STRIKING INSTANCE OF MONTESQUIEU'S BENEVOLENCE
Marseilles
A gentleman, being at Marseilles, hired a boat with an intention of sailing for pleasure; he entered into conversation with the two young men who owned the vessel, and learned, that they were not watermen by trade, but silversmiths, and that when they could be spared from their usual business, they employed themselves in that way to increase their earnings. On expressing his surprise at their conduct, and imputing it to an avaricious disposition “Oh sir,” said the young men, “if you knew our reasons, you would ascribe it to a better motive. Our father, anxious to assist his family, scraped together all he was worth, purchased a vessel for the purpose of trading to the coast of Barbary, but was unfortunately taken by a pirate, carried to Tripoli, and sold for a slave. He writes word that he is luckily fallen into the hands of a master who treats him with great humanity; but that the sum which is demanded for his ransom is so exorbitant, that it will be impossible for him ever to raise it; he adds, that we must therefore relinquish the hope of ever seeing him, and be contented that he has as many comforts as his situation will admit. With the hopes of restoring to his family a beloved father, we are striving by every honest means in our power to collect the sum necessary for his ransom, and we are not ashamed to employ ourselves in the occupation of watermen.” The gentleman was struck with this account, and on his departure made them a handsome present,
Some months afterwards, the young men being at work in their shop, were greatly surprised at the sudden arrival of their father, who threw himself into their arms; exclaiming at the same time that he was fearful they had taken some unjust method to raise the money for his ransom, for it was too great a sum for them to have gained by their ordinary occupation. They professed their ignorance of the whole affair, and could only suspect they owed their father's release to that stranger to whose generosity they had been before so much obliged.
After Montesquieu’s death, an account of this affair was found amongst his papers, and the sum actually remitted to Tripoli for the old man's ransom. It is a pleasure to hear of such an act of benevolence performed even by a person totally unknown to us: But the pleasure is infinitely increased, when it proves the union of virtue and talents in an author so renowned as Montesquieu.
Source: The Eye - Obadiah Optic - 1808
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AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
Canandaigua, New York
An Italian and bicycle were the cause of a broken window and considerable damage to the stock in the jewelry store of E. D. Spangle, Main St., Canandaigua, a few days ago. The Italian, going at a high rate of speed, lost control of his machine, and in attempting to turn out of the way of several pedestrians, crashed into the window of the jewelry store. Mr. Spangle suffered a severe shock to his nervous system as the crash came and he saw a man’s body shoot through the window. The Italian was not seriously injured, but his bicycle was smashed and he will have to settle quite a bill for damage done to the window and jewelry stock.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd November 1905
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Canandaigua, New York
An Italian and bicycle were the cause of a broken window and considerable damage to the stock in the jewelry store of E. D. Spangle, Main St., Canandaigua, a few days ago. The Italian, going at a high rate of speed, lost control of his machine, and in attempting to turn out of the way of several pedestrians, crashed into the window of the jewelry store. Mr. Spangle suffered a severe shock to his nervous system as the crash came and he saw a man’s body shoot through the window. The Italian was not seriously injured, but his bicycle was smashed and he will have to settle quite a bill for damage done to the window and jewelry stock.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd November 1905
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BIG REWARD IN EFFORT TO STOP CRIME WAVE
New York
An outbreak of thefts, assaults and hold-ups in New York City culminated on December 16 in the murder of a prominent manufacturing jeweler in a Fifth Avenue office building and the theft of gems valued at $69,000. The attack was made during business hours while Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets were crowded with holiday shoppers.
The Jewelers' Security Alliance of the United States then took action by offering a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. This offer was made by advertising in the newspapers, under the endorsement of twelve trade associations, these being the Jewelers' Safety Fund Society, Jewelers' Protective Union, National Jewelers' Board of Trade, National Federation of Manufacturing Jewelers, American Jewelers' Protective Association, Sterling Silver Manufacturing Association, Jewelry Crafts' Association, Jewelers' Vigilance Committee, New York Wholesale Jewelers' Association, Retail Jewelers' Association of Greater New York and Vicinity, Brotherhood of Traveling Jewelers, and Southern Jewelry Travelers' Association.
