TRADE CONDITIONS
United States
As the jewelry trade, which deals largely in luxuries, is the first to feel depressed conditions, so is it among the last to revive; hence, when it reports business as good, it may be taken as a fair indication that general business conditions are of the same character. However, owing to abnormal prosperity in some localities due to war orders, local reports do not necessarily reflect general conditions. Reports indicate that New York's wholesale silverware business in September is estimated to have run behind about 15 per cent; same kind of business in Chicago ahead about 20 per cent; San Francisco ahead about 7 per cent. Reports of retail silverware lines generally about level; hotel business behind. Silverware production is less sensitive to trade depression than jewelry production—for instance, in 1914, when the production of silverware dropped about 12 per cent, jewelry production dwindled almost to a standstill.
Source: The Insurance Monitor - November 1915
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SHOOTS AND KILLS HIS FATHER-IN-LAW
Davenport, Iowa
Gus Neibert, an engraver employed at the United States Arsenal at Rock Island, shot and instantly killed his father-in-law, Daniel Gilbert, at the home the two men occupied at Davenport, Ia., Thanksgiving Day. Neibert, acting on the advice of a priest, hurried to police headquarters, where he surrendered himself before the police had a report of the killing. Neibert is well known in jewelry stores in northern Illinois and eastern Iowa, having been employed as clerk by a dozen or more jewelers. He was known as a consistent worker and a good salesman.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 1st December 1909
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Davenport, Iowa
Gus Neibert, an engraver employed at the United States Arsenal at Rock Island, shot and instantly killed his father-in-law, Daniel Gilbert, at the home the two men occupied at Davenport, Ia., Thanksgiving Day. Neibert, acting on the advice of a priest, hurried to police headquarters, where he surrendered himself before the police had a report of the killing. Neibert is well known in jewelry stores in northern Illinois and eastern Iowa, having been employed as clerk by a dozen or more jewelers. He was known as a consistent worker and a good salesman.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 1st December 1909
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DEATH OF GEORGE HAMILTON
Providence, Rhode Island
George Hamilton, president of Geo. Hamilton Co., jewelers’ supplies, Providence, died April 3 of Bright's. Mr Hamilton, who was one of the best known and expert jewelers’ tool makers and specialists on jewelers’ machinery, was born at New Ipswich, N. H., in 1854, and after attending the public school, apprenticed himself to the manufacturing jewelry concern of William Smith & Co.. to learn the trade. After a few years at the bench as a journeyman he entered the employ of William Hamilton & Co., manufacturing jewelers, but later became associated with E. H. Reynolds 8: Co., manufacturers of plated wire and flat stock. He remained with Reynolds & Co. until that concern discontinued business in 1895, when he started in business for himself manufacturing fancy wires.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1918
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Providence, Rhode Island
George Hamilton, president of Geo. Hamilton Co., jewelers’ supplies, Providence, died April 3 of Bright's. Mr Hamilton, who was one of the best known and expert jewelers’ tool makers and specialists on jewelers’ machinery, was born at New Ipswich, N. H., in 1854, and after attending the public school, apprenticed himself to the manufacturing jewelry concern of William Smith & Co.. to learn the trade. After a few years at the bench as a journeyman he entered the employ of William Hamilton & Co., manufacturing jewelers, but later became associated with E. H. Reynolds 8: Co., manufacturers of plated wire and flat stock. He remained with Reynolds & Co. until that concern discontinued business in 1895, when he started in business for himself manufacturing fancy wires.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - April 1918
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THE BUDDIES' JEWELRY SHOP - ALICE WILSON - GAETANO TERAMINI
Baltimore
To make an expert jeweler out of a blacksmith is an accomplishment for any school. To take a shell-torn, nerve-racked ex-soldier blacksmith and transform him into a capable jeweler is a superaccomplishment, and the school affecting this transformation may well be proud of its work.
It may perhaps be of surprising interest to the citizens of Baltimore not familiar with the big things being done for disabled soldiers that such transformations are actually being made at “ The Buddies’ Jewelry Shop ” in Baltimore, under the guidance of Miss Alice Wilson, an expert instructor in jewelry making and designing.
Rings, bracelets, pendants, and other fine pieces of jewelry are being turned out daily by the students that would do credit to any noted jewelry manufacturer. And the astonishing fact is that not one of the students had any previous experience in work of this or a like nature.
In addition to designing and making jewelry, the students are taught every process in the manufacture and fabrication of precious metals, how and where the various stones used in jewelry are procured, and a general knowledge of higher mathematics, including geometry, which is used in designing various articles.
