Re J. A. Vassali, Jeweller, Nicholas Street, Scarboro'.—In pursuance, of a circular issued by Mr. Tasker Hart, solicitor, Scarboro', a meeting of the creditors of the above was held at the "Inns of Court," London, on the 9th ult., when the statement of affairs submitted showed liabilities £2,437 8s. 11d., and the nett assets devisable amongst the unsecured creditors £626 14s. 2d. It appears that in 1888 an arrangement had been made, whereby the then creditors received 10s. in the pound, and since that time the debtor appears to have been more or less unsuccessful, and, in consequence of the holder of a bill of sale which had been given to provide the funds for the payment of the dividend under his former failure having taken possession, it was deemed necessary to convene a meeting in order that some arrangement might be made with the trade creditors. No offer of composition was, however, made to the meeting, but it was ultimately decided that the meeting should be adjourned for ten days in order to give the debtor an opportunity to make an offer of composition, and with this object Mr. G. G. Poppleton, C.A., general manager of the Wholesale Traders' Association, along with Mr. Tasker Hart, solicitor, Scarborough, were appointed to endeavour to effect some arrangement whereby the trade creditors might receive a cash composition, and to report at the adjourned meeting.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st May 1890
4, Lower Briggate, and 2 & 3, later, 23, Boar Lane, and 31, Upper Head Row, and 6 & 8, Duncan Street, Leeds, and Hull, later, Bond Street and 22-23, Commercial Street, Leeds.
Owen & Robinson, Limited - Leeds and Hull - 1905
Owen & Robinson, Limited - Leeds - 1907
Owen & Robinson - Leeds - 1962
Managing Director: William Owen
Established in 1839
Owen & Robinson took over the business of Thomas Kirk & Sons (Established in 1801) of Leeds and Hull in 1898.
Owen & Robinson Ltd. entered their marks, 'O&R' with the London Assay Office on the 28th February 1913.
Owen & Robinson Ltd. entered their mark, 'O&R Ltd' with the Chester Assay Office on the 6th February 1922.
Owen and Robinson, Limited.— Directors: W. Owen (Chairman and Managing Director), H. Chambers, J. H. Johnson, L. Owen, and W. Walker. Secretary: F. T. Collinson. Office: 153, Briggate, Leeds. —The company was registered on June 20, 1898, to take over several businesses of jewellers, &c. The authorised capital is £70,000, half being 6 per cent. cumulative preference shares of £5, ranking for priority as to capital, and half ordinary shares of £1, and the entire capital has been subscribed and called up. There are also—44 per cent. first mortgage debenture stock for £35,000, with interest payable January 1 and July 1, and the principal repayable at the option of the company at 10 per cent. premium on "or at any time after July 1, 1908, on six months" notice; and mortgages for £2,883. The accounts are made up annually to May 31, and submitted in July, and an interim dividend (in 1907 of 24 per cent.) is paid in January. The dividend on the ordinary shares is limited to 10 per cent. per annum until a reserve fund of £15,000 has been accumulated, For the period to May 31, 1899, 7 per cent. per annum was paid; for 1899-1900 and 1900-1, 6 ; for 1901-2, 5; for 4902-3, 1903-4, 1904-5, and 1905-6, 6; and for 1906-7, 63. Reserve fund, £2,250 ; insurance reserve, £1,401 ; carried forward, £841. The preference dividend is paid half-yearly. Voting power, one vote for every share, ordinary or preference. Director’s qualification, 50 preference or 250 ordinary shares. Transfer form, common ; fee, 2s. 6d. ; debenture stock is transferable in multiples of £10. Telegraphic address, Owen, Briggate, Leeds. Telephone number, 753, Leeds. Latest prices — preference, 5; debenture stock, 99.
The Bradford coroner held an adjourned inquest on Monday on the body of Edwin Earnshaw, Jeweller, who was found on the 17th Sept. in a dying condition behind some warehouses in Broad-street. The evidence showed that deceased had been attacked, robbed, injured on the head, and thrown into a crane pit of the warehouse. The deceased, it was stated, came to Bradford for a spree and got into the company of loose women and their associates.
From 1892 Hull Trades and Professions by Street and by Surname.
