Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
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BURTONS & WATERS
Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Burtons & Waters:
B&W - Birmingham - 1940
BURTONS & WATERS Limited
Special Resolution (pursuant to Companies Act, 1929, Sections 117 and 118).
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at 83 Colmore Row, Birmingham, on Monday, the 11th day of January 1943, the following Special Resolution was duly passed: — " That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Mr. Leslie Dyer Smith, of 122 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Chartered Accountant, be appointed Liquidator for the purpose of such winding-up."
HARRY SHAW, Chairman
Source: The London Gazette - 15th January 1943
Burtons & Waters entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in October 1921.
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Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Burtons & Waters:
B&W - Birmingham - 1940
BURTONS & WATERS Limited
Special Resolution (pursuant to Companies Act, 1929, Sections 117 and 118).
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at 83 Colmore Row, Birmingham, on Monday, the 11th day of January 1943, the following Special Resolution was duly passed: — " That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Mr. Leslie Dyer Smith, of 122 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Chartered Accountant, be appointed Liquidator for the purpose of such winding-up."
HARRY SHAW, Chairman
Source: The London Gazette - 15th January 1943
Burtons & Waters entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in October 1921.
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COCKS & BETTERIDGE (BETTRIDGE)
Church Street, later, Little Charles Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Cocks & Betteridge:
C&B - Birmingham - 1810
Cocks & Betteridge entered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 17th August 1796 and 28th April 1813.
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Church Street, later, Little Charles Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Cocks & Betteridge:
C&B - Birmingham - 1810
Cocks & Betteridge entered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 17th August 1796 and 28th April 1813.
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R. BANTON & SON
Spencer Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Banton, Richard, and Hubert Curtis Banton, trading as R. Banton & Son, Spencer Street, Birmingham, goldsmiths and jewellers. Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Banton, Hubert Curtis, Spencer Street, Birmingham, and Villa Road, Handsworth, goldsmith and jeweller (separate creditors). Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Banton, Richard, Spencer Street, Birmingham, and Claremont Road, Handsworth, goldsmith and jeweller (separate creditors). Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th October 1879
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Spencer Street, Birmingham
Liquidations by Arrangement or Composition
Banton, Richard, and Hubert Curtis Banton, trading as R. Banton & Son, Spencer Street, Birmingham, goldsmiths and jewellers. Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Banton, Hubert Curtis, Spencer Street, Birmingham, and Villa Road, Handsworth, goldsmith and jeweller (separate creditors). Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Banton, Richard, Spencer Street, Birmingham, and Claremont Road, Handsworth, goldsmith and jeweller (separate creditors). Sept. 6.
J. Jelf, sol.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 6th October 1879
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ABRAHAM(S) BROTHERS
92, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Pittsburg, Pa., June 11. - S.P. Sanders, alias Albert J. Walker, and A.J. White, alias Ralph Waldman, were arrested here last night, and today one of the biggest diamond robberies in years was uncovered.
Sanders was, until recently, the representative in South and Central America of Abraham Bros., wholesale jewellers, of 92, Vyse street, Birmingham, England, while White was a salesman, employed in the jewellery store of James Milke Bros., Kingston, Jamaica. After he had been put through the "third degree" this evening. White broke down and admitted that the two men had stolen diamonds and jewellery valued at $75,000 from Abraham Bros.
According to White's confession, Sanders came to Kingston, Ja., several months ago with a fine collection of precious stones. He and White decided to steal the samples which had been entrusted to Sanders, and bring them to the United States and sell them. After their arrival they sold some of the stuff in Boston, Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
Three days ago they came to Pittsburg and engaged an expensive suite of rooms at the fashionable Hotel Schenley. They then went around the different jewellery stores, represented themselves as wealthy eastern men, caught short for ready money here, and tried to sell some of the jewellery.
At the Hotel Schenley this evening the police took from the lining of a dress suit case, almose $60,000 worth of plunder. It consisted of 79 diamonds, set, six pairs of diamond and ruby pendant earrings, several pairs of single stone earrings, a number of magnificent diamond necklaces, and many chips and many diamond studs and stickpins.
Scotland Yard was notified this afternoon of the arrest by cablegram.
Source: The Montreal Gazette - 12th June 1908
The business of Percy Abel Abrahams, trading as Abrahams Brothers.
Abraham Brothers entered their mark with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices:
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92, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Pittsburg, Pa., June 11. - S.P. Sanders, alias Albert J. Walker, and A.J. White, alias Ralph Waldman, were arrested here last night, and today one of the biggest diamond robberies in years was uncovered.