Some of the students are permanently crippled, some are suffering from the after-effects of gas; in fact, every student passing through the school was assigned to the course by the Federal Board because he was unable to follow his former vocation.
Gaetano Teramini was a blacksmith in his native village in sunny Italy. His father and his father’s father also practiced the art of making horseshoes, metal wagon parts, and all the things that go with the trade. In the long distant past his ancestors also followed the peaceful smithy’s art; but in those days instead of being called blacksmiths they were known as armorers.
Came the day when the urge of New World attraction caused him to emigrate to the land of promise, America. Had he not been told innumerable times that he could make as much money in one day in golden America as he could make in several months in Italy? His arms were strong, his heart was stout, and without any fear for the future he sailed for America, landing in New York in May, 1912.
After a lengthy search for work he secured a position, not at his old work of shoeing horses and mules but at the more or less prosaic work of making hand-forged parts for metal steeds—automobiles. Came the time when a world-wide conflagration plunged the countries of Europe into war. Teramini felt far removed from the struggle and went on his peaceful way, accumulating the American dollars that would enable him to “bring over” a certain rosy-cheeked lass that was patiently waiting.
Having taken out his first papers, he felt that he was a full-fledged American, and took pride in designating himself as such. Then came the day when America plunged into the struggle. The same day that this country took its stand by its Allies found Teramini at a recruiting office explaining in broken English that he was an American and wanted to fight for “ disa countree.”
He was accepted, and on account of his knowledge of blacksmithing was informed that he would be assigned to that duty. But this was not what Teramini enlisted for, and he stated his position in no uncertain tones. He wanted a gun and wanted to fight, and he was so insistent that he was placed in a combat regiment and soon found himself overseas and in the thick of the fighting.
His knowledge of English was limited, but he could fight, and such was his courage that he was made supremely happy by being made a corporal. What if he did have difficulty in making known his commands to the small squad under him? He felt that the only command they needed to know was “Let’s go! ” and he used that one command often. Then one day the Germans in one of their periodical moments of “ strafing ” sent over a perfect hell of shells and gas.
Corpl. Teramini and his little squad lay still in the trench, waiting for the outburst to subside. But a large German high-explosive shell had other ideas for the little group, and after it landed—and the squad landed with the pieces—the squad was no more. At least, that was the first impression of the first-aid men. But Teramini did not let go so easily, and in due time found himself viewing life from a hospital bed, permanently crippled.
His first thought was of Rosie, the girl who was waiting for him to send for her. How could he send for her, now that his leg was gone and he would be unable to “ maka da horseshoe” any more?
After a period of rest and medical attention he was sent back to America and in due time fitted with a cork leg, and managed to hobble around on it. But his heart was heavy because he could not work.
Being entitled to re-education on account of his physical handicap, he chose jewelry making, and was duly installed in the Federal Board jewelry school in Baltimore. His progress was rapid, and he displayed positive genius in designing and making rings, brooches, and other gewgaws dear to the heart of femininity. Now he has about completed the course of study prescribed for students of the school and is assured of a good position.
Source: The Vocational Summary - June 1921
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Baltimore
To make an expert jeweler out of a blacksmith is an accomplishment for any school. To take a shell-torn, nerve-racked ex-soldier blacksmith and transform him into a capable jeweler is a superaccomplishment, and the school affecting this transformation may well be proud of its work.
It may perhaps be of surprising interest to the citizens of Baltimore not familiar with the big things being done for disabled soldiers that such transformations are actually being made at “ The Buddies’ Jewelry Shop ” in Baltimore, under the guidance of Miss Alice Wilson, an expert instructor in jewelry making and designing.
Rings, bracelets, pendants, and other fine pieces of jewelry are being turned out daily by the students that would do credit to any noted jewelry manufacturer. And the astonishing fact is that not one of the students had any previous experience in work of this or a like nature.
In addition to designing and making jewelry, the students are taught every process in the manufacture and fabrication of precious metals, how and where the various stones used in jewelry are procured, and a general knowledge of higher mathematics, including geometry, which is used in designing various articles.
Some of the students are permanently crippled, some are suffering from the after-effects of gas; in fact, every student passing through the school was assigned to the course by the Federal Board because he was unable to follow his former vocation.
Gaetano Teramini was a blacksmith in his native village in sunny Italy. His father and his father’s father also practiced the art of making horseshoes, metal wagon parts, and all the things that go with the trade. In the long distant past his ancestors also followed the peaceful smithy’s art; but in those days instead of being called blacksmiths they were known as armorers.
