AWARDS FOR STUDENTS
Sheffield
Students of the Sheffield School of Art have been very successful in the recent competitions in London, The Goldsmiths’ Company have awarded a prize of £20 to Mr. Robert Needham for a design for a kettle and stand; the proprietors of the Art Journal have given a prize of £5 to Mr. Alfred Pearce for a design for a salt-cellar; and the Royal Academy have awarded an extra medal for painting a head from the life to Mr. Cecil Sykes, who was a student at Sheffield before he removed to London.
Source: The Engineer - 7th January 1881
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JEWELER SHOT AND LEFT WITH THE HOSPITAL BILL
Detroit, Michigan
John Szymanski, jeweler at 7175 Michigan Ave., who was shot through the leg when bandits held up the Bank of Detroit branch at Chopin and Michigan Aves. on Oct. 29, 1926, was denied a claim of $759.25 for hospital and doctor’s bills by the council on Nov. 23. Szymanski claimed he was accidentally hit by a police bullet, but the police department contended it was not a bullet from a police pistol which did the damage. In the holdup three bandits were killed, and Syzmanski claimed the three bodies were lying on the pavement when he was struck. He was dressing the window of his store at the time.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1927
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Detroit, Michigan
John Szymanski, jeweler at 7175 Michigan Ave., who was shot through the leg when bandits held up the Bank of Detroit branch at Chopin and Michigan Aves. on Oct. 29, 1926, was denied a claim of $759.25 for hospital and doctor’s bills by the council on Nov. 23. Szymanski claimed he was accidentally hit by a police bullet, but the police department contended it was not a bullet from a police pistol which did the damage. In the holdup three bandits were killed, and Syzmanski claimed the three bodies were lying on the pavement when he was struck. He was dressing the window of his store at the time.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1927
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DEATH OF ABRAM BROOKSBANK
Sheffield
Mr. Abram Brooksbank, head of the firm of Abram Brooksbank and Co., Malinda Works, Sheffield, largely engaged as merchants and manufacturers in what are known as the Sheffield staple trades, died suddenly in a London hotel on Monday morning. Mr. Brooksbank, who was an alderman of the borough, and has served as mayor, was one of our leading public men, and ranked as a clear-headed, far-seeing public man. He will be greatly missed in the corporation.
Source: The Engineer - 25th April 1890
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Sheffield
Mr. Abram Brooksbank, head of the firm of Abram Brooksbank and Co., Malinda Works, Sheffield, largely engaged as merchants and manufacturers in what are known as the Sheffield staple trades, died suddenly in a London hotel on Monday morning. Mr. Brooksbank, who was an alderman of the borough, and has served as mayor, was one of our leading public men, and ranked as a clear-headed, far-seeing public man. He will be greatly missed in the corporation.
Source: The Engineer - 25th April 1890
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DEATH OF WILLIAM H. MANCHESTER
Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I. , Oct. 11. -William H. Manchester, retired but previously for more than 30 years prominently identified with the silver industry in this city died Oct. 1 at the Rhode Island Hospital after a week's illness. He was in his 68th year.
Mr. Manchester was born here Oct. 28, 1862, and after attending the public school entered the banking business but after 15 years he left to enter the sterling silver business. He and the late Edwin A. Smith of this city formed the Manchester Mfg. Co. at 100 Stewart St. and conducted the business for upward of 30 years. Together they marketed the first light weight sterling silver for table service. Later they formed the Manchester- Smith Co., also manufacturing silverware and maintained the concern in business for a number of years.
Following the dissolution of the latter concern, Mr. Manchester formed the Manchester Silver Co. on Pavilion Ave. and continued as the active head of that organization until he retired from active service some seven years ago.
Besides his connection with the silver industry he conducted a retail jewelry and gift store at Broad and Friendship Sts. for several years and was also interested in the soft drink business, which he went into when prohibition went into effect.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - November 1930
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Providence, Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R. I. , Oct. 11. -William H. Manchester, retired but previously for more than 30 years prominently identified with the silver industry in this city died Oct. 1 at the Rhode Island Hospital after a week's illness. He was in his 68th year.
