25, Gordon Street, Glasgow
An example of the work of Kerr & Phillips:
K & P - Chester - 1936
Kerr & Phillips were registered with both the Glasgow and Chester assay offices.
In 1934 the business was in the hands of John Oliver Early.
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KERR & PHILLIPS
25, Gordon Street, Glasgow
An example of the work of Kerr & Phillips:
K & P - Chester - 1936
Kerr & Phillips were registered with both the Glasgow and Chester assay offices.
In 1934 the business was in the hands of John Oliver Early.
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25, Gordon Street, Glasgow
An example of the work of Kerr & Phillips:
K & P - Chester - 1936
Kerr & Phillips were registered with both the Glasgow and Chester assay offices.
In 1934 the business was in the hands of John Oliver Early.
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JOHN J. MILLER
9, Whytes Causeway, Kirkcaldy
John J. Miller - Kirkcaldy - box-detail, 1953
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9, Whytes Causeway, Kirkcaldy
John J. Miller - Kirkcaldy - box-detail, 1953
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CHARLES PEATTIE
65, Jamaica Street, Glasgow
An example of the work of of the wholesale and manufacturing jeweller, Charles Peattie. A horn napkin ring with silver embellishment, marked with a British Design Registered Number that relates to 1924:
C.P - Rd 703347
The business of Goldsmith and Jeweller carried on by the late Robert Peattie at 65 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, under the name of CHARLES PEATTIE, has been sold and transferred as from this date to Daniel O'Neill, who will continue to carry on the said Business under the said Firm name for his own behoof. The Subscriber, Mrs. Janet M. Peattie, as Executrix of the said Robert Peattie, will uplift all debts due to, and discharge all debts and liabilities of, the said Business it said date.
DANIEL O'NEILL
JOHN M. STEWART, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
DANIEL H. RALSTON, Witness, Engraver, 2 Johnshill, Lochwinnoch.
JANET M. PEATTIE
JOHN M. STEWART, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
THOMAS K. LECKIE, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Glasgow, 18th April 1953
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 1st May 1953
Charles Peattie entered his mark with the Glasgow Assay Office.
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65, Jamaica Street, Glasgow
An example of the work of of the wholesale and manufacturing jeweller, Charles Peattie. A horn napkin ring with silver embellishment, marked with a British Design Registered Number that relates to 1924:
C.P - Rd 703347
The business of Goldsmith and Jeweller carried on by the late Robert Peattie at 65 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, under the name of CHARLES PEATTIE, has been sold and transferred as from this date to Daniel O'Neill, who will continue to carry on the said Business under the said Firm name for his own behoof. The Subscriber, Mrs. Janet M. Peattie, as Executrix of the said Robert Peattie, will uplift all debts due to, and discharge all debts and liabilities of, the said Business it said date.
DANIEL O'NEILL
JOHN M. STEWART, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
DANIEL H. RALSTON, Witness, Engraver, 2 Johnshill, Lochwinnoch.
JANET M. PEATTIE
JOHN M. STEWART, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
THOMAS K. LECKIE, Witness, Solicitor, 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Glasgow, 18th April 1953
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 1st May 1953
Charles Peattie entered his mark with the Glasgow Assay Office.
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THOMAS HOWIE
Dundee
Scotland. Nov. 14. Came on before the High Court of Justiciary, the trial of James Dick, late ship-master, John Willox, innkeeper, and Thomas Howie, journeyman watchmaker, all of Dundee, indicted, for breaking into the office of the bank in that place, on the night between the 16th and 17th of February last, and stealing therefrom 423l, 7s. 6d. Sterling, or thereby ; the same crime for which Falconer and Bruce were condemned. The libel was found relevant, and the court proceeded to the examination of witnesses. Howie clearly proved an alibi by respectable witnesses. The Lord Advocate addressed the jury on the part of the crown, as did Mr Alexander Wight for Howie, and Mr George Fergusson for Dick and Willox; and they returned their verdict next day, finding, by a plurality of voices, James Dick guilty of the crime libelled, and all in one voice finding the libel not proven against James Willox and Thomas Howie, who were dismissed from the bar. Dick was sentenced to be executed at Edinburgh on Wednesday Jan.7. 1789.
