NEW FACTORY FOR S. STERNAU & Co.
Brooklyn, New York
S. Sternau & Co., 195 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, N. Y., manufacturers of hollow-ware such as chafing dishes, alcohol lamps and household novelties, are to build a new plant and have already awarded the contract for it. The new building will be 10 stories high, 85 x 122 feet and of concrete.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1911
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WORLD'S FAIR PRESENTATION
Philadelphia
Simons, Bro. & Co., at the close of the World’s Fair, will present to Mrs. Potter Palmer a beautiful thimble which is in their exhibit. The article is of gold, exquisitely made and is set with forty diamonds around the rim. It bears a design of Machinery Hall with “ World’s Columbian Exposition, 1492-1892,” in relief.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th October 1893
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Philadelphia
Simons, Bro. & Co., at the close of the World’s Fair, will present to Mrs. Potter Palmer a beautiful thimble which is in their exhibit. The article is of gold, exquisitely made and is set with forty diamonds around the rim. It bears a design of Machinery Hall with “ World’s Columbian Exposition, 1492-1892,” in relief.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th October 1893
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MAURICE WENDELL
New York
Maurice Wendell, manufacturing jeweler and silver refiner of New York and Chicago, Ill., has moved into his new six-story building at 105, William street, where his factory will occupy two floors.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1905
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New York
Maurice Wendell, manufacturing jeweler and silver refiner of New York and Chicago, Ill., has moved into his new six-story building at 105, William street, where his factory will occupy two floors.
Source: The Metal Industry - June 1905
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A SURPRISE CHRISTMAS GIFT
Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings, Neb., Jan. 8.—A few days ago C. Jacobson received word from a firm in Butte City, Mon., that one of their customers, a Mrs. White, had found three rough diamonds in the craw of a rooster sold by them a few days before Christmas. Mr. Jacobson is a large poultry shipper, and supplies his hennery with gravel from the bed of the Blue River, seven miles south of this city.
The curiosity of several miners in Butte City was aroused by the discovery, and Jacobson has received many letters inquiring as to where he secured the sand. Mrs. White submitted the three rough stones to a jeweler in Butte for inspection, and he pronounced them diamonds and offered her a good price for them, but she refused and has sent them East to be cut.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th January 1892
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Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings, Neb., Jan. 8.—A few days ago C. Jacobson received word from a firm in Butte City, Mon., that one of their customers, a Mrs. White, had found three rough diamonds in the craw of a rooster sold by them a few days before Christmas. Mr. Jacobson is a large poultry shipper, and supplies his hennery with gravel from the bed of the Blue River, seven miles south of this city.
The curiosity of several miners in Butte City was aroused by the discovery, and Jacobson has received many letters inquiring as to where he secured the sand. Mrs. White submitted the three rough stones to a jeweler in Butte for inspection, and he pronounced them diamonds and offered her a good price for them, but she refused and has sent them East to be cut.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th January 1892
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STUMPF & BINDER
Newark, New Jersey
Stumpf & Binder have started to make 14 karat rings, swivel and platinum chains, in the Richardson building. Philip Stumpf and Hugo Binder were both with Carter, Howe & Company. They also intend to do plating and coloring.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1913
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Newark, New Jersey
Stumpf & Binder have started to make 14 karat rings, swivel and platinum chains, in the Richardson building. Philip Stumpf and Hugo Binder were both with Carter, Howe & Company. They also intend to do plating and coloring.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1913
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SALE OF FORMER ONEIDA PLANT
Kane, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Silverware Co., Kane, Pa., recently organized, has acquired the local plant and business of the Oneida Fountain Supply Co. Production will be continued in this line, with the addition of metal and silverware specialties. Increased capital has been arranged for expansion. F. C. Westfall, former official of the Oneida company, will be president and general manager of the new organization; W. W. Browning is general superintendent.
Source: The Iron Age - 9th November 1922
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Kane, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Silverware Co., Kane, Pa., recently organized, has acquired the local plant and business of the Oneida Fountain Supply Co. Production will be continued in this line, with the addition of metal and silverware specialties. Increased capital has been arranged for expansion. F. C. Westfall, former official of the Oneida company, will be president and general manager of the new organization; W. W. Browning is general superintendent.
