The Lincoln Star - 26th October 1976
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