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PARK CITY SILVER PLATE Co.

57, Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut


The Park City Silver Plate Co., 57 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, Conn., manufacturers of umbrella and cane handles, will move within a short time to the new building of the Bridgeport Silverware Co., State St. Extension, in this city.

Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1909

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WILLIAM ELLIS

72, Lombard Street, Birmingham


The Bankruptcy Act, 1869.
In the County Court of Warwickshire, holden at Birmingham.

In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by William Ellis, of 72, Lombard-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Umbrella Furniture Manufacturer.

WILLIAM LOMAS HARRISON, of Cannon-street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Accountant, has been appointed Trustee of the property of the debtor. All persons having in their possession any of the effects of the debtor must deliver them to the trustee, and all debts due to the debtor must be paid to the trustee. Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must forward their proofs of debts to the trustee.-Dated this 3rd day of December, 1875.


Source: The London Gazette - 7th December 1875

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Canes and Umbrellas

THEY MUST BE MODEST AND THE ORNAMENTATION GENUINE


The manufacturers of canes and umbrellas have exerted themselves this season to create a desire for expensive mountings, and a person with a taste for the rich or showy has a large assortment to choose from. The more expensive the article the more profitable it is to the jeweler, of course, and this desire for large profits is the sole reason for the elegant specimens of canes and umbrella handles that are now in the market. A person can equip himself with a cane that will be conspicuous in an alley at midnight, or he can spend nearly as much money and get a stick that will be remarkable to the unobservant only for its modesty.

A year ago there was a craze for massive canes with big knobs for heads. This craze gradually extended to the umbrella, and grew so alarming that a man in possession of either one of these articles had about all he could take care of. A large manufacturer interviewed thinks the correct thing in an umbrella was a plain handle of natural wood, and that no other ornamentation than a high polish and a little solid silver would be carried by persons who knew what was proper. A man could stray a short distance into the paths of fancy, he said, regarding canes, but conspicuous mountings even on canes would scarcely be tolerated by men who know what it is to be well dressed. Other dealers agree with him, but in spite of this conviction they are all prepared to accommodate those who are willing to risk criticism in this way. But even these persons will have to keep within certain limits, for little provision has been made to please those who have a taste for grotesque and massive mountings.

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The new designs for decorating umbrella handles consist chiefly of intricate webs or vines of gold or silver wrought about a handle of polished wood. The illustrations presented here show the newest designs and speak plainer than words of the change in style. The first three represent this net-work ornamentation. All shapes of sticks are used, but English oak is the favorite, because its soft brown tint and corrugated surface make a beautiful contrast with the veins of silver and gold. Ranking next to the English oak is hazel, which is also largely used. Occasionally, in place of this network shown in the illustrations, irregular pieces of silver are deposited over the surface of the handle. When value alone is thought of this latter method of ornamentation is largely affected, for the patches of metal can be as heavy as desired and as plentiful, for they can run six or eight inches down the handle. This is by far the cleaner system, for the action of the hands keeps the metal bright, and there are no crevices in which dust can settle.

The two illustrations here presented show the lengths which it is permissible to stray this fall in the matter of noticeable patterns. Neither one of them is strictly new in shape, but the idea of ornamenting them came with the present necessity for a retiring style. The loop handle is a solid piece of natural wood, but an attempt is made to deceive the eye by clasping it at the end with a ring of gold or silver. Where the point meets the body of the handle it is caught again by another ring. The knob that projects back of the loop is mounted with an oval piece of silver or gold, which completes the ornamentation. The other cut displays a handle of rugged English oak. This shows the new effects in applique or deposit silver work. The ornaments are of detached silver patches, scattered over the rough surface of the knob. One is the raised figure of an anchor, while the others are etched and ozidized in pretty conventional figures.

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“ The fashionable trade this year,” said a manufacturer, “ demand the natural stick with just a little silver on it. Everything this year must be genuine. It doesn’t make so much difference what kind of a stick you have so long as it is just what it appears to be. Last year there were a lot of silver-headed umbrellas and canes sold that were not silver headed. This had an injurious effect. Be genuine and modest in the matter of canes and umbrellas, and you will be in style.”

We are indebted for cuts and much information to the Alvin Mfg Co., Newark, N. J.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1890

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HARRY B. SNYDER

Chicago


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Design 22,340. CANE-HANDLE. Harry B. Snyder Filed Feb. 18, 1893.
Serial No. 462,918. Term of patent 3½ years.



Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th April 1893

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COHEN, JACOB & CO.

Ely Place, London


THE NEW PATENT GALILEAN WALKING-STICK TELESCOPE

Messrs. Cohen, Jacob & Co., of Ely-place, have just introduced and are the sole manufacturers of the new patent Galilean walking-stick, invented and patented by Mr. Ince Hosking, of Ventnor, I.W.

The telescopic arrangement of this instrument is the same as that used by Galileo in his astronomical observations. It consists of a convex object and a concave eye-glass. For its application to all kinds of sticks and staves, viz., walking-sticks, alpine-stocks, fishing-rods, hunting or other whips, umbrellas, &c, &c, or to any kind of rod, the inventor has been granted Her Most Gracious Majesty's Royal Letters Patent.