New York has been beset by daring hold-up men all during the fall season. The police have been accused of failing to maintain adequate protection, forcing the jewelers' associations to take a hand in the situation. The advertising is intended to show offenders that they will spare no expense to protect their members.
Reports to the National Jewelers' Board of Trade show that losses totaling $359,000 were sustained by robberies in the six weeks between November 1 and December 17. This represents an average weekly loss of $60,000.
Source: Printers' Ink - 23rd December 1920
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New York
An outbreak of thefts, assaults and hold-ups in New York City culminated on December 16 in the murder of a prominent manufacturing jeweler in a Fifth Avenue office building and the theft of gems valued at $69,000. The attack was made during business hours while Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets were crowded with holiday shoppers.
The Jewelers' Security Alliance of the United States then took action by offering a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. This offer was made by advertising in the newspapers, under the endorsement of twelve trade associations, these being the Jewelers' Safety Fund Society, Jewelers' Protective Union, National Jewelers' Board of Trade, National Federation of Manufacturing Jewelers, American Jewelers' Protective Association, Sterling Silver Manufacturing Association, Jewelry Crafts' Association, Jewelers' Vigilance Committee, New York Wholesale Jewelers' Association, Retail Jewelers' Association of Greater New York and Vicinity, Brotherhood of Traveling Jewelers, and Southern Jewelry Travelers' Association.
New York has been beset by daring hold-up men all during the fall season. The police have been accused of failing to maintain adequate protection, forcing the jewelers' associations to take a hand in the situation. The advertising is intended to show offenders that they will spare no expense to protect their members.
Reports to the National Jewelers' Board of Trade show that losses totaling $359,000 were sustained by robberies in the six weeks between November 1 and December 17. This represents an average weekly loss of $60,000.
Source: Printers' Ink - 23rd December 1920
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THE ACME SILVER PLATE Co.
Toronto
A new competitor for public favor in the plate business is the Acme Silver Plate Co., of Toronto. This Company bought the plant and fixtures of the Meriden Silver Plate Co. when they removed their headquarters to Hamilton, and propose to carry on the plating business on the premises formerly occupied by that company. We understand that they have made satisfactory arrangements with a leading American plate factory for goods in the metal, and expect in a very short time to have a complete line of goods ready for the market. The new venture will be under the management of Mr. Blackburn, late manager for the M. S. P. Co. in Toronto.
Source: The Trader - February 1885
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Toronto
A new competitor for public favor in the plate business is the Acme Silver Plate Co., of Toronto. This Company bought the plant and fixtures of the Meriden Silver Plate Co. when they removed their headquarters to Hamilton, and propose to carry on the plating business on the premises formerly occupied by that company. We understand that they have made satisfactory arrangements with a leading American plate factory for goods in the metal, and expect in a very short time to have a complete line of goods ready for the market. The new venture will be under the management of Mr. Blackburn, late manager for the M. S. P. Co. in Toronto.