Source: The Iron Age - 9th November 1922
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J.F. FRADLEY'S GIFT TO THE FRENCH PRESIDENT
Paris
President Carnot, of the French Republic, who strolls through the Exposition buildings quite frequently to examine the exhibits, has greatly admired the fine gold-headed canes in the display of J. F. Fradley & Co., the celebrated manufacturers of New York. This came to Mr. Fradley’s ears, and a representative of our Government suggested that it would be a good idea to present to the President one of the quartz-mounted canes which he especially admired. Accordingly, at the close of the great fair, it has been arranged to have a formal presentation The following inscription will be engraved on the cane : "Presented to M Carnot, President of the French Republic, by a citizen of the United States of America, as a mark of esteem and a recognition to the French nation of the cordial reception his countrymen have received."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1889
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Paris
President Carnot, of the French Republic, who strolls through the Exposition buildings quite frequently to examine the exhibits, has greatly admired the fine gold-headed canes in the display of J. F. Fradley & Co., the celebrated manufacturers of New York. This came to Mr. Fradley’s ears, and a representative of our Government suggested that it would be a good idea to present to the President one of the quartz-mounted canes which he especially admired. Accordingly, at the close of the great fair, it has been arranged to have a formal presentation The following inscription will be engraved on the cane : "Presented to M Carnot, President of the French Republic, by a citizen of the United States of America, as a mark of esteem and a recognition to the French nation of the cordial reception his countrymen have received."
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1889
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NEW STANDARD FOR GOLD POCKET KNIVES
United States
Following the conference of the Gold Knife Manufacturers called by the committee of the National Jewelers Board of Trade, for the purpose of discussing and establishing some basis of standard in the construction and stamping of gold knives, the following resolution was tentatively adopted:
"A knife stamped with a mark indicating the karat fineness such as 10K. 14K, is improperly marked if between the skeleton and the gold sheet and metal, solder or composition is inserted by any method whatsoever unless that inserted part is of the same karat fineness, to wit: 10K 14K or 18K.
"The trade cannot protect the consumer to the extent of indicating how thick the gold is, or how much gold is used.
"We agree, however, that all parts which appear to be gold must be of the karat fineness indicated. Furthermore, we believe that the consumer has the right to assume that a base metal sheet, solder or other composition inserted under a gold sheet is gold of the karat mark on the gold if the gold sheet covers the edges of the insedted part.
"Our decision is to the same effect even if the base metal sheet is affixed to the skeleton or movement instead of the gold. A knife made of a gold sheet and a stiffening of base metal may well be a legitimate article of trade, but the mark indicating the karat fineness is improper unless the fineness of the gold and the stiffening or inserted part is up to the karat indicated."
Source: The American Cutler - February 1922
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United States
Following the conference of the Gold Knife Manufacturers called by the committee of the National Jewelers Board of Trade, for the purpose of discussing and establishing some basis of standard in the construction and stamping of gold knives, the following resolution was tentatively adopted:
"A knife stamped with a mark indicating the karat fineness such as 10K. 14K, is improperly marked if between the skeleton and the gold sheet and metal, solder or composition is inserted by any method whatsoever unless that inserted part is of the same karat fineness, to wit: 10K 14K or 18K.
"The trade cannot protect the consumer to the extent of indicating how thick the gold is, or how much gold is used.
"We agree, however, that all parts which appear to be gold must be of the karat fineness indicated. Furthermore, we believe that the consumer has the right to assume that a base metal sheet, solder or other composition inserted under a gold sheet is gold of the karat mark on the gold if the gold sheet covers the edges of the insedted part.
"Our decision is to the same effect even if the base metal sheet is affixed to the skeleton or movement instead of the gold. A knife made of a gold sheet and a stiffening of base metal may well be a legitimate article of trade, but the mark indicating the karat fineness is improper unless the fineness of the gold and the stiffening or inserted part is up to the karat indicated."
Source: The American Cutler - February 1922
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WM. ROGERS Mfg. Co. - THE NORWICH CUTLERY Co.