Sanders was, until recently, the representative in South and Central America of Abraham Bros., wholesale jewellers, of 92, Vyse street, Birmingham, England, while White was a salesman, employed in the jewellery store of James Milke Bros., Kingston, Jamaica. After he had been put through the "third degree" this evening. White broke down and admitted that the two men had stolen diamonds and jewellery valued at $75,000 from Abraham Bros.
According to White's confession, Sanders came to Kingston, Ja., several months ago with a fine collection of precious stones. He and White decided to steal the samples which had been entrusted to Sanders, and bring them to the United States and sell them. After their arrival they sold some of the stuff in Boston, Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
Three days ago they came to Pittsburg and engaged an expensive suite of rooms at the fashionable Hotel Schenley. They then went around the different jewellery stores, represented themselves as wealthy eastern men, caught short for ready money here, and tried to sell some of the jewellery.
At the Hotel Schenley this evening the police took from the lining of a dress suit case, almose $60,000 worth of plunder. It consisted of 79 diamonds, set, six pairs of diamond and ruby pendant earrings, several pairs of single stone earrings, a number of magnificent diamond necklaces, and many chips and many diamond studs and stickpins.
Scotland Yard was notified this afternoon of the arrest by cablegram.
Source: The Montreal Gazette - 12th June 1908
The business of Percy Abel Abrahams, trading as Abrahams Brothers.
Abraham Brothers entered their mark with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices:
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GEORGE BENNETT
83, Tennant Street, Broad Street, Birmingham
Milan International Exhibition
PENCIL CASES, &c.—Mr. George Bennett, 83, Tennant Street, Birmingham, a business established in 1876, exhibits metal pencil cases, penholders, and agate-styles; and deals in nickel and electroplate goods. The firm's annual output of pencil cases is over 3,500 gross. It was awarded a bronze medal and diploma at the Paris Exhibition, 1900, for copying-ink pencils.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st December 1906
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83, Tennant Street, Broad Street, Birmingham
Milan International Exhibition
PENCIL CASES, &c.—Mr. George Bennett, 83, Tennant Street, Birmingham, a business established in 1876, exhibits metal pencil cases, penholders, and agate-styles; and deals in nickel and electroplate goods. The firm's annual output of pencil cases is over 3,500 gross. It was awarded a bronze medal and diploma at the Paris Exhibition, 1900, for copying-ink pencils.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st December 1906
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JOHN DARBY
10, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
John Darby - Birmingham - 1863
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10, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
John Darby - Birmingham - 1863
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HENRY BUTTERWORTH
40, Howard Street, Birmingham
Henry Butterworth - Birmingham - 1863
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40, Howard Street, Birmingham
Henry Butterworth - Birmingham - 1863
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LAURENCE (Lawrence) EMANUEL
Warstone Parade, Birmingham
Trade Injunction.—An action was brought on the 21st ult., in the Birmingham County Court, before the Deputy-Judge, by Laurence Emanuel, of Warstone Parade, jeweller, against S. M. Levy, of 76, Caroline Street, jeweller, to recover £50 damages for infringement of two registered designs, and for an injunction. Mr. Hugo Young (instructed by Mr. Solomon) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Alfred Young (instructed by Messrs. Reece & Harris) for the defendant.—Mr. Hugo Young said that the action was for infringement of plaintiff's designs for metal matchboxes, one design being a swallow engraved on the case, and the other a bone. In had been arranged that an injunction should be granted on certain terms, defendant undertaking not to make any more of the boxes ; and therefore the plaintiff would not further ask for damages or costs. Mr. Alfred Young said that the defendant would consent to the injunction, because he did not wish to make any more of the boxes. An injunction was accordingly granted.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1888
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Warstone Parade, Birmingham
Trade Injunction.—An action was brought on the 21st ult., in the Birmingham County Court, before the Deputy-Judge, by Laurence Emanuel, of Warstone Parade, jeweller, against S. M. Levy, of 76, Caroline Street, jeweller, to recover £50 damages for infringement of two registered designs, and for an injunction. Mr. Hugo Young (instructed by Mr. Solomon) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Alfred Young (instructed by Messrs. Reece & Harris) for the defendant.—Mr. Hugo Young said that the action was for infringement of plaintiff's designs for metal matchboxes, one design being a swallow engraved on the case, and the other a bone. In had been arranged that an injunction should be granted on certain terms, defendant undertaking not to make any more of the boxes ; and therefore the plaintiff would not further ask for damages or costs. Mr. Alfred Young said that the defendant would consent to the injunction, because he did not wish to make any more of the boxes. An injunction was accordingly granted.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st December 1888
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SAMUEL PEMBERTON
Snow Hill, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Samuel Pemberton:
Later Inscription.