Source: The Scots Magazine - 1788
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Dundee
Scotland. Nov. 14. Came on before the High Court of Justiciary, the trial of James Dick, late ship-master, John Willox, innkeeper, and Thomas Howie, journeyman watchmaker, all of Dundee, indicted, for breaking into the office of the bank in that place, on the night between the 16th and 17th of February last, and stealing therefrom 423l, 7s. 6d. Sterling, or thereby ; the same crime for which Falconer and Bruce were condemned. The libel was found relevant, and the court proceeded to the examination of witnesses. Howie clearly proved an alibi by respectable witnesses. The Lord Advocate addressed the jury on the part of the crown, as did Mr Alexander Wight for Howie, and Mr George Fergusson for Dick and Willox; and they returned their verdict next day, finding, by a plurality of voices, James Dick guilty of the crime libelled, and all in one voice finding the libel not proven against James Willox and Thomas Howie, who were dismissed from the bar. Dick was sentenced to be executed at Edinburgh on Wednesday Jan.7. 1789.
Source: The Scots Magazine - 1788
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JOHN NICHOLAS EMERY
Glenalmond, Perthshire
John Nicholas Emery (b.1913-d.1982) was an amateur silversmith and Schoolmaster, he also taught silversmithing at Perth Technical College during the 1970s. He was the author of 'European Spoons Before 1700', published in 1976. He registered his first mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1947.
He exhibited silver hollow-ware and flatware at Perthshire Art Association's annual display at Perth Museum and Art Gallery in 1962 and 1965.
A Robert Keay spoon with a difference:
RK - Edinburgh - 1809
JNE
JNE
This Perth spoon, assayed in 1809, bears the additional mark of John Nicholas Emery, it is unknown why this extra mark was struck, but Phil (silvermakersmarks) has suggested that perhaps Emery has repaired the spoon at some time, and indeed their has been a repair made to the spoon between the stem and the bowl. Another possibility is that Emery was a collector of spoons, and marked his collection with his own punch, an unfortunate method perhaps, but not one without precedence, as the Marquess of Breadalbane, who I think was also a Perthshire man and one of the first serious collectors of old silver and a contributor to Sir Charles Jackson's original work, struck 'Breadalbane' on the items in his collection.
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Glenalmond, Perthshire
John Nicholas Emery (b.1913-d.1982) was an amateur silversmith and Schoolmaster, he also taught silversmithing at Perth Technical College during the 1970s. He was the author of 'European Spoons Before 1700', published in 1976. He registered his first mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1947.
He exhibited silver hollow-ware and flatware at Perthshire Art Association's annual display at Perth Museum and Art Gallery in 1962 and 1965.
A Robert Keay spoon with a difference:
RK - Edinburgh - 1809
JNE
JNE
This Perth spoon, assayed in 1809, bears the additional mark of John Nicholas Emery, it is unknown why this extra mark was struck, but Phil (silvermakersmarks) has suggested that perhaps Emery has repaired the spoon at some time, and indeed their has been a repair made to the spoon between the stem and the bowl. Another possibility is that Emery was a collector of spoons, and marked his collection with his own punch, an unfortunate method perhaps, but not one without precedence, as the Marquess of Breadalbane, who I think was also a Perthshire man and one of the first serious collectors of old silver and a contributor to Sir Charles Jackson's original work, struck 'Breadalbane' on the items in his collection.
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DAVID McDONALD
Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of David McDonald:
DMcD - Glasgow - 1844
Founder Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
David McDonald entered his marks with both the Edinburgh and Glasgow assay offices.
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Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of David McDonald:
DMcD - Glasgow - 1844
Founder Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
David McDonald entered his marks with both the Edinburgh and Glasgow assay offices.
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MABEL CAMBAGE
Examples of the work of Mabel Cambage:
Mabel Cambage entered her mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office on the 11th December 1944.
Although as yet not proven, this may be the former Mabel Bellerby who came from the North-east of England.
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Examples of the work of Mabel Cambage:
Mabel Cambage entered her mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office on the 11th December 1944.
Although as yet not proven, this may be the former Mabel Bellerby who came from the North-east of England.
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HANNAH RITCHIE
Perth
Circuit Intelligence. Wednesday, April 21. The Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened at Perth, by the Right Hon. Lords Craig and Armadale.