Mr. Manchester was born here Oct. 28, 1862, and after attending the public school entered the banking business but after 15 years he left to enter the sterling silver business. He and the late Edwin A. Smith of this city formed the Manchester Mfg. Co. at 100 Stewart St. and conducted the business for upward of 30 years. Together they marketed the first light weight sterling silver for table service. Later they formed the Manchester- Smith Co., also manufacturing silverware and maintained the concern in business for a number of years.
Following the dissolution of the latter concern, Mr. Manchester formed the Manchester Silver Co. on Pavilion Ave. and continued as the active head of that organization until he retired from active service some seven years ago.
Besides his connection with the silver industry he conducted a retail jewelry and gift store at Broad and Friendship Sts. for several years and was also interested in the soft drink business, which he went into when prohibition went into effect.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - November 1930
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ELECTRIFICATION IS THE FUTURE
Margate, Kent
In a lecture given before the National Association of Goldsmiths at Margate, Mr. F. Hope-Jones pointed out that electric time service had been established in spite of the clockmaking trade, and complained that they knew little of the subject, and had actually put obstacles in the way of the use of electricity in connection with clocks. On the Continent, however, this branch of horology was a recognised part of a clockmaker’s education. Mr. Jones also remarked that the loss of keywinding contracts due to the adoption of electric clocks was more than compensated for by supervision contracts. There can be no doubt that, given a fair trial, electricity will he able to prove its superiority for this purpose over purely mechanical methods, as it has done in innumerable other instances.
Source: The Engineer - 3rd July 1914
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Margate, Kent
In a lecture given before the National Association of Goldsmiths at Margate, Mr. F. Hope-Jones pointed out that electric time service had been established in spite of the clockmaking trade, and complained that they knew little of the subject, and had actually put obstacles in the way of the use of electricity in connection with clocks. On the Continent, however, this branch of horology was a recognised part of a clockmaker’s education. Mr. Jones also remarked that the loss of keywinding contracts due to the adoption of electric clocks was more than compensated for by supervision contracts. There can be no doubt that, given a fair trial, electricity will he able to prove its superiority for this purpose over purely mechanical methods, as it has done in innumerable other instances.
Source: The Engineer - 3rd July 1914
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THE DEATH OF P.W. ELLIS
Toronto
TORONTO, CAN. , April 22.—The city of Toronto has sustained a great loss in the death of Phillip W. Ellis, one of the most prominent figures in its public and commercial life, who died yesterday following an operation after several weeks illness at the age of 73 years. Until a year ago he was president of the firm of P. W. Ellis & Co., wholesale jewelers, but was more widely known in connection with the important positions he held in the public service.
Mr. Ellis was born and educated in Toronto and commenced his commercial career as an apprentice with the jewelry firm of W. C. Morrison. He embarked in business for himself in 1887, and was later joined by his twin brother Matthew C. Ellis, and from this comparatively small beginning, the business of P. W. Ellis & Co. expanded until it became one of the largest jewelry houses in Canada.
Mr. Ellis was the first president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, when it was organized on a Dominion wide basis in 1901, and has since then filled several positions on the executive association. He was a strong advocate of public ownership to which he devoted much time and energy. In 1906 he was appointed a member of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission and since 1911 chairman of the Toronto Hydro Electric Commission. He became chairman of the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commission in 1915, having served as a member of the board since 1906. The most important of his public services were performed as chairman of the Toronto Transportation Commission, formed when the city took over the street railway system, and charged with the onerous task of rehabilitating a worn out system and operating it under municipal ownership, in which it was eminently successful, until today Toronto has a surface transportation system of trolleys, and buses, and an interurban system of coaches, which is held up as an example of municipal ownership throughout the world. Mr. Ellis's valuable services in connection with these commissions, were entirely gratuitous as no salary was attached to these positions.
He died in harness maintaining an interest in his work till the last. He leaves a widow, two sons and four daughters.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th April 1929
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Toronto
TORONTO, CAN. , April 22.—The city of Toronto has sustained a great loss in the death of Phillip W. Ellis, one of the most prominent figures in its public and commercial life, who died yesterday following an operation after several weeks illness at the age of 73 years. Until a year ago he was president of the firm of P. W. Ellis & Co., wholesale jewelers, but was more widely known in connection with the important positions he held in the public service.