Came the day when the urge of New World attraction caused him to emigrate to the land of promise, America. Had he not been told innumerable times that he could make as much money in one day in golden America as he could make in several months in Italy? His arms were strong, his heart was stout, and without any fear for the future he sailed for America, landing in New York in May, 1912.
After a lengthy search for work he secured a position, not at his old work of shoeing horses and mules but at the more or less prosaic work of making hand-forged parts for metal steeds—automobiles. Came the time when a world-wide conflagration plunged the countries of Europe into war. Teramini felt far removed from the struggle and went on his peaceful way, accumulating the American dollars that would enable him to “bring over” a certain rosy-cheeked lass that was patiently waiting.
Having taken out his first papers, he felt that he was a full-fledged American, and took pride in designating himself as such. Then came the day when America plunged into the struggle. The same day that this country took its stand by its Allies found Teramini at a recruiting office explaining in broken English that he was an American and wanted to fight for “ disa countree.”
He was accepted, and on account of his knowledge of blacksmithing was informed that he would be assigned to that duty. But this was not what Teramini enlisted for, and he stated his position in no uncertain tones. He wanted a gun and wanted to fight, and he was so insistent that he was placed in a combat regiment and soon found himself overseas and in the thick of the fighting.
His knowledge of English was limited, but he could fight, and such was his courage that he was made supremely happy by being made a corporal. What if he did have difficulty in making known his commands to the small squad under him? He felt that the only command they needed to know was “Let’s go! ” and he used that one command often. Then one day the Germans in one of their periodical moments of “ strafing ” sent over a perfect hell of shells and gas.
Corpl. Teramini and his little squad lay still in the trench, waiting for the outburst to subside. But a large German high-explosive shell had other ideas for the little group, and after it landed—and the squad landed with the pieces—the squad was no more. At least, that was the first impression of the first-aid men. But Teramini did not let go so easily, and in due time found himself viewing life from a hospital bed, permanently crippled.
His first thought was of Rosie, the girl who was waiting for him to send for her. How could he send for her, now that his leg was gone and he would be unable to “ maka da horseshoe” any more?
After a period of rest and medical attention he was sent back to America and in due time fitted with a cork leg, and managed to hobble around on it. But his heart was heavy because he could not work.
Being entitled to re-education on account of his physical handicap, he chose jewelry making, and was duly installed in the Federal Board jewelry school in Baltimore. His progress was rapid, and he displayed positive genius in designing and making rings, brooches, and other gewgaws dear to the heart of femininity. Now he has about completed the course of study prescribed for students of the school and is assured of a good position.
Source: The Vocational Summary - June 1921
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OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE
Belfast
From Consul Charles N. Daniels, Sheffield, England
A recent decision of the courts in a case tried at Belfast should be of interest to American purchasers of antiques, particularly "Old Sheffield plate" or "Sheffield plate."
The prosecutor, acting with the support and cooperation of the Cutlers Co. and the Sheffield Master Silversmiths' Association, brought a series of six summonses against a dealer in Belfast, complaining that "he did apply to certain articles a false trade description, namely 'Old Sheffield plate' or 'Sheffield plated' contrary to the merchandise act of 1887.
The case establishes the point that the term "Old Sheffield plate" or "Sheffield plate" implies vessels made of copper and coated with silver by means of fusion. This process was the precursor of electroplating, and died about 70 years ago. Very little ware is produced in Sheffield by this method to-day. Fine specimens of genuine Sheffield plate bring fancy prices, and at the trial it was stated that large quantities of both the real and counterfeit are bought by Americans.
The articles in question were shown to be electroplate on copper by a process patented about the year 1853. None of the articles were Sheffield plate, Sheffield plated, or Old Sheffield plate, and did not come from Sheffield. The magistrates considered the offenses clearly proven.
Source: Daily Consular and Trade Reports - 13th February 1912
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Belfast
From Consul Charles N. Daniels, Sheffield, England
A recent decision of the courts in a case tried at Belfast should be of interest to American purchasers of antiques, particularly "Old Sheffield plate" or "Sheffield plate."
The prosecutor, acting with the support and cooperation of the Cutlers Co. and the Sheffield Master Silversmiths' Association, brought a series of six summonses against a dealer in Belfast, complaining that "he did apply to certain articles a false trade description, namely 'Old Sheffield plate' or 'Sheffield plated' contrary to the merchandise act of 1887.