Source: The Trader - February 1885
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SMASH AND GRAB AT A PAWNBROKER'S SHOP
London
On Saturday morning, about £300 worth of jewellery was stolen from the premises of Mr. John M. Walter, a pawnbroker, of Aldersgate Street. About eight o'clock, after one of the assistants had taken the shutters from the window, he ran across the road to a baker's shop nearly opposite to purchase some hot rolls for his breakfast, and in his momentary absence the robbery took place. A turncock was at this time putting on the main near to the shop, and heard some glass smashing. As he looked round he saw two men run away up Farm Street, but was too much astonished to follow them. The proprietor of the shop was at once called, ,and an examination showed that a pane of plate glass had been broken with a large clock weight, and a card of valuable rings abstracted. Among about thirty-three rings stolen were a cluster of fifteen diamonds, a cat's-eye and six brilliants, some gold three-stone and one-stone brilliants, one coral and two brilliants, and about a dozen ladies' half-hoop rings, some set entirely with brilliants, while others had rubies, coral, or emeralds intermixed. Their value is calculated at £300. The morning was very dark, and the only description that the turncock can give of the men he saw running away was, that they had " billycock " hats on.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1883
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London
On Saturday morning, about £300 worth of jewellery was stolen from the premises of Mr. John M. Walter, a pawnbroker, of Aldersgate Street. About eight o'clock, after one of the assistants had taken the shutters from the window, he ran across the road to a baker's shop nearly opposite to purchase some hot rolls for his breakfast, and in his momentary absence the robbery took place. A turncock was at this time putting on the main near to the shop, and heard some glass smashing. As he looked round he saw two men run away up Farm Street, but was too much astonished to follow them. The proprietor of the shop was at once called, ,and an examination showed that a pane of plate glass had been broken with a large clock weight, and a card of valuable rings abstracted. Among about thirty-three rings stolen were a cluster of fifteen diamonds, a cat's-eye and six brilliants, some gold three-stone and one-stone brilliants, one coral and two brilliants, and about a dozen ladies' half-hoop rings, some set entirely with brilliants, while others had rubies, coral, or emeralds intermixed. Their value is calculated at £300. The morning was very dark, and the only description that the turncock can give of the men he saw running away was, that they had " billycock " hats on.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th January 1883
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SIMPSON, HALL, MILLER & Co.
New York
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., have just completed a very elegant gold chalice for Rev. J. M. Murphy, of Nova Scotia, who purchased it for the Trappist monastery. It is valued at $1,800. It is about ten inches in height and weighs a trifle over twenty-eight ounces. Sixty-five diamonds were used in decorating the base and standard of the chalice. On the base appears a hand-chased wreath of grape vines and fruit, above which is a cross bearing eighteen diamonds in ground settings. A large opal surrounded by twenty diamonds occupy the space opposite the cross, a turquoise and gold topaz and two opals surrounded by diamonds are also set on the base. In the center of the standard is a globe in which are set two large amethysts, while two rosettes bearing large rubies occupy the other side. The cup of the chalice is of wheat and grain pattern, signifying bread and wine. A removable cup surmounts the whole.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 26th April 1899
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New York
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., have just completed a very elegant gold chalice for Rev. J. M. Murphy, of Nova Scotia, who purchased it for the Trappist monastery. It is valued at $1,800. It is about ten inches in height and weighs a trifle over twenty-eight ounces. Sixty-five diamonds were used in decorating the base and standard of the chalice. On the base appears a hand-chased wreath of grape vines and fruit, above which is a cross bearing eighteen diamonds in ground settings. A large opal surrounded by twenty diamonds occupy the space opposite the cross, a turquoise and gold topaz and two opals surrounded by diamonds are also set on the base. In the center of the standard is a globe in which are set two large amethysts, while two rosettes bearing large rubies occupy the other side. The cup of the chalice is of wheat and grain pattern, signifying bread and wine. A removable cup surmounts the whole.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 26th April 1899
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THE PROBLEMS OF APPRENTICESHIPS THROUGH THE FACTORY SYSTEM
United Kingdom
Owing to the sub-division of labour, and the elaboration of the factory system, so as to utilise machine methods whenever possible, lads are not infrequently kept to the production of one kind of article. Thus in a number of cases, learners, and even apprentices, have joined the classes without even the most rudimentary knowledge of smithing. For example, a lad of three years' experience as a silversmith's apprentice was admitted to the classes ; questioned as to the knowledge he had acquired in the workshop, he replied that his work was to cut and turn up cones for pint pots. He had never received one workshop lesson in smithing proper. A diligent youth, he has acquired all his knowledge of" raising " in the classes, and in a couple of years has become a comparatively smart smith and the holder of a scholarship.