Norwich, Connecticut
The Wm. Rogers M’f’g Co., Hartford, Conn., have purchased the plant of the Wickersham Horse Nail Co., of Norwich, Conn., and are fitting it up with all the modern appliances necessary for the manufacture of solid steel blanks, carvers, etc. The plant is very conveniently situated, with 400 feet of wharf on one side and 400 feet of railway on the other, and comprises three buildings, the power being furnished by a 150 horse power engine. The name of the Norwich branch will be ‘‘ The Norwich Cutlery Co ,” and as a result of its acquisition the Wm. Rogers Co. will be enabled to largely increase their production and effect a saving of expense for their customers’ benefit. They expect to start up about January 1st, with 100 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1889
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Norwich, Connecticut
The Wm. Rogers M’f’g Co., Hartford, Conn., have purchased the plant of the Wickersham Horse Nail Co., of Norwich, Conn., and are fitting it up with all the modern appliances necessary for the manufacture of solid steel blanks, carvers, etc. The plant is very conveniently situated, with 400 feet of wharf on one side and 400 feet of railway on the other, and comprises three buildings, the power being furnished by a 150 horse power engine. The name of the Norwich branch will be ‘‘ The Norwich Cutlery Co ,” and as a result of its acquisition the Wm. Rogers Co. will be enabled to largely increase their production and effect a saving of expense for their customers’ benefit. They expect to start up about January 1st, with 100 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - December 1889
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CALL TO MODERNISE ASSAY ACTS
Birmingham
Modernisation of the Assay Acts was called for by the president of the British Jewellers' Association, Mr. H.G. Tandy, at the association's annual banquet at Birmingham on Saturday night.
In an industry where quality standards were vital, he said, it was essential that the Assay Acts and the Merchandise Marks Act should be actively operated so that the buying public and the honest trader were protected.
"The Assay Acts need tightening up in some directions and loosening in others," said Mr. Tandy. "Tightening up so that more, not less, goods bear the honourable stamp of a British hallmark. Loosening up so that, were necessary and under proper safeguards, our manufacturers may be permitted to make what our overseas customers want."
Source: The Financial Times - 25th January 1954
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Birmingham
Modernisation of the Assay Acts was called for by the president of the British Jewellers' Association, Mr. H.G. Tandy, at the association's annual banquet at Birmingham on Saturday night.
In an industry where quality standards were vital, he said, it was essential that the Assay Acts and the Merchandise Marks Act should be actively operated so that the buying public and the honest trader were protected.
"The Assay Acts need tightening up in some directions and loosening in others," said Mr. Tandy. "Tightening up so that more, not less, goods bear the honourable stamp of a British hallmark. Loosening up so that, were necessary and under proper safeguards, our manufacturers may be permitted to make what our overseas customers want."
Source: The Financial Times - 25th January 1954
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FIRE LOSS AT GEORGE C. SHRIEVE & Co.
San Francisco
A large fire occurred in San Francisco. The upper story of one of the buildings was occupied by Geo. C. Shrieve & Co., jewelers, as a manufactory. Their loss is $30,000, which is believed to be fully insured. Schweitzer, Sachs & Go., jobbers in fancy goods on Sansom street, lose heavily from damage by water. The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1885
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San Francisco
A large fire occurred in San Francisco. The upper story of one of the buildings was occupied by Geo. C. Shrieve & Co., jewelers, as a manufactory. Their loss is $30,000, which is believed to be fully insured. Schweitzer, Sachs & Go., jobbers in fancy goods on Sansom street, lose heavily from damage by water. The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1885
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UNWARRANTED CLAIMS OF FRAUD
London
Worse than an Ordinary Libel.—On September 9th the paper 'Answers', which, by pandering to some of the less commendable weaknesses of boy and mankind, has acquired a somewhat extensive circulation, under the heading of " Some Working Jewelers' Tricks," treats its readers to certain assertions in the form of facts which ought to meet with the punishment they deserve. The allegations are said to be made by a West End jeweler, who states that "nearly every article placed in the hands of the working plunderer yields him some opportunity for fraud." A number of instances are quoted, such as the substitution of metal bars for gold ones in alberts left to repair ; and, amongst others, the absurd and damaging charge of de-jeweling watches. The "West End Jeweler" is made to say: "I have known these men take out jewels from a valuable watch, and substitute crystals made in America for the purpose ! " If this is not enough to raise an unwarrantable suspicion in the minds of the public, we don't know what is !