The case establishes the point that the term "Old Sheffield plate" or "Sheffield plate" implies vessels made of copper and coated with silver by means of fusion. This process was the precursor of electroplating, and died about 70 years ago. Very little ware is produced in Sheffield by this method to-day. Fine specimens of genuine Sheffield plate bring fancy prices, and at the trial it was stated that large quantities of both the real and counterfeit are bought by Americans.
The articles in question were shown to be electroplate on copper by a process patented about the year 1853. None of the articles were Sheffield plate, Sheffield plated, or Old Sheffield plate, and did not come from Sheffield. The magistrates considered the offenses clearly proven.
Source: Daily Consular and Trade Reports - 13th February 1912
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TWELVE YEARS IN THE POST OFFICE
Bridgeport, Indiana
Bridgeport, Ind. Aug. 17.—In 1881 Perley P. Belt, of this place, went to Kansas and settled at Oswego. Being a jeweler he went to work for a jeweler of that place, and at odd times worked on a miniature anvil, made of solid silver, which he mailed to his brother, G. W. Belt, who then lived here but who finally left and located in Columbus, Kan., where he now resides. On Friday last Perley P. Belt, who is visiting his parents here, called at the post-office for his mail and got a package addressed to his brother, G. W., and upon opening it, found the anvil he had mailed his brother in 1881. The package was in a remarkable good condition to have been in the mails for twelve years.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd August 1893
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Bridgeport, Indiana
Bridgeport, Ind. Aug. 17.—In 1881 Perley P. Belt, of this place, went to Kansas and settled at Oswego. Being a jeweler he went to work for a jeweler of that place, and at odd times worked on a miniature anvil, made of solid silver, which he mailed to his brother, G. W. Belt, who then lived here but who finally left and located in Columbus, Kan., where he now resides. On Friday last Perley P. Belt, who is visiting his parents here, called at the post-office for his mail and got a package addressed to his brother, G. W., and upon opening it, found the anvil he had mailed his brother in 1881. The package was in a remarkable good condition to have been in the mails for twelve years.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd August 1893
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SOUVENIR PINS GIFTED TO THE CREW OF THE 'RALEIGH'
New York
The Wm. F. Doll Co., 13 Maiden Lane, presented to each member of the officers and crew of the "Raleigh" one of their Dewey souvenir pins. The pins are made of the steel from the battleship "Maine" and have the date of the sinking of the warship, the date of the return of the "Raleigh" and an impression in relief of Admiral Dewey.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 19th April 1899
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New York
The Wm. F. Doll Co., 13 Maiden Lane, presented to each member of the officers and crew of the "Raleigh" one of their Dewey souvenir pins. The pins are made of the steel from the battleship "Maine" and have the date of the sinking of the warship, the date of the return of the "Raleigh" and an impression in relief of Admiral Dewey.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 19th April 1899
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IMPORTATION BAN OF LUXURY GOODS
Norway
From the 20th of August the import of gems, jewelry and other luxury items are barred from importation into Norway.
Source: The Trader - October 1920
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Norway
From the 20th of August the import of gems, jewelry and other luxury items are barred from importation into Norway.
Source: The Trader - October 1920
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JEWELERS AFFECTED BY GAS EXPLOSION
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Mass., March 6.—Near the scene of the gas explosion of Thursday are three jewelry stores. Each suffered from the shock, the glass in the front windows of the establishments being broken and show goods in each more or less damaged. W. G. Pratt, in William Pratt & Sons’ place, was cut on the back of the hand by flying glass. F. C. Worcester, in the store of Joseph Bergman, was also cut about the head. In the Window of W. B. Knapp’s store were several trays of precious stones, and the broken glass flew among these, upsetting them and knocking a number of opals into the street, where they were secured as relies by the crowd that rushed upon the scene after the explosion. Several diamonds are said to have been stolen from the window, which was open for quite a while to the reach of passers-by. The exact loss has not been determined at the last place, and an inventory may show it to be hundreds of dollars, perhaps running into thousands. The loss in the other stores mentioned was much lighter, not exceeding $.300 probably, or $.500 at the outside.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 10th March 1897
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Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Mass., March 6.—Near the scene of the gas explosion of Thursday are three jewelry stores. Each suffered from the shock, the glass in the front windows of the establishments being broken and show goods in each more or less damaged. W. G. Pratt, in William Pratt & Sons’ place, was cut on the back of the hand by flying glass. F. C. Worcester, in the store of Joseph Bergman, was also cut about the head. In the Window of W. B. Knapp’s store were several trays of precious stones, and the broken glass flew among these, upsetting them and knocking a number of opals into the street, where they were secured as relies by the crowd that rushed upon the scene after the explosion. Several diamonds are said to have been stolen from the window, which was open for quite a while to the reach of passers-by. The exact loss has not been determined at the last place, and an inventory may show it to be hundreds of dollars, perhaps running into thousands. The loss in the other stores mentioned was much lighter, not exceeding $.300 probably, or $.500 at the outside.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 10th March 1897
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BENNETT JEWELRY COMPANY
Philadelphia
The Bennett Jewelry Company, of Philadelphia, has been granted a charter by Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania. Capital $15,000.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1910
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Philadelphia
The Bennett Jewelry Company, of Philadelphia, has been granted a charter by Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania. Capital $15,000.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1910
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION
London
Technical education for jewelers and silversmiths has during the last 10 years been making considerable headway in England, and it is therefore somewhat surprising to find that within the last fortnight a remarkable article appeared in one of the oldest London morning papers criticizing, rather adversely, the technical education given in London under the London County Council.