Source: The Artist - June-September 1901
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United Kingdom
Owing to the sub-division of labour, and the elaboration of the factory system, so as to utilise machine methods whenever possible, lads are not infrequently kept to the production of one kind of article. Thus in a number of cases, learners, and even apprentices, have joined the classes without even the most rudimentary knowledge of smithing. For example, a lad of three years' experience as a silversmith's apprentice was admitted to the classes ; questioned as to the knowledge he had acquired in the workshop, he replied that his work was to cut and turn up cones for pint pots. He had never received one workshop lesson in smithing proper. A diligent youth, he has acquired all his knowledge of" raising " in the classes, and in a couple of years has become a comparatively smart smith and the holder of a scholarship.
Source: The Artist - June-September 1901
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G.D. WILLIS & Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
The entire plant and good will of the extensive manufacturing jewelry concern of the late firm of G. D. Willis & Co., 62 Page St., were sold at public auction at noon, 25th inst. , by auctioneer Henry F. Ferrin, for the nominal sum of $150. There were only about half-a-dozen gentlemen present and the business was bid in in a lump for the benefit of Ansel L. Sweet, one of the partners, by his son-in-law, Martin L. Grout. The sale was merely a formality for the purpose of legalizing the dissolution of the firm, owing to the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Willis in August last, as detailed at the time in The Circular. From the time that he mailed his letter from Philadelphia, bearing date of Aug. 11, in which he stated that he was going upon a sea voyage, until the present nothing has been heard of the missing man.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st October 1894
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Providence, Rhode Island
The entire plant and good will of the extensive manufacturing jewelry concern of the late firm of G. D. Willis & Co., 62 Page St., were sold at public auction at noon, 25th inst. , by auctioneer Henry F. Ferrin, for the nominal sum of $150. There were only about half-a-dozen gentlemen present and the business was bid in in a lump for the benefit of Ansel L. Sweet, one of the partners, by his son-in-law, Martin L. Grout. The sale was merely a formality for the purpose of legalizing the dissolution of the firm, owing to the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Willis in August last, as detailed at the time in The Circular. From the time that he mailed his letter from Philadelphia, bearing date of Aug. 11, in which he stated that he was going upon a sea voyage, until the present nothing has been heard of the missing man.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st October 1894
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THE ROCKWELL SILVER Co.
Meriden, Connecticut
The Rockwell Silver Co., Meriden, Conn., have increased their capital stock from $20,000 to $30,000.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1914
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Meriden, Connecticut
The Rockwell Silver Co., Meriden, Conn., have increased their capital stock from $20,000 to $30,000.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1914
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FREDERICK WILLIAM KNIGHT
United Kingdom
Obituary.—We announce with deep regret the death of Frederick William Knight, the eminent Engraver, on the 18th day of March, 1865, aged 55 years. He was an earnest supporter of the Institute, a valuable member of the Council, and was most highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Source: The Horological Journal - 1st May 1865
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United Kingdom
Obituary.—We announce with deep regret the death of Frederick William Knight, the eminent Engraver, on the 18th day of March, 1865, aged 55 years. He was an earnest supporter of the Institute, a valuable member of the Council, and was most highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Source: The Horological Journal - 1st May 1865
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APPOINTMENT FOR COLONEL ANDREWS
San Francisco
Col. A. Andrews, a gentleman well known in the jewelry trade in San Francisco, has been appointed by President Arthur as a representative for California, at the World’s Industrial and Cotton Exposition to open in New Orleans in December. The appointment was made on the recommendation of Gov. Stoneman, and the commission, duly signed by the President and Secretary of State, bears date February 9, 1884.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - June 1884
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San Francisco
Col. A. Andrews, a gentleman well known in the jewelry trade in San Francisco, has been appointed by President Arthur as a representative for California, at the World’s Industrial and Cotton Exposition to open in New Orleans in December. The appointment was made on the recommendation of Gov. Stoneman, and the commission, duly signed by the President and Secretary of State, bears date February 9, 1884.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - June 1884
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THE GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY COMPETITION
Sheffield
The Sheffield School of Art has again come to the front in the Goldsmiths' Company competition. Mr. Stuart Thorpe taking a £20 prize for design of racing prize, and Mr W. Bullas a £20 for a silver glove box. This school since its commencement in 1842 always held a very prominent position for technical and practical work.
