46, Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen
B. Duffus - Aberdeen - 1886
Appears to be the successor to William Duffus, see: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... fus#p93713
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B. DUFFUS
46, Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen
B. Duffus - Aberdeen - 1886
Appears to be the successor to William Duffus, see: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... fus#p93713
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46, Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen
B. Duffus - Aberdeen - 1886
Appears to be the successor to William Duffus, see: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... fus#p93713
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DAVID ROBERTSON
46, Stirling Street, Airdrie
EXTENSIVE BURGLARY AT A JEWELLER'S SHOP
An Airdrie telegram states that a jeweller's shop in that town, belonging to Mr Robertson, was plundered between Saturday night and Monday morning. Over 100 watches and about 20 jewelled rings were stolen.
Source: South Wales Daily News - 24th October 1893
D. Robertson of 46, Stirling Street, Airdrie is listed in the Watchmakers and Jewellers section of Clarke's Airdrie Directory - 1896
David Robertson of 46, Stirling Street, Airdrie is listed in Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of Scotland - 1903
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46, Stirling Street, Airdrie
EXTENSIVE BURGLARY AT A JEWELLER'S SHOP
An Airdrie telegram states that a jeweller's shop in that town, belonging to Mr Robertson, was plundered between Saturday night and Monday morning. Over 100 watches and about 20 jewelled rings were stolen.
Source: South Wales Daily News - 24th October 1893
D. Robertson of 46, Stirling Street, Airdrie is listed in the Watchmakers and Jewellers section of Clarke's Airdrie Directory - 1896
David Robertson of 46, Stirling Street, Airdrie is listed in Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of Scotland - 1903
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A. MURRAY
Perth
An example of the work and mark of A. Murray of Perth:
AM - Single-headed eagle - AM
A. Murray's working period was thought to be 1810 to 1820.
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Perth
An example of the work and mark of A. Murray of Perth:
AM - Single-headed eagle - AM
A. Murray's working period was thought to be 1810 to 1820.
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GRIERSON & MURRAY
Glasgow
The Partnership carried on in Glasgow betwixt Philip Grierson and John Murray, as Jewellers and Silversmiths, under the firm of GRIERSON & MURRAY, was DISSOLVED, on the 16th of April last, by the death of the said John Murray.
PHIL. GRIERSON.
ALEX. FINLAY, RICH. ROBSON. Executors of the late JNO. MURRAY.
ROBT. FINLAY, Witness.
HUGH STRATH, Witness.
Glasgow, November 17, 1821.
JAMES GREENFIELD, Jr., JOHN MURRAY, Also Executors.
JAMES TURNER, Witness.
WILL. KING HUNTER, Witness.
Dunse, December 7,1821
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 11th December 1821
Grierson & Murray entered their marks, 'G&M', with the Glasgow Assay Office.
John Murray was a Founder Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
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Glasgow
The Partnership carried on in Glasgow betwixt Philip Grierson and John Murray, as Jewellers and Silversmiths, under the firm of GRIERSON & MURRAY, was DISSOLVED, on the 16th of April last, by the death of the said John Murray.
PHIL. GRIERSON.
ALEX. FINLAY, RICH. ROBSON. Executors of the late JNO. MURRAY.
ROBT. FINLAY, Witness.
HUGH STRATH, Witness.
Glasgow, November 17, 1821.
JAMES GREENFIELD, Jr., JOHN MURRAY, Also Executors.
JAMES TURNER, Witness.
WILL. KING HUNTER, Witness.
Dunse, December 7,1821
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 11th December 1821
Grierson & Murray entered their marks, 'G&M', with the Glasgow Assay Office.
John Murray was a Founder Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
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PLACE & REID
Dairsie (Osnaburgh), Fife
An example of the work and mark of Place & Reid, a pair of 9ct. cuff-links, assayed at Edinburgh in 1966:
P&R - Edinburgh - 1966
The business of Alan Place & Michael Reid.
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Dairsie (Osnaburgh), Fife
An example of the work and mark of Place & Reid, a pair of 9ct. cuff-links, assayed at Edinburgh in 1966:
P&R - Edinburgh - 1966
The business of Alan Place & Michael Reid.
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J.H. WILDMAN (James Harry Wildman)
54, George Street, Edinburgh
Details noted on a letterhead from 1929 note that the business claims establishment of over 150 years and are the successors to the following:
Thomas Smith & Sons
J. Watson Wilson & Co.
J. & W. Marshall
G. & M. Crighton
James Crighton & Co.
Millidge & Sons
James Whitelaw
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54, George Street, Edinburgh
Details noted on a letterhead from 1929 note that the business claims establishment of over 150 years and are the successors to the following:
Thomas Smith & Sons
J. Watson Wilson & Co.
J. & W. Marshall
G. & M. Crighton
James Crighton & Co.