Mr. Ellis was born and educated in Toronto and commenced his commercial career as an apprentice with the jewelry firm of W. C. Morrison. He embarked in business for himself in 1887, and was later joined by his twin brother Matthew C. Ellis, and from this comparatively small beginning, the business of P. W. Ellis & Co. expanded until it became one of the largest jewelry houses in Canada.
Mr. Ellis was the first president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, when it was organized on a Dominion wide basis in 1901, and has since then filled several positions on the executive association. He was a strong advocate of public ownership to which he devoted much time and energy. In 1906 he was appointed a member of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission and since 1911 chairman of the Toronto Hydro Electric Commission. He became chairman of the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commission in 1915, having served as a member of the board since 1906. The most important of his public services were performed as chairman of the Toronto Transportation Commission, formed when the city took over the street railway system, and charged with the onerous task of rehabilitating a worn out system and operating it under municipal ownership, in which it was eminently successful, until today Toronto has a surface transportation system of trolleys, and buses, and an interurban system of coaches, which is held up as an example of municipal ownership throughout the world. Mr. Ellis's valuable services in connection with these commissions, were entirely gratuitous as no salary was attached to these positions.
He died in harness maintaining an interest in his work till the last. He leaves a widow, two sons and four daughters.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th April 1929
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MARIE ANTOINETTE'S NECKLACE
Berlin
Marie Antoinette's favourite pearl necklace, consisting of sixteen rows of pearls, formerly belonging to the Crown Jewels of France, is now to be seen in the shop of Berlin's chief jewellers, Herren Friedberg und Soehne.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1887
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Berlin
Marie Antoinette's favourite pearl necklace, consisting of sixteen rows of pearls, formerly belonging to the Crown Jewels of France, is now to be seen in the shop of Berlin's chief jewellers, Herren Friedberg und Soehne.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1887
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SHOT HIS OWN WATCH
Lynn, Massachusetts
LYNN, MASS. , Jan. 2.-John I. Noble, jeweler, of 247 Western Avenue, heard a noise downstairs on Dec. 29 in the middle of the night. He sleeps over the store. He grabbed his gun from under his pillow. He took the receiver off the telephone beside his bed, a signal to central that something was wrong.
When he got downstairs he saw a man helping himself from the jewelry case. He opened fire. The robber ran.
A few minutes later the motor police patrol picked him up as he ran along the street. Out of his vest pocket they took a watch, one from the jeweler's stock. The case was bent and broken, for it had stopped a bullet from Noble's gun.
The thief was bound over for the grand jury in the sum of $1,500.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - February 1931
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Lynn, Massachusetts
LYNN, MASS. , Jan. 2.-John I. Noble, jeweler, of 247 Western Avenue, heard a noise downstairs on Dec. 29 in the middle of the night. He sleeps over the store. He grabbed his gun from under his pillow. He took the receiver off the telephone beside his bed, a signal to central that something was wrong.
When he got downstairs he saw a man helping himself from the jewelry case. He opened fire. The robber ran.
A few minutes later the motor police patrol picked him up as he ran along the street. Out of his vest pocket they took a watch, one from the jeweler's stock. The case was bent and broken, for it had stopped a bullet from Noble's gun.
The thief was bound over for the grand jury in the sum of $1,500.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - February 1931
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DEATH OF THE DAUGHTER OF THE FOUNDER OF THE TOWLE Mfg. Co.
Waban, Newton, Massachusetts
Mrs. Florence T. Horn, widow of Edwin B. Horn, died on Monday at her home, 1746 Beacon street, Waban. She was a native of Newburyport, the daughter of Anthony F. Towle, one of the old-time silversmiths, who was the founder of the Towle Manufacturing Company which is still in existence in that city.
For forty years Mrs. Horn lived in Boston, the family home being in Greenwich Park, and during those years she was a member of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Horn died in 1901. Twelve years ago Mrs. Horn moved to Newton, where she attended the Union Church in Waban. Mrs. Horn Is survived by two sons, Fred A. Horn of Brookline, and Everett B. Horn of Waban; and two daughters. Mrs. Benjamin H. Codman of Waban. and Mrs. Harold L. Morgan of Waterbury. Conn.