Referenced as "Lee Henry", watchmaker at 69 & 70 Charles Street
and "Lee Henry", watchmaker & jeweller, 69 & 70 Charles Street
The photos are of retailer's marks on silver plated items. The composite image shows marks on sugar tongs and a spoon and the second photo is the base of an ern/vase.
The ern base finds "H Lee & Sons" describing themselves as "silversmiths" but the Fleur de Lis/Prince of Wales feathers, in a hand, pictorial mark is regularly found on silver plate items made by Atkin Brothers. Likewise the spoon stem carrying the "diamond" mark could well have been made by "Daniel & Arter". Note the example of the "D&A" mark with the the written diamond trademark.
On Friday week, at Scarborough, aged 30, Mr. J. Bancroft, watchmaker and silversmith. His mother, Mrs. Franks, died three or four weeks ago of typhus fever.
One of the most interesting stands is that of Mr. S. Learoyd, of Huddersfield (No. 221). It is situated on the right going towards the organ from the central dome, and contains specimens of almost every description of precious stone, cut and in the rough ; also a series of 24 models of the large historical and other diamonds, among which are the Stewart (288 carats), the Great Nizam (440 carats), the Star of the South (254 carats) and many others.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st June 1887
EDWARD SWEENEY, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &C., 19, WESTGATE, BRADFORD
A pleasing variation of the system of giving prizes or presentation articles to the purchasers of various goods has been hit upon by Mr. Sweeney, who offers to present a bridecake to every purchaser of a gold wedding-ring, an offer which has resulted in a very considerable demand at this establishment for these emblems of matrimony. Mr. Sweeney commenced business in 1889 in his present premises. The shop has a smart and attractive appearance, the large windows and interior being neatly appointed and stocked with a remarkably attractive assortment of jewellery, &c., comprising gold and silver watches of the best English, American, and Swiss manufacture, gilt and marble timepieces and other clocks, albert and long chains in gold and silver, rings in great variety, brooches, earrings, and bangles, all of the most recent designs, and of high-class workmanship; also spectacles and eyeglasses to suit all sights, cutlery, electro-plate and Britannia metal goods, spoons, forks, cruets, tea and coffee pots, and an immense range of similar goods. In the practical department, watch and clock repairing receive particular attention, as also repairing jewellery, making gold and silver medals for sports, mounting and enamelling coins, &c.
In the catering for 'clubs' he is making rapid headway. This was only to be expected, seeing the great experience he has had in the management of them for no less than sixteen years, being well known and respected in nearly every town for many miles round Bradford. He has now running, with continually increasing membership, clubs in many manufactories, friendly societies, working men’s clubs, reading-rooms, and other institutions in Bradford, Morley, Birkenshaw, Wyke, Pudsey, Stanningley, Farsley, Otley, Wilsden, Warley, &c., &c. All departments of the business are under the personal control of Mr. Sweeney, who for upwards of twenty years held responsible positions in the establishment of Messrs. Fattorini, Bradford, watchmakers and jewellers. The experience he thus acquired and his steady business habits give every promise of a successful career.
Jefferson, John Edwin, and William Jefferson (trading as Jefferson Bros.), 68, Low-street, Keighley; watchmakers and jewelers. Receiving Order: June 4.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st July 1891
Queens Road, later, 6, Old Market, Northgate, Halifax
Copp Bros. - Halifax - 1926
Mr. W.H. Copp, one of Halifax's old-established and well-known jewellers and watchmakers, is the new president of the Halifax Chamber of Trade, which he joined 25 years ago, and of which he has been, since 1958, an executive member.
Source: Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - June 1962
HALIFAX - The Tramways Committee has accepted the tender of Messrs. Murgatroyd & Horsfall, jewellers, to supply and fix in Commercial Street an electric master clock, at £4 10s.; and to supply and fix at Union Street, Cow Green, and Waterhouse Street, receiver clocks at £3 3s. each.
Source: The Electrical Review - 8th September 1911
Notice is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Frederick William Murgatroyd and Ernest Horsfall, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 4, Corn Market, Halifax, in the county of York, under the style or firm of MURGATROYD & HORSFALL, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 1st day of April, 1935. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Frederick William Murgatroyd, who will continue the said business under the style or firm of Murgatroyd & Horsfall.—Dated the first day of April, 1935.
FREDERICK WILLIAM MURGATROYD.
ERNEST HORSFALL.