Source: The Artist - 1st March 1884
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Sheffield
The Sheffield School of Art has again come to the front in the Goldsmiths' Company competition. Mr. Stuart Thorpe taking a £20 prize for design of racing prize, and Mr W. Bullas a £20 for a silver glove box. This school since its commencement in 1842 always held a very prominent position for technical and practical work.
Source: The Artist - 1st March 1884
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PROTECTED JEWELRY STORE WHILE HIS OWN PLACE WAS ROBBED
Christiana, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pa., May 9.—Early this morning thieves smashed in a large plate-glass window of E. P. Zane’s jewelry store, Christiana. They became frightened and ran away. Jacob G. Mast, who has a clothing store immediately opposite Zane’s, was awakened by the noise, and when he saw
what had been done he took a seat inside of an upstairs window with a shotgun to await the return of the thieves. He waited until daylight, but they did not come back. This morning, when Mast went to open his store, he found that the front window had been broken and $100 worth of clothing stolen.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
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Christiana, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pa., May 9.—Early this morning thieves smashed in a large plate-glass window of E. P. Zane’s jewelry store, Christiana. They became frightened and ran away. Jacob G. Mast, who has a clothing store immediately opposite Zane’s, was awakened by the noise, and when he saw
what had been done he took a seat inside of an upstairs window with a shotgun to await the return of the thieves. He waited until daylight, but they did not come back. This morning, when Mast went to open his store, he found that the front window had been broken and $100 worth of clothing stolen.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
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A WATCH UNNAMED
Bolton, Lancashire
In a recent case for breach of warranty of a watch, tried at the Bolton County Court, the judge expressed doubts as to the goodness of the watch because it bore no maker's name. It was pointed out to him that it was often the custom of manufacturers to sell watches unnamed, or to engrave on them the name of the retailer. This, said his honour, was disgraceful, and showed what fraudulent people there were in the watch trade. County Court judges are not easily turned from preconceived notions. A case occurs to mind that happened some years ago to a London manufacturer, who made to order a centre-seconds watch for a medical man who, by the time it was delivered, had probably some fresh fancy. At all events he refused to pay for it, and on being summoned to the County Court, instructed his counsel to plead that whereas an English watch had been bargained for, the one delivered had foreign jewel screws, or some such trifle. In vain the manufacturer explained that all the material was of the best. The judge ruled that unless he could swear every atom of it was English, he had not performed his contract, and so gave judgment against him in spite of the testimony of independent watchmakers who declared the watch to be bona' fide of English manufacture.
Source: The Horological Journal - August 1885
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Bolton, Lancashire
In a recent case for breach of warranty of a watch, tried at the Bolton County Court, the judge expressed doubts as to the goodness of the watch because it bore no maker's name. It was pointed out to him that it was often the custom of manufacturers to sell watches unnamed, or to engrave on them the name of the retailer. This, said his honour, was disgraceful, and showed what fraudulent people there were in the watch trade. County Court judges are not easily turned from preconceived notions. A case occurs to mind that happened some years ago to a London manufacturer, who made to order a centre-seconds watch for a medical man who, by the time it was delivered, had probably some fresh fancy. At all events he refused to pay for it, and on being summoned to the County Court, instructed his counsel to plead that whereas an English watch had been bargained for, the one delivered had foreign jewel screws, or some such trifle. In vain the manufacturer explained that all the material was of the best. The judge ruled that unless he could swear every atom of it was English, he had not performed his contract, and so gave judgment against him in spite of the testimony of independent watchmakers who declared the watch to be bona' fide of English manufacture.
Source: The Horological Journal - August 1885
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JEWELERS WHO ARE POLITICIANS
Attleboro, Massachusetts
North Attleboro, March 6.—Saturday the rival political factions held caucuses and nominated candidates for town officers. In these nominations the trade figures largely. Jewelers on the Republican ticket are : Arthur E. Codding, treasurer; Edwin Whitney, C. J. Richards and Stephen Stanley, selectmen; James A. Codding, C. H. Randall, auditors; H. E. Rhodes, road commissioner.