Some remarkable speeches were made at the distribution of prizes at the Jewelers’ Art School in Birmingham. The London critic complains that the teaching lacks modernity and that the young men who attend the evening classes do not receive the education which should assist them in the workshop. This criticism comes just at the time when the elections are about to take place, and the cause of technical education is dragged into what is really a discussion between so-called “Moderates” arid “Progressives.”
Lionel Spiers, the silversmith, emphasized in a speech the importance of the school attended by the young Birmingham jewelers. This was particularly interesting because Mr. Catterson-Smith, who practically placed the Birmingham Jewelers’ School upon its present sound basis, was a master in the most important of the London County Councils on technical art schools, viz., the Central School of Arts and Crafts. To Catterson-Smith, who was a pupil of the Irish sculptor, Foley, and who, assisted the late Burne-Jones, is due the foundation of improved artistic training, owing to which Birmingham has done so well.
Lionel Spiers, who is chairman of the Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths’ Association, said that while he did not admire all the technical work which had been done at the school, he was satisfied that the influence of the institution on the character and bearing of those who attended it was excellent. Employers would bear him out in this. The Central School, of Arts and Crafts gained a Grand Prix at the last Paris Exhibition. I know that America is taking, considerable interest in technical education, and, moreover, that some of her people have been educated technically, especially in enameling, at one of our Central Schools.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 20th February 1907
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London
Technical education for jewelers and silversmiths has during the last 10 years been making considerable headway in England, and it is therefore somewhat surprising to find that within the last fortnight a remarkable article appeared in one of the oldest London morning papers criticizing, rather adversely, the technical education given in London under the London County Council.
Some remarkable speeches were made at the distribution of prizes at the Jewelers’ Art School in Birmingham. The London critic complains that the teaching lacks modernity and that the young men who attend the evening classes do not receive the education which should assist them in the workshop. This criticism comes just at the time when the elections are about to take place, and the cause of technical education is dragged into what is really a discussion between so-called “Moderates” arid “Progressives.”
Lionel Spiers, the silversmith, emphasized in a speech the importance of the school attended by the young Birmingham jewelers. This was particularly interesting because Mr. Catterson-Smith, who practically placed the Birmingham Jewelers’ School upon its present sound basis, was a master in the most important of the London County Councils on technical art schools, viz., the Central School of Arts and Crafts. To Catterson-Smith, who was a pupil of the Irish sculptor, Foley, and who, assisted the late Burne-Jones, is due the foundation of improved artistic training, owing to which Birmingham has done so well.
Lionel Spiers, who is chairman of the Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths’ Association, said that while he did not admire all the technical work which had been done at the school, he was satisfied that the influence of the institution on the character and bearing of those who attended it was excellent. Employers would bear him out in this. The Central School, of Arts and Crafts gained a Grand Prix at the last Paris Exhibition. I know that America is taking, considerable interest in technical education, and, moreover, that some of her people have been educated technically, especially in enameling, at one of our Central Schools.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 20th February 1907
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THE GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY'S DONATIONS
Ireland
The Court of the Goldsmiths' Company have voted their annual subscription of £200 to the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, and a sum of £500 each was voted to the Irish Ladies' Distress Fund and Irish Defence Fund.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1882
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Ireland
The Court of the Goldsmiths' Company have voted their annual subscription of £200 to the Church of Ireland Sustentation Fund, and a sum of £500 each was voted to the Irish Ladies' Distress Fund and Irish Defence Fund.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1882
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VULCANITE JEWELLERY
United States
The following extract is from the report on jewellery of MM. Monnin and De Wilde, judges at the Centennial Exhibition :— “ For years past India rubber passing through various new processes has given rise to several large industries, having in view the manufacture of an infinite variety of articles useful in domestic economy. &c. Up to the present we have observed no more important progress in this manufacture than that of the making of Vulcanite Jewellery. What we specially noticed in the elegant goods manufactured by the Vulcanite Jewellery Company was the innumerable variety of their patterns. which are undoubtedly of the highest artistic taste and equal to the best of the Parisian novelties. The combination of Whitby jet and Vulcanite is, in our opinion, the best which has yet been employed for mourning purposes," &c.