Henry Reoch, a hairdresser's apprentice in Perth, was tried for stealing a number of silver watches, and Hannah Ritchie, widow of John Ritchie, maltman in Perth, for resetting the cases of said watches. Henry Reoch confessed the theft. The Jury found him 'Guilty' in consequence of his own confession, and the libel 'Not Proven' so far as respected Hannah Ritchie, who was acquitted and dismissed. Reoch was sentenced to seven years transportation.
Source: The Edinburgh Magazine - 1802
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Perth
Circuit Intelligence. Wednesday, April 21. The Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened at Perth, by the Right Hon. Lords Craig and Armadale.
Henry Reoch, a hairdresser's apprentice in Perth, was tried for stealing a number of silver watches, and Hannah Ritchie, widow of John Ritchie, maltman in Perth, for resetting the cases of said watches. Henry Reoch confessed the theft. The Jury found him 'Guilty' in consequence of his own confession, and the libel 'Not Proven' so far as respected Hannah Ritchie, who was acquitted and dismissed. Reoch was sentenced to seven years transportation.
Source: The Edinburgh Magazine - 1802
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THOMAS SHANNON
Dundee
Thomas Shannon was thought to be working around 1865.
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Thomas Shannon was thought to be working around 1865.
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THOMAS STEWART
Inverness and Elgin
Examples of the work and mark of Thomas Stewart:
TS - ELN
Born Thomas McGuirman, son of Donald McGuirman, farmer, near Inverness.
Apprenticed to Alexander Stewart, Inverness, in c.1798.
Apprenticeship completed on the 27th September 1805, at which date he appears to have taken his Master's name.
Relocated to London, presumably to gain experience, and married there to Mary Lockwood, the daughter of the Jeweller, Richard Lockwood, at St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, on the 26th February 1812. Thomas Stewart sets up business on his own account at Elgin in that same year.
Thomas Stewart remained in business at Elgin until 1827, when he departed the town apparently because of financial difficulties.
By 1829 he had relocated to Inverness, and probably worked as a journeyman until c.1835 when he likely restarts his business and is recorded in the records of the Inverness Hammerman.
Thomas Stewart died on the 3rd March 1856, the business then passed to Thomas's son, Richard Lockwood.
More information regarding Thomas Stewart can be found in: Provincial Silversmiths of Moray and Their Marks by G.P. Moss - 1994
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Inverness and Elgin
Examples of the work and mark of Thomas Stewart:
TS - ELN
Born Thomas McGuirman, son of Donald McGuirman, farmer, near Inverness.
Apprenticed to Alexander Stewart, Inverness, in c.1798.
Apprenticeship completed on the 27th September 1805, at which date he appears to have taken his Master's name.
Relocated to London, presumably to gain experience, and married there to Mary Lockwood, the daughter of the Jeweller, Richard Lockwood, at St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, on the 26th February 1812. Thomas Stewart sets up business on his own account at Elgin in that same year.
Thomas Stewart remained in business at Elgin until 1827, when he departed the town apparently because of financial difficulties.
By 1829 he had relocated to Inverness, and probably worked as a journeyman until c.1835 when he likely restarts his business and is recorded in the records of the Inverness Hammerman.
Thomas Stewart died on the 3rd March 1856, the business then passed to Thomas's son, Richard Lockwood.
More information regarding Thomas Stewart can be found in: Provincial Silversmiths of Moray and Their Marks by G.P. Moss - 1994
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JAMES A. FERRIER
13, South Exchange Place, Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of James A. Ferrier, a Boys Brigade fob medal assayed at Glasgow in 1910:
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 20th April 1887
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13, South Exchange Place, Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of James A. Ferrier, a Boys Brigade fob medal assayed at Glasgow in 1910:
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 20th April 1887
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LINDSAY & PAISLEY
Buchanan Street and 25, Gordon Street, Glasgow
Telegraphic Address: "Brilliants, Glasgow"
An example of the work and mark of Lindsay & Paisley, a match safe, assayed at Birmingham in 1925:
The business of Duncan Lindsay and John Paisley.
In business since at least 1898.
John Paisley was a Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
Lindsay & Paisley registered their marks with the Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Birmingham assay offices.
Users of the trade name 'LUNAR PLATE' on their electro-plated wares.
