BLACK & MILLER
Glasgow
Glasgow, November 16, 1867.
The Company carrying on business as Silversmiths in Glasgow, under the Firm of BLACK & MILLER, of which the Subscribers were the sole Partners, was
DISSOLVED on the 19th day of October last, by mutual consent.
JAMES BLACK.
JOHN MILLER.
DAVID PEARSON, Witness.
WALTER SAMPLE, Witness.
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 19th November 1867
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J. CLEGG
25, Inglis Street, Inverness
J. Clegg - Inverness - 1906
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25, Inglis Street, Inverness
J. Clegg - Inverness - 1906
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JOHN R. FREW
61, High Street, Dingwall
John R. Frew - Dingwall - 1915
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61, High Street, Dingwall
John R. Frew - Dingwall - 1915
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THOMAS HOWIE
90, High Street, Perth
T. Howie - Perth - Sales box detail
OBITUARY
Mrs. E. Howie, one of the partners of Messrs. Thomas Howie, 90, High Street, Perth, Scotland.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - February 1959
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90, High Street, Perth
T. Howie - Perth - Sales box detail
OBITUARY
Mrs. E. Howie, one of the partners of Messrs. Thomas Howie, 90, High Street, Perth, Scotland.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - February 1959
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ROBERT WINTER
107, later, 33, South Bridge, Edinburgh
Robert Winter - Edinburgh - 1828
Robert Winter served his apprenticeship under Alexander Spence, his indentures being dated 5th August 1808.
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107, later, 33, South Bridge, Edinburgh
Robert Winter - Edinburgh - 1828
Robert Winter served his apprenticeship under Alexander Spence, his indentures being dated 5th August 1808.
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JOHN HOGG
Perth
Example of the work and mark of John Hogg of Perth:
IH - Double-headed eagle - P
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Perth
Example of the work and mark of John Hogg of Perth:
IH - Double-headed eagle - P
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A.H. THOMSON
22, Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy
A.H. Thomson - Aberfeldy - Sales box detail
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22, Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy
A.H. Thomson - Aberfeldy - Sales box detail
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WM. BALLANTYNE & Co.
37, Queensferry Street, Edinburgh
Wm. Ballantyne & Co. - Edinburgh - 1931
Established in 1880.
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37, Queensferry Street, Edinburgh
Wm. Ballantyne & Co. - Edinburgh - 1931
Established in 1880.
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A.K. HILLSON
62, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
A.K. Hillson - Glasgow - 1915
Noted entry in Post-Office Glasgow Directory - 1908-1909:
HILLSON, A. K., & Co., enamelling artists and miniature painters, 62 Buchanan Street.
Hillson, A. K. (of A. K. Hillson & Co.), 72 Seymour Street, Crossmyloof.
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62, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
A.K. Hillson - Glasgow - 1915
Noted entry in Post-Office Glasgow Directory - 1908-1909:
HILLSON, A. K., & Co., enamelling artists and miniature painters, 62 Buchanan Street.
Hillson, A. K. (of A. K. Hillson & Co.), 72 Seymour Street, Crossmyloof.
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R & W Sorley of Glasgow Extra Notes
Most of the information here came via Glasgow Post Office directories.
See also: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 89#p105489
Around 1880 Robert Sorley & William Sorley gave their name to a watchmaker, goldsmith, jewellery concern that they had been working in. William Jaffray (Jeffray) was its founder circa 1840 at 329 Argyle St. By 1860 also at 178 Argyle St, and only at number 178 by 1865. It was “William Jaffray & Co” by 1876 and the Sorleys were working there. By 1879 there was a move to 56 Buchanan Street and the firm was Robert Sorley and in 1882 it was Robert & William Sorley, with addresses of 136 Argyle Street and 1 to 3 Buchanan Street but William Jaffray was still at the firm in some capacity worker/partner. There was a silver mark registered at the Glasgow Assay office in 1881 and at around that time a chronometer, watch, and clock maker, goldsmith and silversmith business at 56 Gordon St. was acquired.
The names associated with that 56 Gordon St. address were William C. Shaw and Thomas Shaw.