Among the latest novelties are the “ Danicheff Armlets and Cuffs," combinations of Vulcanite and silk or velvet ribbons, in various shades, the two materials being interwoven so as to produce a very beautiful and effective contrast.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st January 1878
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United States
The following extract is from the report on jewellery of MM. Monnin and De Wilde, judges at the Centennial Exhibition :— “ For years past India rubber passing through various new processes has given rise to several large industries, having in view the manufacture of an infinite variety of articles useful in domestic economy. &c. Up to the present we have observed no more important progress in this manufacture than that of the making of Vulcanite Jewellery. What we specially noticed in the elegant goods manufactured by the Vulcanite Jewellery Company was the innumerable variety of their patterns. which are undoubtedly of the highest artistic taste and equal to the best of the Parisian novelties. The combination of Whitby jet and Vulcanite is, in our opinion, the best which has yet been employed for mourning purposes," &c.
Among the latest novelties are the “ Danicheff Armlets and Cuffs," combinations of Vulcanite and silk or velvet ribbons, in various shades, the two materials being interwoven so as to produce a very beautiful and effective contrast.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st January 1878
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DEATH OF ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF HOLMES, BOOTH & HAYDENS
Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, Conn., June 5.—A despatch was received in this city this week announcing the death, at Caldwell, Lake George, on Tuesday, of Henry H. Hayden, in the 78th year of his age.
Henry Hubbard Hayden was born in Waterbury, April 2, 1820. Festus Hayden, his father, belonged to the seventh generation of American Haydens, descended from John Haiden, of Dorchester, England, founder of the Braintree (Mass.) branch of the family. Henry H. Hayden received his education at the old stone academy in Waterbury, and at Wesleyan academy at Wilbraham, Mass.
During the first years of his business life he was associated with his father. He was one of the organizers of the Waterbury Button Co., and was the president from the formation until 1871. He was one of the incorporaters of Holmes, Booth & Haydens, and had charge of the selling agency in New York. He was vice-president of the corporation until 1871, when he retired from business. In 1853 he moved to New York to take charge of the company's principal office. In 1853 he went to Paris, representing Holmes, Booth & Haydens, in search of some person whom he could bring to Waterbury to make daguerrotype plates. He encountered August Brassart, and came to an agreement with him.
In 1862 Mr. Hayden purchased “Lowland Lodge” and a considerable quantity of land at Lake George. He was also a land owner in Chicago, New Jersey, the District of Columbia and Arkansas.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 9th June 1897
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Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, Conn., June 5.—A despatch was received in this city this week announcing the death, at Caldwell, Lake George, on Tuesday, of Henry H. Hayden, in the 78th year of his age.
Henry Hubbard Hayden was born in Waterbury, April 2, 1820. Festus Hayden, his father, belonged to the seventh generation of American Haydens, descended from John Haiden, of Dorchester, England, founder of the Braintree (Mass.) branch of the family. Henry H. Hayden received his education at the old stone academy in Waterbury, and at Wesleyan academy at Wilbraham, Mass.
During the first years of his business life he was associated with his father. He was one of the organizers of the Waterbury Button Co., and was the president from the formation until 1871. He was one of the incorporaters of Holmes, Booth & Haydens, and had charge of the selling agency in New York. He was vice-president of the corporation until 1871, when he retired from business. In 1853 he moved to New York to take charge of the company's principal office. In 1853 he went to Paris, representing Holmes, Booth & Haydens, in search of some person whom he could bring to Waterbury to make daguerrotype plates. He encountered August Brassart, and came to an agreement with him.
In 1862 Mr. Hayden purchased “Lowland Lodge” and a considerable quantity of land at Lake George. He was also a land owner in Chicago, New Jersey, the District of Columbia and Arkansas.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 9th June 1897
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WM. A. ROGERS Ltd.