Source: The Newton Graphic - 1st January 1926
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Waban, Newton, Massachusetts
Mrs. Florence T. Horn, widow of Edwin B. Horn, died on Monday at her home, 1746 Beacon street, Waban. She was a native of Newburyport, the daughter of Anthony F. Towle, one of the old-time silversmiths, who was the founder of the Towle Manufacturing Company which is still in existence in that city.
For forty years Mrs. Horn lived in Boston, the family home being in Greenwich Park, and during those years she was a member of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Horn died in 1901. Twelve years ago Mrs. Horn moved to Newton, where she attended the Union Church in Waban. Mrs. Horn Is survived by two sons, Fred A. Horn of Brookline, and Everett B. Horn of Waban; and two daughters. Mrs. Benjamin H. Codman of Waban. and Mrs. Harold L. Morgan of Waterbury. Conn.
Source: The Newton Graphic - 1st January 1926
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALL AT A FUNERAL
Sumter, South Carolina
A sample trunk containing about $12,000 worth of jewelry and silverware belonging to the local wholesale house of S. & H. Gilsey, was destroyed in a fire which recently razed the railroad station at Sumter, South Carolina. The fire occurred while the department was attending the funeral of the fire chief, and for this reason gained great headway before it could be subdued. The trunk was in charge of M. K. Cullum, a traveling representative of the house, and was covered by insurance.
Source: The Keystone - April 1907
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Sumter, South Carolina
A sample trunk containing about $12,000 worth of jewelry and silverware belonging to the local wholesale house of S. & H. Gilsey, was destroyed in a fire which recently razed the railroad station at Sumter, South Carolina. The fire occurred while the department was attending the funeral of the fire chief, and for this reason gained great headway before it could be subdued. The trunk was in charge of M. K. Cullum, a traveling representative of the house, and was covered by insurance.
Source: The Keystone - April 1907
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DEATH OF WILLIAM F. JUERGENS, Sr.
Chicago
CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The funeral of William F. Juergens, Sr., formerly president of the Juergens & Andersen Co., whose sudden and tragic death, Feb. 6, shocked the jewelry trade, was held today, the services were private. Mr. Juergens, had not enjoyed the best of health for the past few years and had suffered from diabetes. He had spent many weeks at Mud Haven, a health resort, near Minneapolis. He returned to his home at the Belden-Stratford Hotel early this week and was preparing to go to the Sacred Heart sanitarium at Milwaukee when the end came.
Deceased who was widely known in the jewelry industry was born in Chicago in May, 1870. He went to public schools here and at the age of 17 entered the business of Juergens & Andersen. This business was founded in 1854 by his father, Paul Juergens and his uncle Sebastian Andersen. Young Juergens,
started as an apprentice working at the bench. Later he became a salesman, and in 1893 was elected treasurer. At his father's death 20 years ago he was vice-president and, after Sebastian Andersen's death, was elected president in 1920. He remained in this capacity until he tendered his resignation a few weeks ago when the management of the corporation was reorganized.
Mr. Juergens, was for many years a prominent leader in the jewelry industry of the middle west. He was a past president of the Chicago Jewelers' Association, and was greatly interested in all association work connected with the jewelry industry.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, William, Jr., and Paul and one daughter, Louise, also by a brother, H. Paul Juergens, and a cousin, Mrs. Vera Andersen Stenson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - March 1931
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Chicago
CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The funeral of William F. Juergens, Sr., formerly president of the Juergens & Andersen Co., whose sudden and tragic death, Feb. 6, shocked the jewelry trade, was held today, the services were private. Mr. Juergens, had not enjoyed the best of health for the past few years and had suffered from diabetes. He had spent many weeks at Mud Haven, a health resort, near Minneapolis. He returned to his home at the Belden-Stratford Hotel early this week and was preparing to go to the Sacred Heart sanitarium at Milwaukee when the end came.