SP - Birmingham - 1799
Samuel Pemberton learnt the trade from his father, also Samuel Pemberton (1704-1784), a jeweller and toymaker of Snow Hill.
Samuel Pemberton (1738-1803) was made a Guardian of the Birmingham Assay Office in 1793.
He entered a total of seven punches with the Birmingham Assay Office between 1773 and 1801.
The Pembertons were a Quaker family until the mid 1750's, thereafter Nonconformists.
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Snow Hill, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Samuel Pemberton:
Later Inscription.
SP - Birmingham - 1799
Samuel Pemberton learnt the trade from his father, also Samuel Pemberton (1704-1784), a jeweller and toymaker of Snow Hill.
Samuel Pemberton (1738-1803) was made a Guardian of the Birmingham Assay Office in 1793.
He entered a total of seven punches with the Birmingham Assay Office between 1773 and 1801.
The Pembertons were a Quaker family until the mid 1750's, thereafter Nonconformists.
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SWINDEN & SONS
91, New Street, later, 27, 28 & 29, Temple Street, Birmingham
The Universal Collar Stud.—Under the above name a new patent collar stud of considerable merit has recently been introduced, and for which Messrs. Swinden and Son, of Temple Street, Birmingham, are, we believe, the sole agents. The patent consists of a revolving action of the upper part of the stud, thus entirely preventing the very uncomfortable pressure on the neck so much complained of in the ordinary fixed collar stud. The new patent affording far more comfort to the wearer will doubtless command a great sale.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th February 1878
Swinden and Sons were established in 1825.
F.C. Swinden - Birmingham - 1838
Francis C. Swinden - Birmingham - 1851
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1862
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1864
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1873
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1887
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91, New Street, later, 27, 28 & 29, Temple Street, Birmingham
The Universal Collar Stud.—Under the above name a new patent collar stud of considerable merit has recently been introduced, and for which Messrs. Swinden and Son, of Temple Street, Birmingham, are, we believe, the sole agents. The patent consists of a revolving action of the upper part of the stud, thus entirely preventing the very uncomfortable pressure on the neck so much complained of in the ordinary fixed collar stud. The new patent affording far more comfort to the wearer will doubtless command a great sale.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th February 1878
Swinden and Sons were established in 1825.
F.C. Swinden - Birmingham - 1838
Francis C. Swinden - Birmingham - 1851
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1862
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1864
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1873
Swinden & Sons - Birmingham - 1887
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A. & J. ZIMMERMAN
37-39, later, 19, Regent Place, Birmingham and 7, Hatton Garden, later, 55, Holborn Viaduct, London
Example of the work and marks of A. & J. Zimmerman:
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1913
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1899
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1915
Established in 1879 by the brothers, Arthur Studer Zimmerman and John Ulric Zimmerman.
Arthur Zimmerman's wife, Edith, died in 1894, aged 34 years.
Converted into a limited liability company in 1902 and the first directors recorded as A.S. Zimmerman, J.U. Zimmerman and H. Payton.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1915.
It is thought that Arthur Zimmerman sold his share of the business to John Zimmerman in 1918.
Merged with S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. during the 1920's.
The firm entered their marks with the London and Birmingham assay offices.
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37-39, later, 19, Regent Place, Birmingham and 7, Hatton Garden, later, 55, Holborn Viaduct, London
Example of the work and marks of A. & J. Zimmerman:
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1913
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1899
A & J Z - Birmingham - 1915
Established in 1879 by the brothers, Arthur Studer Zimmerman and John Ulric Zimmerman.
Arthur Zimmerman's wife, Edith, died in 1894, aged 34 years.
Converted into a limited liability company in 1902 and the first directors recorded as A.S. Zimmerman, J.U. Zimmerman and H. Payton.
Noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1915.
It is thought that Arthur Zimmerman sold his share of the business to John Zimmerman in 1918.
Merged with S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. during the 1920's.
The firm entered their marks with the London and Birmingham assay offices.
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ROLASON BROTHERS
81, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Rolason Bros. - Birmingham - 1889
An example of the work and mark of Rolason Brothers:
R·Bs - Birmingham - 1902
COMBINED BUTTON-HOOK AND PENCIL-CASE
Messrs. Rolason Brothers, manufacturing jewellers, 81, Vyse Street, Birmingham, have brought out a useful article in the form of a new pattern button-hook, combined also as a button-hook and pencil-case, which is selling remarkably well. It forms a useful addition to a lady's chatelaine, being so made that it can readily be applied either for writing or for buttoning gloves. When it is not being used it closes up over the handle, thus forming a pretty ornament, not in the least catchy like the old-fashioned hooks. Simply as a button-hook without pencil, it presents a novel design, and a decided improvement on the patterns heretofore made. It is manufactured in silver and in various alloys.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st August 1889
Rolason Brothers were prosecuted on the 22nd December 1893 for neglecting to fence off the fly-wheel on their gas-engine by which one of their employees was injured. They were fined £1 and 14s. costs.