By 1899 R&W Sorley had moved to 93 St. Vincent St., with an expanded business range and William Jaffray was still involved. The next image is a Glasgow Post Office directory entry for 1903-04. It is very similar to the 1899-1900 entry
Below is a transcript of the 1905-06 entry
Sorley, Robert & William, jewellers and silversmiths to His Majesty the King, diamond and pearl merchants, dealers in precious stones and antique silver, watch and clock makers (formerly Buchanan St. and Argyle St. corner), 93 St. Vincent Bt. Tele. No. 974 ; telegms. " Sorley," Glasgow.
Sorley, Robert & William, chronometer makers to the Royal Navy, 93 St. Vincent Street.
Sorley, Robert & William, watchmakers to the Admiralty, 93 St. Vincent Street.
Sorley, W. (of R. & W. Sorley), Viewfield House, Jordanhill.
They were obviously "dealers" also in electroplated items as shown by the marks on the base of a small tray, carrying their name but made by William Padley & Son of Sheffield.
In that 1905-06 Directory we do not see Robert Sorley noted individually and this corresponds to a change, when a William Steele joined the firm, as indicated with Glasgow silver mark being recorded as of "William Sorley & William Steele" trading as R&W Sorley.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1905-1906
Steele, Wm., 93 St. Vincent St.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1907-1908
Steele, William (at R. & W. Sorley's), 93 St Vincent St;
Here are some previous entries associated with William Steele
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1904-1905
Steele, Wm. (at John Smith & Co., 7 Princes sq.), ho. " Davaar," Pollokshields
................(Smith, John, & Co., diamond merchants, wholesale jewellers and watch manufacturers, 7 Princes sq.)
R&W Sorley were obviously an important Glasgow firm as shown in the 1911-12 Directory entry with royal appointments. The address had changed a little as being 93-97 St Vincent St on Renfield St. corner.
In the period up to 1940 silver marks were registered at the Birmingham, Chester, Edinburgh London and Sheffield Assay Offices and even at Dublin
I think this post covers most of the relationships that made this firm. One other directory entry did suggest another possible "player" though.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1879-1880
Sorley, Robert, watchmaker and jeweller, removed from Argyle St to 56 Buchanan Street ; ho. 1 Kersland Street, Hillhead.
Sorley, William, Jun. (of Robert Sorley, 56 Buchanan St), ho. Hamilton St., Partick
Who was "William Sorley Jun"? Could there have been 2 "Williams"? Look at the 1877-1878 Post-Office annual Glasgow directory.
Sorley, William, watchmaker and jeweller (of Wm.Jaffray, 178 Argyle Street), house, Hamilton place, Partick.
Could this have been a “Senior” to go with “Junior”?
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Most of the information here came via Glasgow Post Office directories.
See also: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 89#p105489
Around 1880 Robert Sorley & William Sorley gave their name to a watchmaker, goldsmith, jewellery concern that they had been working in. William Jaffray (Jeffray) was its founder circa 1840 at 329 Argyle St. By 1860 also at 178 Argyle St, and only at number 178 by 1865. It was “William Jaffray & Co” by 1876 and the Sorleys were working there. By 1879 there was a move to 56 Buchanan Street and the firm was Robert Sorley and in 1882 it was Robert & William Sorley, with addresses of 136 Argyle Street and 1 to 3 Buchanan Street but William Jaffray was still at the firm in some capacity worker/partner. There was a silver mark registered at the Glasgow Assay office in 1881 and at around that time a chronometer, watch, and clock maker, goldsmith and silversmith business at 56 Gordon St. was acquired.
The names associated with that 56 Gordon St. address were William C. Shaw and Thomas Shaw.
By 1899 R&W Sorley had moved to 93 St. Vincent St., with an expanded business range and William Jaffray was still involved. The next image is a Glasgow Post Office directory entry for 1903-04. It is very similar to the 1899-1900 entry
Below is a transcript of the 1905-06 entry
Sorley, Robert & William, jewellers and silversmiths to His Majesty the King, diamond and pearl merchants, dealers in precious stones and antique silver, watch and clock makers (formerly Buchanan St. and Argyle St. corner), 93 St. Vincent Bt. Tele. No. 974 ; telegms. " Sorley," Glasgow.
Sorley, Robert & William, chronometer makers to the Royal Navy, 93 St. Vincent Street.
Sorley, Robert & William, watchmakers to the Admiralty, 93 St. Vincent Street.
Sorley, W. (of R. & W. Sorley), Viewfield House, Jordanhill.