Deceased who was widely known in the jewelry industry was born in Chicago in May, 1870. He went to public schools here and at the age of 17 entered the business of Juergens & Andersen. This business was founded in 1854 by his father, Paul Juergens and his uncle Sebastian Andersen. Young Juergens,
started as an apprentice working at the bench. Later he became a salesman, and in 1893 was elected treasurer. At his father's death 20 years ago he was vice-president and, after Sebastian Andersen's death, was elected president in 1920. He remained in this capacity until he tendered his resignation a few weeks ago when the management of the corporation was reorganized.
Mr. Juergens, was for many years a prominent leader in the jewelry industry of the middle west. He was a past president of the Chicago Jewelers' Association, and was greatly interested in all association work connected with the jewelry industry.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, William, Jr., and Paul and one daughter, Louise, also by a brother, H. Paul Juergens, and a cousin, Mrs. Vera Andersen Stenson.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - March 1931
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THE WORLD'S SMALLEST JEWELRY STORE
Des Moines, Iowa
The world’s smallest jewelry store, dealers in Elgin watches, is owned and operated by Rolf H. Bruhn, a former student at the Elgin Watchmakers College. The store is located in the Liberty building, 602 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Ia.
The store includes a show window one and one half feet wide by five feet in length, built in the door which opens into the lobby of the Liberty building. A neon sign labels the shop, ‘World’s Smallest Jewelry Store.”
Customers are unable to enter the store proper, but transact their business from the lobby. When the show case door is closed, it allows a space three feet square for a chair and a bench space 35 by 13 inches. On the wall is shelf space for a watch cleaning machine, crystal cabinet and electric soldering equipment. The lathe, motor and Elgin material cabinet are located on top of the bench and the staking tools and all lathe chucks are suspended from a stand.
Mr. Bruhn specializes in watch and clock repairing, jewelry repairing, ring soldering and engraving. Truly, this is one of Elgin’s most unique retail outlets.
Source: The American Horologist - November 1936
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Des Moines, Iowa
The world’s smallest jewelry store, dealers in Elgin watches, is owned and operated by Rolf H. Bruhn, a former student at the Elgin Watchmakers College. The store is located in the Liberty building, 602 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Ia.
The store includes a show window one and one half feet wide by five feet in length, built in the door which opens into the lobby of the Liberty building. A neon sign labels the shop, ‘World’s Smallest Jewelry Store.”
Customers are unable to enter the store proper, but transact their business from the lobby. When the show case door is closed, it allows a space three feet square for a chair and a bench space 35 by 13 inches. On the wall is shelf space for a watch cleaning machine, crystal cabinet and electric soldering equipment. The lathe, motor and Elgin material cabinet are located on top of the bench and the staking tools and all lathe chucks are suspended from a stand.
Mr. Bruhn specializes in watch and clock repairing, jewelry repairing, ring soldering and engraving. Truly, this is one of Elgin’s most unique retail outlets.
Source: The American Horologist - November 1936
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DEATH OF SIMON BRUNER
New York
Simon Bruner, President of S. Bruner, Inc., manufacturer of watch cases and watch bracelets, 154 W. 14th St., New York, died Jan. 31 at the age of 55 at his home, 698 Broadway, Far Rockaway, N. Y. Death came as the result of a lingering illness from which Mr. Bruner had suffered for about one year. The deceased was well known among members of the trade throughout the country.
Mr. Bruner was born in Poland, coming to this country in 1906. He started in the jewelry business working as polisher for a concern in the Maiden Lane district. He entered into the polishing business for himself in 1908, later broadening out into the manufacturing line and moving to the concern's present address.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - March 1931
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New York
Simon Bruner, President of S. Bruner, Inc., manufacturer of watch cases and watch bracelets, 154 W. 14th St., New York, died Jan. 31 at the age of 55 at his home, 698 Broadway, Far Rockaway, N. Y. Death came as the result of a lingering illness from which Mr. Bruner had suffered for about one year. The deceased was well known among members of the trade throughout the country.
Mr. Bruner was born in Poland, coming to this country in 1906. He started in the jewelry business working as polisher for a concern in the Maiden Lane district. He entered into the polishing business for himself in 1908, later broadening out into the manufacturing line and moving to the concern's present address.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - March 1931
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WATCHMAKER OPENS SAFES BY TELEPHONE
Weiser, Idaho
A German watch expert, who opens locked, dynamite-proof safes by telephone as a hobby, heads the Idaho Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Charles A. Braun, modest Weiser, Idaho, watchmaker and optometrist, was elected at the annual meeting.