LINDSAY & PAISLEY LIMITED
A PETITION was, on 18th September 1934, presented to the Lords of Council and Session (First Division,—Mr. Ford. Clerk) by Vertex Watches Limited, having its Registered Office at 37-38 Hatton Garden, London, and Charles S. Green & Company Limited, having its Registered Office at Cogent Works, St. Pauls Square, Birmingham, craving their Lordships, inter alia, to order Lindsay & Paisley Limited, incorporated under the Companies Acts, 1908 to 1917, and having its Registered Office at 142 St. Vincent Street. Glasgow, to be wound up by the Court under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1929, and to appoint Harry Anderton, Chartered Accountant, 144 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, or such other fit person as their Lordships may select, to be Official Liquidator of the said Company, and to determine whether any or what security is to be given by such Liquidator, and to direct all subsequent proceedings in the winding up to' be taken before one of the permanent Lords Ordinary and to remit the winding up to him accordingly. On which Petition the Lord Ordinary officiating on the Bills has been pleased to pronounce an Interlocutor in the following terms :—
" Edinburgh, 18th September 1934.—The Lord Ordinary officiating on the Bills appoints the Petition to be intimated on the Walls and in the Minute-Book in common form, to be served upon Lindsay & Paisley Limited, and on Alexander Mitchell, both designed in the Petition, to be advertised once in the Edinburgh Gazette and once in each of the Scotsman and Glasgow Herald newspapers, and allows the said parties and all concerned to lodge Answers thereto, if so advised, within eight days after such intimation, service, and advertisement.
(Sgd.) C. D. MURRAY."
FRED. ROBINSON, Solicitor, Petitioners' Agent:
6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh.
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 21st September 1934
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Buchanan Street and 25, Gordon Street, Glasgow
Telegraphic Address: "Brilliants, Glasgow"
An example of the work and mark of Lindsay & Paisley, a match safe, assayed at Birmingham in 1925:
The business of Duncan Lindsay and John Paisley.
In business since at least 1898.
John Paisley was a Member of the Glasgow Goldsmiths' Company.
Lindsay & Paisley registered their marks with the Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Birmingham assay offices.
Users of the trade name 'LUNAR PLATE' on their electro-plated wares.
LINDSAY & PAISLEY LIMITED
A PETITION was, on 18th September 1934, presented to the Lords of Council and Session (First Division,—Mr. Ford. Clerk) by Vertex Watches Limited, having its Registered Office at 37-38 Hatton Garden, London, and Charles S. Green & Company Limited, having its Registered Office at Cogent Works, St. Pauls Square, Birmingham, craving their Lordships, inter alia, to order Lindsay & Paisley Limited, incorporated under the Companies Acts, 1908 to 1917, and having its Registered Office at 142 St. Vincent Street. Glasgow, to be wound up by the Court under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1929, and to appoint Harry Anderton, Chartered Accountant, 144 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, or such other fit person as their Lordships may select, to be Official Liquidator of the said Company, and to determine whether any or what security is to be given by such Liquidator, and to direct all subsequent proceedings in the winding up to' be taken before one of the permanent Lords Ordinary and to remit the winding up to him accordingly. On which Petition the Lord Ordinary officiating on the Bills has been pleased to pronounce an Interlocutor in the following terms :—
" Edinburgh, 18th September 1934.—The Lord Ordinary officiating on the Bills appoints the Petition to be intimated on the Walls and in the Minute-Book in common form, to be served upon Lindsay & Paisley Limited, and on Alexander Mitchell, both designed in the Petition, to be advertised once in the Edinburgh Gazette and once in each of the Scotsman and Glasgow Herald newspapers, and allows the said parties and all concerned to lodge Answers thereto, if so advised, within eight days after such intimation, service, and advertisement.
(Sgd.) C. D. MURRAY."
FRED. ROBINSON, Solicitor, Petitioners' Agent:
6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh.
Source: The Edinburgh Gazette - 21st September 1934
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An account of the Plate Licences issued in Scotland from 1807 to 1817:
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ROBERT ANDERSON & Co.Ltd.
13, South Exchange Place, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Box detail
The business of Robert Anderson, and perhaps Gavin Jamieson.
In business during the early years of the 20th century at least.
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13, South Exchange Place, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Box detail
The business of Robert Anderson, and perhaps Gavin Jamieson.
In business during the early years of the 20th century at least.
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JOHN WATSON
Aberdeen
An example of the work and mark of John Watson:
John Watson's working period is thought to be between 1847 and 1886.
This mark has in the past been previously attributed to James Walker, but current thinking has it more likely to be John Watson.