Millidge & Sons
James Whitelaw
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WILLIAM CLARK
Greenock
An example of the work of William Clark. A small ladle measuring 7" (18cm) in length:
William Clark is recorded as a Silversmith, active 1780 - 1810
Source: Greenock Silversmiths, Clockmakers, Watchmakers and Allied Trades, p 3, Ver 1.0
Published by McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock 2017
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Greenock
An example of the work of William Clark. A small ladle measuring 7" (18cm) in length:
William Clark is recorded as a Silversmith, active 1780 - 1810
Source: Greenock Silversmiths, Clockmakers, Watchmakers and Allied Trades, p 3, Ver 1.0
Published by McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock 2017
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GRAINGER & CAMPBELL
1103, Argyle Street, Glasgow
Established in 1946 by George Grainger and Neil Campbell.
Partners noted in 1981 as Sir Patrick Grant Bt and Robert Wallace.
Noted as having incorporated Duncan MacCrae & Son, who were established in 1897 in 1952.
The firm were known makers of Bagpipes.
The business closed in 1989.
Grainger & Campbell entered their mark, 'G & C', contained within an oblong punch with clipped top left and right corners, with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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1103, Argyle Street, Glasgow
Established in 1946 by George Grainger and Neil Campbell.
Partners noted in 1981 as Sir Patrick Grant Bt and Robert Wallace.
Noted as having incorporated Duncan MacCrae & Son, who were established in 1897 in 1952.
The firm were known makers of Bagpipes.
The business closed in 1989.
Grainger & Campbell entered their mark, 'G & C', contained within an oblong punch with clipped top left and right corners, with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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JAMES DOUGLAS
Dundee
Examples of the work and marks of James Douglas:
DOUGLAS - Crowned shield - Topped heart
DOUGLAS - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
ID - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
Another example:
Crowned shield - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
James Douglas's working period was thought to be 1796 to 1820.
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Dundee
Examples of the work and marks of James Douglas:
DOUGLAS - Crowned shield - Topped heart
DOUGLAS - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
ID - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
Another example:
Crowned shield - Crowned shield - Topped heart - ID
James Douglas's working period was thought to be 1796 to 1820.
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JAMES HANNAY
20, High Street, Paisley
James Hannay - Paisley - 1848
James Hannay - Paisley - 1851
James Hannay - Paisley - 1853
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20, High Street, Paisley
James Hannay - Paisley - 1848
James Hannay - Paisley - 1851
James Hannay - Paisley - 1853
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R.T. (Unidentified)
Glasgow
Examples of spoons marked by 'R.T.', perhaps a retailer overstrike:
R.T. - Glasgow - 1864
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Glasgow
Examples of spoons marked by 'R.T.', perhaps a retailer overstrike:
R.T. - Glasgow - 1864
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MARSHALL
Lawnmarket, Edidburgh
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY, AND EXTRAORDINARY RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning the shop of Mr. Marshall, jeweller, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, into, and two gold watches, thirteen silver ones, three snuff-boxes, a number of gold rings, keys, and broaches, £18 in bank notes, nine guineas, and nine half guineas were carried away. On Tuesday a boy, who was bird nesting at the Figget Whins, discovered near to the burn, a parcel containing four of the silver watches,one of the gold watches, several of the guineas & half-guineas, watch keys, &c; Same day a chairman found at the side of the road near Cannonmills another parcel, containing one of the gold and four of the silver watches, the three snuff-boxes and some of the gold seals and keys, which he brought to the police- office. The recovery of so much of the stolen property; in such a way, is unprecedented and altogether wonderful. Either the thieves have been terror or conscience stricken.
Source: Caledonian Mercury - May 1929
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Lawnmarket, Edidburgh
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY, AND EXTRAORDINARY RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning the shop of Mr. Marshall, jeweller, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, into, and two gold watches, thirteen silver ones, three snuff-boxes, a number of gold rings, keys, and broaches, £18 in bank notes, nine guineas, and nine half guineas were carried away. On Tuesday a boy, who was bird nesting at the Figget Whins, discovered near to the burn, a parcel containing four of the silver watches,one of the gold watches, several of the guineas & half-guineas, watch keys, &c; Same day a chairman found at the side of the road near Cannonmills another parcel, containing one of the gold and four of the silver watches, the three snuff-boxes and some of the gold seals and keys, which he brought to the police- office. The recovery of so much of the stolen property; in such a way, is unprecedented and altogether wonderful. Either the thieves have been terror or conscience stricken.