Many years ago Dr. Braun first successfully directed by telephone from Weiser the opening of a safe at Baker, Ore., 70 miles away. Since then he has performed the feat many times, using two telephone lines. Over one he instructs a stenographer in the turning of the safe dial; over the other he listens as the tumblers click into the correct positions. Dr. Braun succeeds Dr. P. A. Simmons of Boise.
Source: The American Horologist - June 1937
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Weiser, Idaho
A German watch expert, who opens locked, dynamite-proof safes by telephone as a hobby, heads the Idaho Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Charles A. Braun, modest Weiser, Idaho, watchmaker and optometrist, was elected at the annual meeting.
Many years ago Dr. Braun first successfully directed by telephone from Weiser the opening of a safe at Baker, Ore., 70 miles away. Since then he has performed the feat many times, using two telephone lines. Over one he instructs a stenographer in the turning of the safe dial; over the other he listens as the tumblers click into the correct positions. Dr. Braun succeeds Dr. P. A. Simmons of Boise.
Source: The American Horologist - June 1937
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RUSSIAN PRINCESS FAILS TO RECOVER JEWELLERY
London
Princess Olga Paley, widow of the Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch of Russia, has lost her appeal from the judgment recently given in favor of
Norman Weisz, Hatton Garden gem dealer, and five other London and Paris merchants. The princess brought action to recover goods which she alleged were seized during the Russian revolution and ultimately sold to a London syndicate, of which defendants were members, by the Leningrad- Gostorg (sales agency) . The defense was that the goods were legally appropriated by the Soviet Government. The court held that the goods, valued at nearly $250,000, had been legally confiscated. In upholding this judgment the Court of Appeal now says the lower court decision was the only possible one under the circumstances. The princess, said the court,was married to the Tsar's uncle without the latter's consent, the marriage thus becoming morganatic. While this saved her property from confiscation with that of the Romanoff family, the goods were handed over to the Russian State Museum in 1918 and the princess left the country without a passport, fleeing Russia, and placing her property within the meaning of the confiscatory decrees. The goods became the property of the Russian government and were sold by it. There is nothing in Russian law, the court concluded, to entitle a former owner to complain.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th April 1929
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London
Princess Olga Paley, widow of the Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch of Russia, has lost her appeal from the judgment recently given in favor of
Norman Weisz, Hatton Garden gem dealer, and five other London and Paris merchants. The princess brought action to recover goods which she alleged were seized during the Russian revolution and ultimately sold to a London syndicate, of which defendants were members, by the Leningrad- Gostorg (sales agency) . The defense was that the goods were legally appropriated by the Soviet Government. The court held that the goods, valued at nearly $250,000, had been legally confiscated. In upholding this judgment the Court of Appeal now says the lower court decision was the only possible one under the circumstances. The princess, said the court,was married to the Tsar's uncle without the latter's consent, the marriage thus becoming morganatic. While this saved her property from confiscation with that of the Romanoff family, the goods were handed over to the Russian State Museum in 1918 and the princess left the country without a passport, fleeing Russia, and placing her property within the meaning of the confiscatory decrees. The goods became the property of the Russian government and were sold by it. There is nothing in Russian law, the court concluded, to entitle a former owner to complain.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th April 1929
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YUGOSLAVIAN HALLMARKING
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Ministry Publishes Regulations Governing Stamping and Hallmarking
WASHINGTON , D. C. , Jan. 24.- Regulations of the Yugoslav Ministry of Commerce, published in the Sluzbene Novine set forth the various hallmarks and stamps required to be stamped on articles of gold, silver and platinum, and on measures, upon verification by the proper authorities, according to a
report in the hands of the Department of Commerce.
Reproductions of these stamps, together with hallmarking regulations and fees, are on file in the Division of Foreign Tariffs of the Department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th January 1930
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Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Ministry Publishes Regulations Governing Stamping and Hallmarking
WASHINGTON , D. C. , Jan. 24.- Regulations of the Yugoslav Ministry of Commerce, published in the Sluzbene Novine set forth the various hallmarks and stamps required to be stamped on articles of gold, silver and platinum, and on measures, upon verification by the proper authorities, according to a
report in the hands of the Department of Commerce.
