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G.L. Connell Ltd. went into liquidation in April 1939. Their leased premises at 83, Cheapside, owned by the Mercers' Company, were returned to the landlords who accepted the surrender of the lease as from December 1939. Following a series of short-term tenancies, 83, Cheapside was taken over by the silversmiths Hicklenton & Phillips in March 1941.

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Connell - London - 1903

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An example of Connell's Jacobean Plate mark:



'JACOBEAN PLATE'

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FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES

Lieutenant Bernard Green, O.B.L.I. attached M.G.C., and Kathleen Dorothea, youngest daughter of the late Mr. W.G. Connell, of Cheapside and Eversleigh, Streatham.

Source: The New York Herald - 3rd December 1916

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MASONIC TIDINGS

Bro. Francis Trott, for thirty-two years with Messrs. Brook and Son, Poultry, and latterly with Mr. W. Connell, Cheapside, died on Thursday, the 29th ult., at his residence in New-cross.

Source: The Freemason - 7th August 1875

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CHICAGO

Art Craft Exhibition Opens at the Institute

The twelfth annual exhibition of art crafts opened last night with a reception at the Art institute.

The exhibition, while not unlike its predecessors, except in one department, offers the usual fine array of pottery, silver, jewels, small examples of embroidery, woven goods, lace work of various kinds, and work in leather, consisting of screens, book bindings, and other articles. No furniture is shown.

Exquisite jewels are too numerous to mention; perhaps the most original come from Albert Seror of Chicago, whose gold and silver bags are a rich surprise; and Mrs. J. H. Shaw of Duxbury, Mass., who has a marvelous necklace of gold, emeralds, and pearls, besides many other pieces. Julia E. Ferguson of Evanston shows a large collection of foreign jewelry, designed by Connell of London, Balliens of Copenhagen, Fahmer of Berlin and Anderson of Christiania.

Source: The Chicago Daily Tribune - 8th October 1913

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Connell - London - 1927

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A silver Winchester Bushel by Connell of Cheapside:














Connell,/83, Cheapside,


GLC (George Lawrence Connell) - Birmingham - 1926

"Henricus Ceptimus Dei Oracia Rex D'Anglee Et Francie" - "Henry VII God Pray For The King of England and France".

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Connell - London - 1927

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CHRISTINE CONNELL




We illustrate a silver panel by Mrs. Connell, which exhibits a fanciful use of mother-of-pearl and enamel which is wholly effective and pleasing.

Source: The Studio - January 1906


Member 'Peartree' wrote:

Mary Christine Connell was born in 1878, daughter of William George Connell who built up the family jewellery business on Cheapside. She was sister to George Laurence Connell who jointly ran the family business with her after their father’s death in 1902. Christine Connell was a well regarded art and metalwork teacher and arts and crafts silversmith and jeweller in her own right. She is sometimes confused as the wife of Laurence Connell who married a much younger Christine Green (born 1892) in 1917.

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CHRISTINE CONNELL

A silver dish by Christine Connell:


Christine Connell - London - 1907

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Connell - London - 1927

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Connell - London - 1905

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Connell - London - 1904

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Connell - London - 1905

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W.G. Connell - London - 1878

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The Electric Light in the City, — There does not appear to be any falling off in the number of new installations in hand in the City........

Messrs. Bergtheil & Young, of 13, Walbrook, are fitting up the premises of Mr. Connell, watch and clock maker, 83, Cheapside

Source: The Electrical Review - 30th December 1892

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Watch & Clock Makers' Pension Society - London - 1879

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The tender of Mr. W. G. Connell, of Cheapside has been accepted for the construction of a external memorial clock, to be erected in memory of Lieut. Harold Wilson, who was killed at Spion Kop. The clock will be projected on a carved teak beam, supported by ornamental wrought-iron stays, from the west front of St. Michael's Church, Bedford Park, and designed by Mr. Maurice В, Adams, F.R.I.B.A. Тһе cost of the work is to be defrayed by public subscription.

Source: The Building News - 22nd June 1900

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