Source: Caledonian Mercury - May 1929
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R.B. DAVIDSON
63, Nethergate, Dundee
EXTENSIVE JEWEL ROBBERY
On Sunday, an extensive jewel robbery was discovered to have been perpetrated in Dundee, some time between Saturday night, and Sunday morning. The shop of Mr. R. B. Davidson, jeweller and watchmaker, was broken into, and watches, brooches, and other articles carried off. The robbery bears the evidence of very careful planning; and notwithstanding that Mr. Davidson's shop is always lighted up during the night, nothing occurred to excite suspicion. The affair seemed to have been conducted with great premeditation, for the small boxes which contained the different articles appear to have been left behind. Property of the value of £700 is already missed. The police have visited houses of known bad characters, but as yet have obtained no clue of the robbers.
Source: The Monmouthshire Merlin and South Wales Advertiser - 12th December 1873
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63, Nethergate, Dundee
EXTENSIVE JEWEL ROBBERY
On Sunday, an extensive jewel robbery was discovered to have been perpetrated in Dundee, some time between Saturday night, and Sunday morning. The shop of Mr. R. B. Davidson, jeweller and watchmaker, was broken into, and watches, brooches, and other articles carried off. The robbery bears the evidence of very careful planning; and notwithstanding that Mr. Davidson's shop is always lighted up during the night, nothing occurred to excite suspicion. The affair seemed to have been conducted with great premeditation, for the small boxes which contained the different articles appear to have been left behind. Property of the value of £700 is already missed. The police have visited houses of known bad characters, but as yet have obtained no clue of the robbers.
Source: The Monmouthshire Merlin and South Wales Advertiser - 12th December 1873
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LINDSAY LUKE
Paisley
An example of the work and mark of Lindsay Luke, a Celtic-point spoon of around 1820:
II - Anchor - II
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 57&t=52739
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Paisley
An example of the work and mark of Lindsay Luke, a Celtic-point spoon of around 1820:
II - Anchor - II
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 57&t=52739
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G.V. BOYD
84, High Street, Paisley
G.V. Boyd - Paisley - 1848
This department will be conducted by William M'Kechnie.
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84, High Street, Paisley
G.V. Boyd - Paisley - 1848
This department will be conducted by William M'Kechnie.
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HENDRICH ANDRESEN
Edinburgh
ALLEGED MURDER AND ROBBERY
On Friday Mr Humphrey held an inquiry at Spitalflelds, respecting the alleged death from violenoe, of Hendrich Andresen, aged 80, a Russian Jew. Peter Mitchell, of Fashion-street, proved that the deceased had lodged at his house for the last three weeks, and was formerly a jeweller of some standing in Edinburgh. On the night of Tuesday week he came to his lodgings, and said he had been robbed by some thieves; they had grasped him round the throat, and emptied his pockets. He was crying, and the blood was issuing from his nose. He remained ill until Saturday, when he got so bad that witness sent for a doctor. On Tuesday night he was taken out of bed, and went into the yard, where he fell, cutting his face. The next morning he was found dying in bed. He stated that he had property in Hull, that he had rich friends, and that two of his sons were officers in the Russian army. He said that his business in Edinburgh had been seized by the Queen during the Russian war, as he was accused of being a Russian spy. Dr Dwyer proved that he was called to deceased and found him dead. A post mortem examination showed death had been caused by effusion into the brain. The effusion was undoubtedly accelerated by the violence inflicted on deceased, there was no outward mark of the garotting. The shock to the system would be very severe, as his age was so great. The jury returned a verdict, 'That deceased was found dead on Wednesday morning from the mortal effects of effusion of serum on the brain, and that the effusion and the death were accelerated by violence inflicted on him by some person or persons unknown.'
Source: The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser - 4th March 1864
Another report stated that Hendrich Andresen was in business at both Edinburgh and Leith.
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Edinburgh
ALLEGED MURDER AND ROBBERY
On Friday Mr Humphrey held an inquiry at Spitalflelds, respecting the alleged death from violenoe, of Hendrich Andresen, aged 80, a Russian Jew. Peter Mitchell, of Fashion-street, proved that the deceased had lodged at his house for the last three weeks, and was formerly a jeweller of some standing in Edinburgh. On the night of Tuesday week he came to his lodgings, and said he had been robbed by some thieves; they had grasped him round the throat, and emptied his pockets. He was crying, and the blood was issuing from his nose. He remained ill until Saturday, when he got so bad that witness sent for a doctor. On Tuesday night he was taken out of bed, and went into the yard, where he fell, cutting his face. The next morning he was found dying in bed. He stated that he had property in Hull, that he had rich friends, and that two of his sons were officers in the Russian army. He said that his business in Edinburgh had been seized by the Queen during the Russian war, as he was accused of being a Russian spy. Dr Dwyer proved that he was called to deceased and found him dead. A post mortem examination showed death had been caused by effusion into the brain. The effusion was undoubtedly accelerated by the violence inflicted on deceased, there was no outward mark of the garotting. The shock to the system would be very severe, as his age was so great. The jury returned a verdict, 'That deceased was found dead on Wednesday morning from the mortal effects of effusion of serum on the brain, and that the effusion and the death were accelerated by violence inflicted on him by some person or persons unknown.'