They were obviously "dealers" also in electroplated items as shown by the marks on the base of a small tray, carrying their name but made by William Padley & Son of Sheffield.
In that 1905-06 Directory we do not see Robert Sorley noted individually and this corresponds to a change, when a William Steele joined the firm, as indicated with Glasgow silver mark being recorded as of "William Sorley & William Steele" trading as R&W Sorley.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1905-1906
Steele, Wm., 93 St. Vincent St.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1907-1908
Steele, William (at R. & W. Sorley's), 93 St Vincent St;
Here are some previous entries associated with William Steele
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1904-1905
Steele, Wm. (at John Smith & Co., 7 Princes sq.), ho. " Davaar," Pollokshields
................(Smith, John, & Co., diamond merchants, wholesale jewellers and watch manufacturers, 7 Princes sq.)
R&W Sorley were obviously an important Glasgow firm as shown in the 1911-12 Directory entry with royal appointments. The address had changed a little as being 93-97 St Vincent St on Renfield St. corner.
In the period up to 1940 silver marks were registered at the Birmingham, Chester, Edinburgh London and Sheffield Assay Offices and even at Dublin
I think this post covers most of the relationships that made this firm. One other directory entry did suggest another possible "player" though.
Post-Office annual Glasgow directory > 1879-1880
Sorley, Robert, watchmaker and jeweller, removed from Argyle St to 56 Buchanan Street ; ho. 1 Kersland Street, Hillhead.
Sorley, William, Jun. (of Robert Sorley, 56 Buchanan St), ho. Hamilton St., Partick
Who was "William Sorley Jun"? Could there have been 2 "Williams"? Look at the 1877-1878 Post-Office annual Glasgow directory.
Sorley, William, watchmaker and jeweller (of Wm.Jaffray, 178 Argyle Street), house, Hamilton place, Partick.
Could this have been a “Senior” to go with “Junior”?
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MILNE & CAMPBELL
Glasgow
Example of the work and mark of Milne & Campbell:
M & C - Tree - M & C - O
The partnership of George Milne and John Campbell was established c.1757. The business was previously known as Milne & Co.
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Glasgow
Example of the work and mark of Milne & Campbell:
M & C - Tree - M & C - O
The partnership of George Milne and John Campbell was established c.1757. The business was previously known as Milne & Co.
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JOHN BROWN & SONS
Duke Street, later, King Street, later, Portland Street, Kilmarnock
I learn with interest that the well-known and enterprising member of the Kilmarnock watchmaking and jewellery trade - Mr. M.S. Jamieson - has purchased the business of Messrs. John Brown & Sons, Portland Street, and entered into possession. The business is an old-established one, having been carried on for a long series of years in Duke Street, and for some time in King Street, before the present premises were acquired by the firm in Portland Street. Mr. Jamieson, who has been fourteen years in King Street, will continue to carry on business there, and the business in Portland Street will, in the meantime, be conducted by him under the firm name of Messrs. Brown.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st January 1917
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Duke Street, later, King Street, later, Portland Street, Kilmarnock
I learn with interest that the well-known and enterprising member of the Kilmarnock watchmaking and jewellery trade - Mr. M.S. Jamieson - has purchased the business of Messrs. John Brown & Sons, Portland Street, and entered into possession. The business is an old-established one, having been carried on for a long series of years in Duke Street, and for some time in King Street, before the present premises were acquired by the firm in Portland Street. Mr. Jamieson, who has been fourteen years in King Street, will continue to carry on business there, and the business in Portland Street will, in the meantime, be conducted by him under the firm name of Messrs. Brown.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st January 1917
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JOHN GORDON
Market Square, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Mr. John Gordon, watchmaker, Market Square, Oldmeldrum, has received information that his son, Private George Gordon, Canadians, was killed in action on September 15th. He was a native of Aberdeenshire. Mr. Gordon has two other sons - Private Charles Gordon, at present in Bristol Hospital, suffering from shrapnel wounds, and Private James Gordon, who is in the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1917
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Market Square, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Mr. John Gordon, watchmaker, Market Square, Oldmeldrum, has received information that his son, Private George Gordon, Canadians, was killed in action on September 15th. He was a native of Aberdeenshire. Mr. Gordon has two other sons - Private Charles Gordon, at present in Bristol Hospital, suffering from shrapnel wounds, and Private James Gordon, who is in the Canadian Army Service Corps.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1917
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DANIEL McEWAN
Lochgilphead and Glasgow
Mr. Daniel McEwan, watchmaker and Optician, has just re-opened his shop at Lochgilphead, and I have no doubt this will be greatly welcomed by his many friends in this district. Mr. McEwan, by the way, has his headquarters in Glasgow.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th November 1917