Reproductions of these stamps, together with hallmarking regulations and fees, are on file in the Division of Foreign Tariffs of the Department.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th January 1930
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ORIGIN OF THE NAME OF MAIDEN LANE
New York
A query sent to the New York Sun recently, regarding the manner in which Maiden Lane derived its name, elicited the following reply :
‘Maiden Late is said to follow the course of a little stream, in which the Dutch women used to wash their clothes; the path by the stream was called Maagde Paatje, or maid's path; in time it became Maiden Lane.'
Source: The Keystone - January 1902
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New York
A query sent to the New York Sun recently, regarding the manner in which Maiden Lane derived its name, elicited the following reply :
‘Maiden Late is said to follow the course of a little stream, in which the Dutch women used to wash their clothes; the path by the stream was called Maagde Paatje, or maid's path; in time it became Maiden Lane.'
Source: The Keystone - January 1902
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THE ACME STERLING Co. REMOVES TO MERIDEN
Meriden, Connecticut
The Acme Sterling Co. recently moved to the old Parker clock factory at 600 W. Main St., Meriden, Conn., having been located at 135 Front St. This firm was started four years ago by Alvin W. Hass, who formerly was employed by the International Silver Co. Last September the company bought the factory of Weber, Wagner & Benson, Brooklyn, N. Y., moving the plant to Meriden.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd January 1930
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Meriden, Connecticut
The Acme Sterling Co. recently moved to the old Parker clock factory at 600 W. Main St., Meriden, Conn., having been located at 135 Front St. This firm was started four years ago by Alvin W. Hass, who formerly was employed by the International Silver Co. Last September the company bought the factory of Weber, Wagner & Benson, Brooklyn, N. Y., moving the plant to Meriden.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd January 1930
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DEADWOOD JEWELER SHOOTS ASSOCIATE
Deadwood, South Dakota
Friends of Sol. Levinson, a prominent jeweler of S. Dak., were startled about ten days ago to hear that he had been shot by Lee Winsberg, a young man who was associated in business with him for a short time. The ball penetrated the upper lobe of the left lung and is believed to have lodged in the muscles of his shoulder. Word has been received that he continues to improve and that the doctors have pronounced him practically out of danger. Winsberg is confined in the county jail, being unable to furnish the bond of $5000 fixed by the magistrate. Winsberg, when arrested, admitted that he had done the shooting and expressed the hope that Levinson would die. He said that he had been persuaded to take up his residence in Deadwood upon business representations made to him by Levinson, which failed to materialize.
Source: The Keystone - January 1902
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Deadwood, South Dakota
Friends of Sol. Levinson, a prominent jeweler of S. Dak., were startled about ten days ago to hear that he had been shot by Lee Winsberg, a young man who was associated in business with him for a short time. The ball penetrated the upper lobe of the left lung and is believed to have lodged in the muscles of his shoulder. Word has been received that he continues to improve and that the doctors have pronounced him practically out of danger. Winsberg is confined in the county jail, being unable to furnish the bond of $5000 fixed by the magistrate. Winsberg, when arrested, admitted that he had done the shooting and expressed the hope that Levinson would die. He said that he had been persuaded to take up his residence in Deadwood upon business representations made to him by Levinson, which failed to materialize.
Source: The Keystone - January 1902
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Re: The Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
NEW YORK JEWELERS KILL EACH OTHER
New York
A duel occurred at New York in a top floor, 106, Delaney-street, between two Polish Jews, named Joseph Goldman and Moses Piscalt, Goldman was shot, and instantly killed; Piscalt was mortally wounded. They were partners as jewellers, and the tragedy is supposed to have arisen out of a business quarrel.
Source: The Cromwell Argus - 15th December 1875
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New York
A duel occurred at New York in a top floor, 106, Delaney-street, between two Polish Jews, named Joseph Goldman and Moses Piscalt, Goldman was shot, and instantly killed; Piscalt was mortally wounded. They were partners as jewellers, and the tragedy is supposed to have arisen out of a business quarrel.
Source: The Cromwell Argus - 15th December 1875
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