San Francisco
Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd., silverware manufacturers, are opening a branch office and salesroom in the Hirsch & Kaiser Bldg., 220 Post St, San Francisco, Cal. Harry Langfield will be manager for the Pacific coast.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - March 1916
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San Francisco
Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd., silverware manufacturers, are opening a branch office and salesroom in the Hirsch & Kaiser Bldg., 220 Post St, San Francisco, Cal. Harry Langfield will be manager for the Pacific coast.
Source: Metal Record and Electroplater - March 1916
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THE UK WATCHMAKING INDUSTRY
England
"English Watch Making Under Free Trade." is the title of an ably written pamphlet, by Mr. T. P. Hewitt, Chairman of the Prescott Watchmakers' Trade Association. It shows at a glance how great has been the development of the industry has been in Continental countries and in the United States, and it points out in trenchant fashion the evil of the industrial results of flooding the English market with a cheap foreign watch. In spite of this competition, however, it does not appear that the British watch industry is really on the down grade, for Mr. Hewitt's figures show that whereas in 1872 our output of watches was 145,000, in 1902 it had increased to 226,000 watches. Again, if we turn to the latest Board of Trade Returns, we find the imports of foreign watches are receiving a decided check. Whereas in the year 1901 the United Kingdom imported one million five hundred and nineteen thousand pounds worth of watches, in 1903 our imports of foreign watches were only nine hundred and fifty-five thousand pounds worth. The number of watches imported also decreased, viz., from 2,481,000 in 1901 to 2,103,000 in 1902, and to 1,620,000 watches in 1903.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st February 1904
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England
"English Watch Making Under Free Trade." is the title of an ably written pamphlet, by Mr. T. P. Hewitt, Chairman of the Prescott Watchmakers' Trade Association. It shows at a glance how great has been the development of the industry has been in Continental countries and in the United States, and it points out in trenchant fashion the evil of the industrial results of flooding the English market with a cheap foreign watch. In spite of this competition, however, it does not appear that the British watch industry is really on the down grade, for Mr. Hewitt's figures show that whereas in 1872 our output of watches was 145,000, in 1902 it had increased to 226,000 watches. Again, if we turn to the latest Board of Trade Returns, we find the imports of foreign watches are receiving a decided check. Whereas in the year 1901 the United Kingdom imported one million five hundred and nineteen thousand pounds worth of watches, in 1903 our imports of foreign watches were only nine hundred and fifty-five thousand pounds worth. The number of watches imported also decreased, viz., from 2,481,000 in 1901 to 2,103,000 in 1902, and to 1,620,000 watches in 1903.
Source: The British Trade Journal - 1st February 1904
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
IRA YEAMANS
Meriden, Connecticut
Ira Yeamans, father of Alderman George H. Yeamans, bookkeeper at the Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden, died at Indian Neck last week. Mr. Yeamans in his early days was employed by the old Silver Plating Co., in which the late Horace C. Wilcox and I. C. Lewis were interested. He invented several machine patterns which were purchased by the Meriden Britannia Co. In 1866 he left Meriden and went into the silver plating business in Brooklyn, with a partner named Williams. They formed a company known as the Yeamans & Williams Co. About 12 years ago they dissolved partnership, and Mr. Yeamans returned to Meriden, securing a position as machinist in the flat ware department of the Meriden Britannia Co., which he held up to the time of his death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th July 1897
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Meriden, Connecticut
Ira Yeamans, father of Alderman George H. Yeamans, bookkeeper at the Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden, died at Indian Neck last week. Mr. Yeamans in his early days was employed by the old Silver Plating Co., in which the late Horace C. Wilcox and I. C. Lewis were interested. He invented several machine patterns which were purchased by the Meriden Britannia Co. In 1866 he left Meriden and went into the silver plating business in Brooklyn, with a partner named Williams. They formed a company known as the Yeamans & Williams Co. About 12 years ago they dissolved partnership, and Mr. Yeamans returned to Meriden, securing a position as machinist in the flat ware department of the Meriden Britannia Co., which he held up to the time of his death.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th July 1897
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
AFGHAN SILVER
England
The new alloy which is placed on the market under the name "Afghan silver," and the registered trade mark C. T. & S., is experiencing a ready sale, and the manufacturers now find it necessary to issue a circular to the trade in which jewellers are cautioned against the number of spurious imitations which are put forward as "Afghan silver," but which are in most cases either brass or German silver thinly plated with nickel. The "Afghan silver" on the other hand is an alloy, which, while always retaining its brightness in wear, is of the same whiteness throughout, and has without doubt a future before it, being well adapted for many uses besides those to which it is at present applied, which have hitherto been confined to articles of jewellery for personal wear. As the manufacturers claim to be able to produce it as cheaply as German silver can be obtained, it should quickly supersede the latter as soon as its merits become generally appreciated.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st September 1887
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England
The new alloy which is placed on the market under the name "Afghan silver," and the registered trade mark C. T. & S., is experiencing a ready sale, and the manufacturers now find it necessary to issue a circular to the trade in which jewellers are cautioned against the number of spurious imitations which are put forward as "Afghan silver," but which are in most cases either brass or German silver thinly plated with nickel. The "Afghan silver" on the other hand is an alloy, which, while always retaining its brightness in wear, is of the same whiteness throughout, and has without doubt a future before it, being well adapted for many uses besides those to which it is at present applied, which have hitherto been confined to articles of jewellery for personal wear. As the manufacturers claim to be able to produce it as cheaply as German silver can be obtained, it should quickly supersede the latter as soon as its merits become generally appreciated.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st September 1887
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
SMALLEST CLOCK IN THE WORLD?