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd October 1893
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London
Worse than an Ordinary Libel.—On September 9th the paper 'Answers', which, by pandering to some of the less commendable weaknesses of boy and mankind, has acquired a somewhat extensive circulation, under the heading of " Some Working Jewelers' Tricks," treats its readers to certain assertions in the form of facts which ought to meet with the punishment they deserve. The allegations are said to be made by a West End jeweler, who states that "nearly every article placed in the hands of the working plunderer yields him some opportunity for fraud." A number of instances are quoted, such as the substitution of metal bars for gold ones in alberts left to repair ; and, amongst others, the absurd and damaging charge of de-jeweling watches. The "West End Jeweler" is made to say: "I have known these men take out jewels from a valuable watch, and substitute crystals made in America for the purpose ! " If this is not enough to raise an unwarrantable suspicion in the minds of the public, we don't know what is !
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd October 1893
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200th ANNIVERSARY OF ATTLEBORO
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro. Mass., Feb. 1.—In connection with the proposition for the Attleboro jewelers to make a display at the World’s Columbian Exposition comes the announcement that 1894 will be the 200th anniversary of the founding of Attleboro.
At this early date plans for the celebration of the event are being formed. These plans call for a celebration of three days, parades by military, civic and trades organizations. A most important plan is a grand exhibition of jewelry showing how every piece is made. While nearly all the manufacturers favor a grand representation at Chicago in 1893, no organization has been effected. There is no doubt that before long the members of various firms will come together and organize and make all arrangements for this representation.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd February 1892
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro. Mass., Feb. 1.—In connection with the proposition for the Attleboro jewelers to make a display at the World’s Columbian Exposition comes the announcement that 1894 will be the 200th anniversary of the founding of Attleboro.
At this early date plans for the celebration of the event are being formed. These plans call for a celebration of three days, parades by military, civic and trades organizations. A most important plan is a grand exhibition of jewelry showing how every piece is made. While nearly all the manufacturers favor a grand representation at Chicago in 1893, no organization has been effected. There is no doubt that before long the members of various firms will come together and organize and make all arrangements for this representation.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd February 1892
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JEWELLERY TRADE CENTRE
London
The Jewellery Trade Centre, a permanent exhibition of jewellery, gold and silver, clocks and watches, china and glass and precious stones, will open in Caxton House, near London's Hatton Garden on October 10 this year.
Over 300 manufacturers are expected to be represented in the sixth-floor exbition building and buyers are being invited from every part of the world.
Source: The Financial Times - 21st June 1966
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London
The Jewellery Trade Centre, a permanent exhibition of jewellery, gold and silver, clocks and watches, china and glass and precious stones, will open in Caxton House, near London's Hatton Garden on October 10 this year.
Over 300 manufacturers are expected to be represented in the sixth-floor exbition building and buyers are being invited from every part of the world.
Source: The Financial Times - 21st June 1966
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INGERSOLL-TRENTON WATCH COMPANY
Trenton, New Jersey
That the cessation of the great world war has not affected the manufacture of watches is shown in the fact that the Ingersoll-Trenton Watch Company is now instructing young men in the art. In order that the company be assured of a sufficient number of people to continue the present enormous output of the plant a school of instruction in the making of watches has been opened by the company in the old Brian homestead, a short distance from the works. The property was leased from the city commission and at present there are fifty apprentices at the school of instruction. As soon as they show proficiency in the art of watchmaking they will be installed in the main plant. Formerly learners were given instruction in the main factory, but in order to properly care for the greatly increasing number of orders being received by the company, it was found necessary to open a school of instruction under a separate roof.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1919
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Trenton, New Jersey
That the cessation of the great world war has not affected the manufacture of watches is shown in the fact that the Ingersoll-Trenton Watch Company is now instructing young men in the art. In order that the company be assured of a sufficient number of people to continue the present enormous output of the plant a school of instruction in the making of watches has been opened by the company in the old Brian homestead, a short distance from the works. The property was leased from the city commission and at present there are fifty apprentices at the school of instruction. As soon as they show proficiency in the art of watchmaking they will be installed in the main plant. Formerly learners were given instruction in the main factory, but in order to properly care for the greatly increasing number of orders being received by the company, it was found necessary to open a school of instruction under a separate roof.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1919
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THE ROCKFORD WATCH CASE Co. BUY OUT THE KENOSHA WATCH CASE Co.