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Lochgilphead and Glasgow
Mr. Daniel McEwan, watchmaker and Optician, has just re-opened his shop at Lochgilphead, and I have no doubt this will be greatly welcomed by his many friends in this district. Mr. McEwan, by the way, has his headquarters in Glasgow.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th November 1917
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The National Association of Goldsmiths held an executive meeting on the 23d ult and appointed a paid traveling representative moreover; the executive amended the rules so as to give greater power of discussion and representation to the various branches. But the feeling is pretty clearly demonstrated, in many parts of the kingdom, that unless infinitely more radical changes are made the association cannot Prosper. The three Scottish representatives on the executive resigned and the chairman, I hear, accepted their resignations; consequently Scotland is, at any rate until the annual general meeting, which takes place at Chester on the 8th, 9th and 10th of July, disfranchised. Meanwhile there is considerable discontent “over the border,” and I should not be at all surprised if this branch which comprises fully one-third of the whole association, severs its connection and forms a Scottish National Goldsmiths and Jewelers’ Association.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th June 1907
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Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th June 1907
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JOHN ANDERSON
6, Keptie Street, Arbroath
Gunner Andrew Cumming, of the Royal Field Artillery (who, prior to the war, was employed with Mr. John Anderson, jeweller and silversmith, Arbroath), has been killed in action.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1917
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6, Keptie Street, Arbroath
Gunner Andrew Cumming, of the Royal Field Artillery (who, prior to the war, was employed with Mr. John Anderson, jeweller and silversmith, Arbroath), has been killed in action.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1917
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T.W. MACREADY
Stranraer
Mr. T.W. Macready, a well-known local jeweller and silversmith, has been appointed a member of Stranraer Parish Council, and I am glad to learn that our worthy friend received a very hearty welcome from his colleagues when he took his seat for the first time at a recent meeting. Mr. Macready has always evinced a deep and active interest in local public affairs, and we may rest assured that he will make an excellent and painstaking Parish Councillor.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1917
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Stranraer
Mr. T.W. Macready, a well-known local jeweller and silversmith, has been appointed a member of Stranraer Parish Council, and I am glad to learn that our worthy friend received a very hearty welcome from his colleagues when he took his seat for the first time at a recent meeting. Mr. Macready has always evinced a deep and active interest in local public affairs, and we may rest assured that he will make an excellent and painstaking Parish Councillor.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1917
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HUGH STEWART
10, William Street, Greenock
Hugh Stewart - Greenock - 1861
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10, William Street, Greenock
Hugh Stewart - Greenock - 1861
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ALEXANDER DUNCAN
75, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Considerable attention was recently focussed upon the windows of a well-known clothing establishment in Argyle Street, Glasgow, through the display in the windows of the handsome prizes presented for competition at the annual sports of the Celtic Football Club, one of the most important gatherings of the kind held in Scotland. The various prizes, I may mention, were purchased from Mr. Alex. Duncan, jeweller and silversmith, 75, Buchanan Street, and the striking and handsome display was certainly very complimentary to this well-known member of the trade.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th August 1914
See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... can#p78739
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75, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Considerable attention was recently focussed upon the windows of a well-known clothing establishment in Argyle Street, Glasgow, through the display in the windows of the handsome prizes presented for competition at the annual sports of the Celtic Football Club, one of the most important gatherings of the kind held in Scotland. The various prizes, I may mention, were purchased from Mr. Alex. Duncan, jeweller and silversmith, 75, Buchanan Street, and the striking and handsome display was certainly very complimentary to this well-known member of the trade.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th August 1914
See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... can#p78739
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H. HYSLOP
28, High Street, Peebles
Mr. John McOwan is the successor to Mr. H. Hyslop in the old-established watchmaking and jewellery business at 28, High Street, Peebles.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st May 1914
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28, High Street, Peebles
Mr. John McOwan is the successor to Mr. H. Hyslop in the old-established watchmaking and jewellery business at 28, High Street, Peebles.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st May 1914
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