Gottingen, Germany
The smallest clock in the world was on exhibition lately in a jeweller's show window in Gottingen, Germany. The dial measures less than one-third of an inch in diameter, and the weight that furnishes the motive force for twenty-four hours is suspended from a women's hair.
Source: The Daily Mail and Empire (Toronto) - 9th September 1895
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Gottingen, Germany
The smallest clock in the world was on exhibition lately in a jeweller's show window in Gottingen, Germany. The dial measures less than one-third of an inch in diameter, and the weight that furnishes the motive force for twenty-four hours is suspended from a women's hair.
Source: The Daily Mail and Empire (Toronto) - 9th September 1895
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Re: The Daily Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
STEWART DAWSON & Co.
Toronto
Undervaluation of Goods.—Says a Toronto exchange :—" There has been a flutter amongst the wholesale jewelry trade of the city since the establishment at No. 15 Toronto street of a branch of the firm of Stewart, Dawson & Co., of No. 2 Ranelagh Place, Liverpool. Joseph Bland is the agent here of the Liverpool firm. It has been rumored for some time that the local dealers were being considerably undersold by the new firm, and enquiries began to be set on foot as to how Mr. Bland managed it. As a result of these rumors the custom authorities here have made two seizures of English and Swiss watches and jewelry consigned to Mr. Bland from Liverpool for undervaluation. The first was made on April 9th last, when a package of jewelry invoiced at $571 was seized. Assistant Appraiser Miller valued the goods at $850. On June 30th last, another package invoiced at $633. which the appraiser valued at $950, was seized. Accordingly, an investigation is now in progress at the custom house, which will, it is understood, last a couple of days longer, when the evidence will be forwarded to Ottawa. Several leading wholesale dealers and experts have given testimony. Mr. Booth is represented at the investigation by Mr. Walter Barwick, and Hon. James Tatton, collector of the port, is presiding over it. We have since been informed that the custom authorities have decided to add 25 per cent to the face value of Messrs. Stewart, Dawson & Co's invoice, and make them pay duty on this amount.
Source: The Trader - September 1883
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Toronto
Undervaluation of Goods.—Says a Toronto exchange :—" There has been a flutter amongst the wholesale jewelry trade of the city since the establishment at No. 15 Toronto street of a branch of the firm of Stewart, Dawson & Co., of No. 2 Ranelagh Place, Liverpool. Joseph Bland is the agent here of the Liverpool firm. It has been rumored for some time that the local dealers were being considerably undersold by the new firm, and enquiries began to be set on foot as to how Mr. Bland managed it. As a result of these rumors the custom authorities here have made two seizures of English and Swiss watches and jewelry consigned to Mr. Bland from Liverpool for undervaluation. The first was made on April 9th last, when a package of jewelry invoiced at $571 was seized. Assistant Appraiser Miller valued the goods at $850. On June 30th last, another package invoiced at $633. which the appraiser valued at $950, was seized. Accordingly, an investigation is now in progress at the custom house, which will, it is understood, last a couple of days longer, when the evidence will be forwarded to Ottawa. Several leading wholesale dealers and experts have given testimony. Mr. Booth is represented at the investigation by Mr. Walter Barwick, and Hon. James Tatton, collector of the port, is presiding over it. We have since been informed that the custom authorities have decided to add 25 per cent to the face value of Messrs. Stewart, Dawson & Co's invoice, and make them pay duty on this amount.
Source: The Trader - September 1883
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