Source: The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser - 4th March 1864
Another report stated that Hendrich Andresen was in business at both Edinburgh and Leith.
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ENTERPRISE WATCH & JEWELLERY Co.
135-137, Argyle-street, Glasgow
Dissolutions of Partnerships
Enterprise Watch & Jewellery Co., 135, and 137, Argyle-street, Glasgow. May 18.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1877
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135-137, Argyle-street, Glasgow
Dissolutions of Partnerships
Enterprise Watch & Jewellery Co., 135, and 137, Argyle-street, Glasgow. May 18.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1877
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STEVENSON & M'ARTHUR
421-423, New City Road, Glasgow
Dissolutions of Partnerships
Stevenson & M'Arthur, 421, and 423, New City-road, Glasgow, watchmakers, &c. June 5. Debts by B. R. Stevenson, who continues the business.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1877
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421-423, New City Road, Glasgow
Dissolutions of Partnerships
Stevenson & M'Arthur, 421, and 423, New City-road, Glasgow, watchmakers, &c. June 5. Debts by B. R. Stevenson, who continues the business.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th July 1877
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WILLIAM ROBB
Ballater
William Robb - Ballater - 1922
LUMPHANAN HIGHLAND GAMES
........A special brooch for the Ladies race was kindly presented by Mr Wm. Robb, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Ballater.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 19th July 1897
BALLATER FLOWER SHOW
.......Silver medal by Wm. Robb, Jeweller, Ballater, for table decoration was won by Mr H. Sheridan.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 21st August 1897
BALLATER'S GIFT TO MISS MACKENZIE
.......The necklace which was supplied by Mr Robb, Jeweller, Ballater, having been kindly handed round the company for inspection by Mr Francis Coutts.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 28th February 1900
William Robb was the father-in-law of the Ballater silversmith William James Fraser.
Prior to Robb working in Ballater, William Robb initially set up his business in Kincardine O'Neil.
Marks with either the KO'N or K'ON are rare and its believed only a small number of items remain to this day.The actual time Robb worked from Kincardine O'Neil is as yet unknown.
The below medal is engraved 'Newburgh Games 1891'. The medal is hallmarked from Edinburgh in 1890-91 and as well as the full set of Edinburgh marks it has Robb's 'W.R' makers mark as well as the Kincardine O'Neil punch mark of 'KO'N'.
W.R - KO'N - Edinburgh - 1890
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1908
A Braemar souvenir spoon by William Robb:
Braemar
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1925
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1925
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... bb#p158236
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Ballater
William Robb - Ballater - 1922
LUMPHANAN HIGHLAND GAMES
........A special brooch for the Ladies race was kindly presented by Mr Wm. Robb, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Ballater.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 19th July 1897
BALLATER FLOWER SHOW
.......Silver medal by Wm. Robb, Jeweller, Ballater, for table decoration was won by Mr H. Sheridan.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 21st August 1897
BALLATER'S GIFT TO MISS MACKENZIE
.......The necklace which was supplied by Mr Robb, Jeweller, Ballater, having been kindly handed round the company for inspection by Mr Francis Coutts.
Source: Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 28th February 1900
William Robb was the father-in-law of the Ballater silversmith William James Fraser.
Prior to Robb working in Ballater, William Robb initially set up his business in Kincardine O'Neil.
Marks with either the KO'N or K'ON are rare and its believed only a small number of items remain to this day.The actual time Robb worked from Kincardine O'Neil is as yet unknown.
The below medal is engraved 'Newburgh Games 1891'. The medal is hallmarked from Edinburgh in 1890-91 and as well as the full set of Edinburgh marks it has Robb's 'W.R' makers mark as well as the Kincardine O'Neil punch mark of 'KO'N'.
W.R - KO'N - Edinburgh - 1890
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1908
A Braemar souvenir spoon by William Robb:
Braemar
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1925
W.R - BLTR - Edinburgh - 1925
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... bb#p158236
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A.T. ESPIE
8, Eglinton Street, Glasgow
A.T. Espie - Glasgow - Sales-box detail c.1920
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8, Eglinton Street, Glasgow
A.T. Espie - Glasgow - Sales-box detail c.1920
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