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Ill., Feb. 25.—The Rockford Watch Case Co. have purchased the plant at Kenosha, Wis., of the Kenosha Watch Case Co., paying $30,000 for it. The entire machinery of the latter concern will be moved to Rockford ; four carloads arrived yesterday. The local plant will be made a big institution. Mr. Taft, formerly manager of the Kenosha factory, will accept a position here and will also be made a member of the board of directors. He is well versed in the business, having had sixteen years’ experience, and he will relieve President Ticknor of a great part of his work. The latter will still remain president of the concern.
The Rockford Watch Case Co. now propose to erect a large factory building as soon as possible and give employment to over 200 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 2nd March 1892
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Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Ill., Feb. 25.—The Rockford Watch Case Co. have purchased the plant at Kenosha, Wis., of the Kenosha Watch Case Co., paying $30,000 for it. The entire machinery of the latter concern will be moved to Rockford ; four carloads arrived yesterday. The local plant will be made a big institution. Mr. Taft, formerly manager of the Kenosha factory, will accept a position here and will also be made a member of the board of directors. He is well versed in the business, having had sixteen years’ experience, and he will relieve President Ticknor of a great part of his work. The latter will still remain president of the concern.
The Rockford Watch Case Co. now propose to erect a large factory building as soon as possible and give employment to over 200 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 2nd March 1892
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BIRMINGHAM'S £2M. JEWELLERY CENTRE
Birmingham
Birmingham Corporation is to build a £2m. centre for the jewellery industry in its traditional home at Hockley. The city has the greatest concentration of manufacturers in the country and about two-thirds of the 600 or so will be rehoused.
The centre will incorporate the Jewellery School, Assay Office and exhibition hall. Manufacturers will be housed in single and multi-storey units in place of the present decaying old cottages. It is hoped to complete the scheme in 1972.
The British Jewellers' Association yesterday gave the scheme a warm welcome only to rents being reasonable.
The corporation is also proposing to build a £3.6m. shopping and entertainment area at Five Ways, Edgbaston, on the west side of Broad Street.
Source: The Financial Times - 16th July 1965
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Birmingham
Birmingham Corporation is to build a £2m. centre for the jewellery industry in its traditional home at Hockley. The city has the greatest concentration of manufacturers in the country and about two-thirds of the 600 or so will be rehoused.
The centre will incorporate the Jewellery School, Assay Office and exhibition hall. Manufacturers will be housed in single and multi-storey units in place of the present decaying old cottages. It is hoped to complete the scheme in 1972.
The British Jewellers' Association yesterday gave the scheme a warm welcome only to rents being reasonable.
The corporation is also proposing to build a £3.6m. shopping and entertainment area at Five Ways, Edgbaston, on the west side of Broad Street.
Source: The Financial Times - 16th July 1965
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THE RABUCK COMPANY
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
The Rabuck Company, of North Attleboro, has been incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in jewelry. The officers of the corporation are as follows: President, R. A. Buckley; vice-president, William French; clerk, Howard V. Foulk, of Cambridge, Mass. The incorporators are the directors.
Source: The Metal Industry - November 1921
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
The Rabuck Company, of North Attleboro, has been incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in jewelry. The officers of the corporation are as follows: President, R. A. Buckley; vice-president, William French; clerk, Howard V. Foulk, of Cambridge, Mass. The incorporators are the directors.
Source: The Metal Industry - November 1921
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JEWELERS SUFFER BY A DISASTROUS FIRE
Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Feb. 18.—Heaps of debris, and broken glass blocked the entrance to the Owens Electric building, S. E. cor. State and Adams Sts., Wednesday morning, the result of a disastrous fire which broke out shortly after midnight and in which several jewelers were sufferers. The heaviest loss was sustained by W. Hill & Co., wholesale jewelers, on the top floor, whose place was completely gutted, the roof and walls being entirely burned away. Said Mr. Hill to The Circular correspondent: “ We carry a stock of $35,000, the most valuable part of which, probably $25,000 worth, is in the safes. I have not yet had authority to open them, but I think the contents are all right. We usually have about $10,000 stock outside the safes, but what we had at the time of the fire I am not now able to state. We are insured for $5,100, and it is possible this will cover our loss.” The firm have been in business eight years and deal principally in watches. Temporary quarters were secured at 182 State St., the rooms formerly occupied by Moore & Evans.