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Aberdeen
An example of the work and mark of John Watson:
John Watson's working period is thought to be between 1847 and 1886.
This mark has in the past been previously attributed to James Walker, but current thinking has it more likely to be John Watson.
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ARCHIBALD BURDEN
Edinburgh
Source: Journal of the Ex Libris Society - 1897
The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh has the following information:
BURDEN, Archibald, Edinburgh, c.1712-c.1718. Third son of James Burden (or Burdon), 2nd laird of Feddall. Apprenticed to John Seatoun 28 Nov.1694. Worked as journeyman goldsmith and engraver after his apprenticeship until he became a burgess by right of his former master, gratis, 12 Nov.1712. He was principally a silver engraver; his surviving work as a goldsmith is rare. His next oldest brother, Francis, was apprenticed to David Penman, pewterer in Edinburgh, 7 Oct.1693.
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Edinburgh
Source: Journal of the Ex Libris Society - 1897
The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh has the following information:
BURDEN, Archibald, Edinburgh, c.1712-c.1718. Third son of James Burden (or Burdon), 2nd laird of Feddall. Apprenticed to John Seatoun 28 Nov.1694. Worked as journeyman goldsmith and engraver after his apprenticeship until he became a burgess by right of his former master, gratis, 12 Nov.1712. He was principally a silver engraver; his surviving work as a goldsmith is rare. His next oldest brother, Francis, was apprenticed to David Penman, pewterer in Edinburgh, 7 Oct.1693.
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ALEXANDER BRAND
Markinch
Established in 1870.
Alexander Brand is recorded in The Commercial Directory and Shippers Guide - 1877
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Markinch
Established in 1870.
Alexander Brand is recorded in The Commercial Directory and Shippers Guide - 1877
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ALEXANDER SPENCE
Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Alexander Spence, a silver rummer, assayed at Edinburgh in 1805:
Alexander Spence was born in 1752 at Edinburgh, the son of James Spence, shoemaker in Edinburgh, and Eupham Aytoun.
He was a George Heriot’s Hospital pupil and was admitted there on the 20th April 1761. He served his apprenticeship under William Davie, the indentures were booked on the 17th July 1767.
He was admitted a Freeman on the 11th February 1783.
His son, John, was apprenticed to him.
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Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of Alexander Spence, a silver rummer, assayed at Edinburgh in 1805:
Alexander Spence was born in 1752 at Edinburgh, the son of James Spence, shoemaker in Edinburgh, and Eupham Aytoun.
He was a George Heriot’s Hospital pupil and was admitted there on the 20th April 1761. He served his apprenticeship under William Davie, the indentures were booked on the 17th July 1767.
He was admitted a Freeman on the 11th February 1783.
His son, John, was apprenticed to him.
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DANIEL McLEAN
Perth
Examples of the work and mark of Daniel McLean of Perth:
Daniel McLean was the son of Robert McLean a weaver in Edinburgh.
It appears likely that he was the first apprentice booked to John Ziegler. The indentures were booked on the 10th November 1804.
After working for a period as a journeyman, most probably in Edinburgh, he set up his own business on his own account in Perth and is thought to have worked there from 1821 until 1824. From 1824 to 1827 he appears in Edinburgh directories located at Gray’s Court, Nicholson Street.
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Perth
Examples of the work and mark of Daniel McLean of Perth:
Daniel McLean was the son of Robert McLean a weaver in Edinburgh.
It appears likely that he was the first apprentice booked to John Ziegler. The indentures were booked on the 10th November 1804.
After working for a period as a journeyman, most probably in Edinburgh, he set up his own business on his own account in Perth and is thought to have worked there from 1821 until 1824. From 1824 to 1827 he appears in Edinburgh directories located at Gray’s Court, Nicholson Street.
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JAMES ANDERSON
4, Commerce Street, Elgin
Anderson - Elgin - 1863
Elgin born James Anderson opened his business in December 1861. He is thought to have retired from business in the 1870's. Recorded as Dean of the Guild from 1892 to 1896. he died at Mossbrae, Elgin on the 19th February 1898.
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4, Commerce Street, Elgin
Anderson - Elgin - 1863
Elgin born James Anderson opened his business in December 1861. He is thought to have retired from business in the 1870's. Recorded as Dean of the Guild from 1892 to 1896. he died at Mossbrae, Elgin on the 19th February 1898.
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