To the tourist, the pedestrian, and to travellers every ounce of additional weight is of moment, and the patent Galilean walkingstick enables them to dispense with the ordinary cumbersome heavy telescope, or the binocular with its case and straps. This walking-stick may be converted in an instant into a powerful telescope by simply attaching the object-glass ; this glass, when detached, is so portable that it may be carried in the waistcoat pocket, being, with its mounting, only an ounce and a half in weight. It is, moreover, exceedingly useful as a reading-glass ; and the '' matchless " smoker may light his cigar by means of its focal power.

It is a perfect " Tria juncta in uno." The pedestrian obtains the support which he so often requires in shape of a stick or staff, while the tourist finds the compass an almost indispensable companion, and the telescope enables the observer to gratify the eye by obtaining a correct definition of distant objects. Vessels are discernible in a clear atmosphere at a distance of 25 miles.


Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th June 1876

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J. HUGH WILKINS

Glenville, Milton Road, Walthamstow, London


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AUGUSTUS J. ROLLAND

722, Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania


Augustus J. Rolland, umbrella manufacturer, of 722 Penn street, Reading, Pa.,has instituted suit against his brother, Charles L. Rolland, also an umbrella manufacturer, at 631 Penn street, to recover damages for an alleged appropriation of a registered business trade-mark, which, it is claimed, was registered last year at Harrisburg, under the act of 1901.

Source: Trunks, Leather Goods and Umbrellas - July 1907

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CHARLES L. ROLLAND

631, Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania


Augustus J. Rolland, umbrella manufacturer, of 722 Penn street, Reading, Pa.,has instituted suit against his brother, Charles L. Rolland, also an umbrella manufacturer, at 631 Penn street, to recover damages for an alleged appropriation of a registered business trade-mark, which, it is claimed, was registered last year at Harrisburg, under the act of 1901.

Source: Trunks, Leather Goods and Umbrellas - July 1907

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GEORGE E. BARNABY & Co.

96, Pine Street, Providence, Rhode Island


George E. Barnaby, manufacturer of gold and silver headed canes at No. 96 Pine street, under the firm name of George E. Barnaby & Co., has made an assignment to C. J. Mulvany. Mr. Barnaby succeeded the firm of E. A. Luther & Co. about June, 1888. The firm has been financially straightened for some time.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1889


Successors to E.A. Luther & Co.

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F. HOIGNE

Catherinen Pforte, Lit K. 32 & 33, Frankfurt


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M. GRAVILLON

1, Ruelle Pelee, 64, Rue Saint Sabin, Paris


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HOW TO “LOOK THROUGH” THE MATINEE HAT: “ THE GIANT’S EYE” IN USE IN A THEATRE.

An ingenious Frenchman has just invented the apparatus shown, which enables one to look through, or, to be more precise, to look over the matinee hat or any other obstacle that may be in the line of sight. The patent consists of a cane, which forms a periscope somewhat similar in style to that which enables the crew of the submarine to see where they are going. The invention, which is aptly termed "the Giant's Eye" consists of a hollow stick to which opera-glasses are fitted in such a manner that the image is reflected from them on to a set of lenses and mirrors, and so to the eyepiece at the lower end of the cane. The inventor does not say what those sitting behind the person using the cane will think of it. For permission to photograph the cane we are indebted to M. A. E. H. Gravillon, 1, Ruelle Pelee, 64, Rue Saint Sabin, Paris.


Source: The Sketch - 21st November 1906

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THE GORHAM COMPANY

New York


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HENRY C. HASKELL

11, John Street, New York


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Among the latest silver novelties introduced by Henry C. Haskell, 11 John St., New York, is the sterling silver trimmed umbrella strap here illustrated. As the cut well shows, this is made in the form of a miniature belt whose silver buckle and trimmings show artistic designs. Its neatness and perfect workmanship are in decided contrast to the ungainly makeshift umbrella bands of former years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 26th March 1894

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C. NUTTING

136, Digbeth and 2, St. Martin's Lane, Birmingham


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JOHN BRICKNELL

Brighton Place, Irving Street, Bristol Street, Birmingham


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JOSEPH RILEY

6½, Barr Street, St. George's, Birmingham


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OHIO LANTERN COMPANY

Tiffin, Ohio


McKinley Canes

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The Ohio Lantern Company, Tiffin, Ohio, are introducing McKinley canes, which are made from American tin. The canes are made with the crook handle for the purpose, it is stated, of illustrating the toughness and ductility of American tin plates. The crook is to enable the owner to hang it on his arm, twirl it as desired in marching, etc. It is remarked that for marching purposes it produces a fine glistening effect. The canes are put up in boxes containing 50 or 100, as may be desired.

Source: The Iron Age - 2nd July 1896

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MARSHALL BROTHERS

288, Icknield Street, Birmingham


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Marshall Bros. - Birmingham - 1922

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J. KEYSTON

288, Bradford Street, later, Seymour Street, Belgrave Street, Birmingham


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J. Keyston - Birmingham - 1858


Noted at 288, Bradford Street in 1849.

Noted at Seymour Street, Balsall Heath in 1861.

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LEWIS BROTHERS & Co.

Montreal - 87, York Street, Toronto - 54, Queen Street, Ottawa - 141, Water Street, Vancouver


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