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81, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Rolason Bros. - Birmingham - 1889
An example of the work and mark of Rolason Brothers:
R·Bs - Birmingham - 1902
COMBINED BUTTON-HOOK AND PENCIL-CASE
Messrs. Rolason Brothers, manufacturing jewellers, 81, Vyse Street, Birmingham, have brought out a useful article in the form of a new pattern button-hook, combined also as a button-hook and pencil-case, which is selling remarkably well. It forms a useful addition to a lady's chatelaine, being so made that it can readily be applied either for writing or for buttoning gloves. When it is not being used it closes up over the handle, thus forming a pretty ornament, not in the least catchy like the old-fashioned hooks. Simply as a button-hook without pencil, it presents a novel design, and a decided improvement on the patterns heretofore made. It is manufactured in silver and in various alloys.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st August 1889
Rolason Brothers were prosecuted on the 22nd December 1893 for neglecting to fence off the fly-wheel on their gas-engine by which one of their employees was injured. They were fined £1 and 14s. costs.
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JOSEPH COOK & SON
Hibernian Works, 91, Livery Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Joseph Cook & Son:
J.C&S - Birmingham - 1939
Joseph Cook & Son entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in January 1889.
Joseph Cook & Son registered their mark with the Canadian Patent Office on the 20th March 1941.
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Hibernian Works, 91, Livery Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of Joseph Cook & Son:
J.C&S - Birmingham - 1939
Joseph Cook & Son entered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in January 1889.
Joseph Cook & Son registered their mark with the Canadian Patent Office on the 20th March 1941.
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JOHN CLEMMENS
St. George's Street, St. George's, Birmingham
John Clemmens - Birmingham - 1851
John Clemmens entered his mark, 'I.C' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 1st August 1850.
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St. George's Street, St. George's, Birmingham
John Clemmens - Birmingham - 1851
John Clemmens entered his mark, 'I.C' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 1st August 1850.
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HENRY BROWN
107, Great Hampton Street, later, 76 Caroline Street, Birmingham
Henry Brown - Birmingham - 1851
Henry Brown entered his mark, 'H·B' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 10th November 1856.
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107, Great Hampton Street, later, 76 Caroline Street, Birmingham
Henry Brown - Birmingham - 1851
Henry Brown entered his mark, 'H·B' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 10th November 1856.
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JOHN BRITAIN
19, Regent Place, later, 58, Vyse Street, Birmingham
John Britain - Birmingham - 1851
John Britain entered his mark, 'JB' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 22nd April 1835.
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19, Regent Place, later, 58, Vyse Street, Birmingham
John Britain - Birmingham - 1851
John Britain entered his mark, 'JB' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 22nd April 1835.
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SAMUEL PERRY
6, Great Russell Street, later, 17, Regent Place, Birmingham
Samuel Perry - Birmingham - 1851
Samuel Perry entered his mark, 'SP' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 21st August 1844.
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6, Great Russell Street, later, 17, Regent Place, Birmingham
Samuel Perry - Birmingham - 1851
Samuel Perry entered his mark, 'SP' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 21st August 1844.
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WILLIAM MOLE
Buckingham Street, later, 98, Mott Street, Birmingham
William Mole - Birmingham - 1851
William Mole entered his mark, 'WM' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 24th August 1836.
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Buckingham Street, later, 98, Mott Street, Birmingham
William Mole - Birmingham - 1851
William Mole entered his mark, 'WM' with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 24th August 1836.
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ELLENOR ALLEN
34, Loveday Street, St. Mary's Square, Birmingham
Ellenor Allen - Birmingham - 1838
Ellenor Allen - Birmingham - 1851
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34, Loveday Street, St. Mary's Square, Birmingham
Ellenor Allen - Birmingham - 1838
Ellenor Allen - Birmingham - 1851
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R. JORDAN
42, Southwark Park Road, London
An example of the work and mark of R. Jordan:
R.J - Birmingham - 1907
Member Cuznerfan wrote:
Mark is for R.Jordan registered as a Silversmith, 42 Southwark Park Road, London. first registered at Birmingham 14th May 1902 and last registered 23 May 1916.
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42, Southwark Park Road, London
An example of the work and mark of R. Jordan:
R.J - Birmingham - 1907
Member Cuznerfan wrote:
Mark is for R.Jordan registered as a Silversmith, 42 Southwark Park Road, London. first registered at Birmingham 14th May 1902 and last registered 23 May 1916.
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