Information Regarding Wright, Kay & Co.

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Richard K. Trowbridge, certified gemologist, formerly with Wright, Kay & Co., Detroit, Mich., is now head of the diamond department of the Frank Herschede Co., retailers, 8 West Fourth St. He succeeds William Toensmeyer, who retired after 28 years with the store.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - August 1956

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Kenneth C. Bichl has been named manager of Wright Kay and Co.’s new Grosse Pointe, Mich., branch at 17051 Kercheval St. Formal opening of the 100-year old Detroit jewelry firm’s second branch store was held Sept. 14. Bichl had been manager of Harrington Co., Columbus, Ohio, jewelers, for the past nine years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - October 1961

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DETROIT

A. D. Race, formerly with Wright, Kay & Co., has taken a position as engraver with Willits & Tomlinson.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th April 1908

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DETROIT

W. M. Creagh and W. N. Thompson, both of whom were formerly employed by Wright, Kay & Co., have leased quarters in the Broadway Central building and will engage in business as manufacturing jewelers. They will also do plating, engraving and carving for the trade. Both young men are expert workmen and are well known in Detroit.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th May 1912

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"Modern Room” for Giftwares at Wright, Kay

Expanding sales demanding more space has resulted in a complete new sales floor to complement giftwares and appliances at Wright, Kay & Co., Detroit jewelers.

The entire fourth floor, formerly a stockroom, was converted to a new and modernized selling area. Living up to its name—“The Modern Room,” the floor is lighted by fluorescent fixtures in recessed ceiling troughs with obscure plastic lens. Individual ceiling spotlights accentuate the display areas. The walls are of yellow and cocoa while the curved display background with curved glass shelves are of natural reed striated plywood. Rubber tile floors and air conditioning are other features.

All showcases are of natural birch while display table tops and counter tops are made from blister-proof real wood formica. All were custom designed by Harley, EIlington and Day, Inc., architects for the Wright, Kay & Co. The showcases are distinctive in that they combine demonstration area at the top, wide angle visibility for sales appeal plus generous storage area at the back.

Among the items shown in the photograph are imported crystals and pottery, stationery, fine leathergoods. unusual woodenware and small electrical items suitable for gifts.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - February 1948

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Loud Heads Wright, Kay & Co.



Percy K. Loud was elected president and treasurer of Wright, Kay & Co., Detroit, at the annual directors’ meeting last month. Henry H. Wright was elected chairman of the board and general manager, and Edward F. Wright was chosen as vice-president.

Mr. Loud began his career with the company as a cash boy and messenger, and later became salesman and then bookkeeper. He has also held the position of secretary and treasurer. Mr. Loud was first secretary-treasurer of the National Jewelers Research Group, which he helped organize, and is a member of the board of governors of the Gemological Institute of America.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - July 1944

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William G. Hamburg, vice-president of Wright, Kay & Co., Detroit, died on May 22. Mr. Hamburg collapsed at work, and died on the way to the hospital.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - July 1944

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