Kuehne & Kappelman, second floor of 211 State St. were more fortunate. “ We were protected by fire walls and iron shutters and doors from the burned part of the building,” said Charles Kuehne. “Our ceiling was slightly soaked, but we suffered comparatively no damage except the week or two of delay from failure of elevator service and the repairs to be made.”
George Huston, manager for the Waltham Watch and Jewelry Co., doing a retail business on the ground floor. State St. front, reports a damage of $500 to stock in show windows and card jewelry caused by water. The damage to mirrors and other fixtures is not yet adjusted. A heavy plate glass mirror fell from the ceiling Thursday, the screws having been loosened by the moisture. The company is fully insured.
The fire originated in the basement near the elevator shaft, and was caused by an explosion as yet unexplained.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd February 1893
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Chicago
Chicago, Ill., Feb. 18.—Heaps of debris, and broken glass blocked the entrance to the Owens Electric building, S. E. cor. State and Adams Sts., Wednesday morning, the result of a disastrous fire which broke out shortly after midnight and in which several jewelers were sufferers. The heaviest loss was sustained by W. Hill & Co., wholesale jewelers, on the top floor, whose place was completely gutted, the roof and walls being entirely burned away. Said Mr. Hill to The Circular correspondent: “ We carry a stock of $35,000, the most valuable part of which, probably $25,000 worth, is in the safes. I have not yet had authority to open them, but I think the contents are all right. We usually have about $10,000 stock outside the safes, but what we had at the time of the fire I am not now able to state. We are insured for $5,100, and it is possible this will cover our loss.” The firm have been in business eight years and deal principally in watches. Temporary quarters were secured at 182 State St., the rooms formerly occupied by Moore & Evans.
Kuehne & Kappelman, second floor of 211 State St. were more fortunate. “ We were protected by fire walls and iron shutters and doors from the burned part of the building,” said Charles Kuehne. “Our ceiling was slightly soaked, but we suffered comparatively no damage except the week or two of delay from failure of elevator service and the repairs to be made.”
George Huston, manager for the Waltham Watch and Jewelry Co., doing a retail business on the ground floor. State St. front, reports a damage of $500 to stock in show windows and card jewelry caused by water. The damage to mirrors and other fixtures is not yet adjusted. A heavy plate glass mirror fell from the ceiling Thursday, the screws having been loosened by the moisture. The company is fully insured.
The fire originated in the basement near the elevator shaft, and was caused by an explosion as yet unexplained.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd February 1893
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REDEVELOPMENT IN BIRMINGHAM JEWELLERY QUARTER
Birmingham
A start is to be made soon on redevelopment of the city's famous jewellery quarter along the lines of a plan approved in principle by Birmingham public works committee five years ago.
The factor that has led to this is the acceptance of a re-housing scheme by Johnson Matthey and Co., refiners and bullion dealers, in the 243-acre area, which contains nearly 900 firms representing about 40 per cent. of the industry.
To put this into operation requires the acquisition by the Corporation of other industrial property, and Mr. D.S. Thomas, chairman of the public works committee, said it would mark the beginning of the overall programme.
Source: The Financial Times - 2nd May 1961
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Birmingham
A start is to be made soon on redevelopment of the city's famous jewellery quarter along the lines of a plan approved in principle by Birmingham public works committee five years ago.
The factor that has led to this is the acceptance of a re-housing scheme by Johnson Matthey and Co., refiners and bullion dealers, in the 243-acre area, which contains nearly 900 firms representing about 40 per cent. of the industry.
To put this into operation requires the acquisition by the Corporation of other industrial property, and Mr. D.S. Thomas, chairman of the public works committee, said it would mark the beginning of the overall programme.
Source: The Financial Times - 2nd May 1961
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