The Democrat choices are ; A. E. Codding, treasurer ; Stephen Stanley and G. B. Draper, selectmen; Stephen Stanley, assessor; J. E. Doran, trustee of library: J. H. Codding, John Peckham and P. F. Grady, auditors. Both parties nominated E. D. Sturtevant for selectman, but he declined to serve.
On election day nearly all shops will close.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 9th March 1892
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
North Attleboro, March 6.—Saturday the rival political factions held caucuses and nominated candidates for town officers. In these nominations the trade figures largely. Jewelers on the Republican ticket are : Arthur E. Codding, treasurer; Edwin Whitney, C. J. Richards and Stephen Stanley, selectmen; James A. Codding, C. H. Randall, auditors; H. E. Rhodes, road commissioner.
The Democrat choices are ; A. E. Codding, treasurer ; Stephen Stanley and G. B. Draper, selectmen; Stephen Stanley, assessor; J. E. Doran, trustee of library: J. H. Codding, John Peckham and P. F. Grady, auditors. Both parties nominated E. D. Sturtevant for selectman, but he declined to serve.
On election day nearly all shops will close.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 9th March 1892
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THE MANUFACTURE OF CRAIG METAL
New Haven, Connecticut
The New Haven Silver Company, of New Haven, Conn., will start in the manufacture of Craig metal, which is stated to be the nearest approach to sterling silver yet produced. The company is a Connecticut corporation with an authorized capital stock of $200,000. Its officers are: President, Benjamin Slade; vice-president, Samuel Goodman; secretary, Charles Freedman; treasurer, Max Strauss.
Source: The Metal Industry - December 1905
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New Haven, Connecticut
The New Haven Silver Company, of New Haven, Conn., will start in the manufacture of Craig metal, which is stated to be the nearest approach to sterling silver yet produced. The company is a Connecticut corporation with an authorized capital stock of $200,000. Its officers are: President, Benjamin Slade; vice-president, Samuel Goodman; secretary, Charles Freedman; treasurer, Max Strauss.
Source: The Metal Industry - December 1905
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ANCHOR Mfg. Co.
New York
Hammered Silver Combined with Cut Glass Is Fascinating
The Anchor Manufacturing Company, of 194 Elizabeth Street, formerly known as the Empire Novelty Works, of 216 East 113th Street, is making a particular features of hammered-silver effects combined with light cuttings. The line is especially striking in vases. These are in a wide choice of rich and unusual numbers that are extremely graceful and fascinating.
Source: The Pottery, Glass & Brass Salesman - 8th April 1920
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New York
Hammered Silver Combined with Cut Glass Is Fascinating
The Anchor Manufacturing Company, of 194 Elizabeth Street, formerly known as the Empire Novelty Works, of 216 East 113th Street, is making a particular features of hammered-silver effects combined with light cuttings. The line is especially striking in vases. These are in a wide choice of rich and unusual numbers that are extremely graceful and fascinating.
Source: The Pottery, Glass & Brass Salesman - 8th April 1920
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A NEW JEWELRY FACTORY
Greenfield, Massachusetts
A new factory has been started at Greenfield, Mass. for the manufacture of jewelry by H.F. Koonz, who was formerly connected with the A.F. Towle & Sons Company. Mr. Koonz is a skilled designer of work in precious metal and comes from Melrose Highlands, where he has been located for the last thirteen years. About fifteen people are now employed and it is thought that eventually the number will be increased to fifty.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1913
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Greenfield, Massachusetts
A new factory has been started at Greenfield, Mass. for the manufacture of jewelry by H.F. Koonz, who was formerly connected with the A.F. Towle & Sons Company. Mr. Koonz is a skilled designer of work in precious metal and comes from Melrose Highlands, where he has been located for the last thirteen years. About fifteen people are now employed and it is thought that eventually the number will be increased to fifty.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1913
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A TON OF PLATINUM
United States
It is an interesting fact, perhaps not generally known by operating telephone men, that precious metals such as platinum, gold and silver, and even precious stones such as diamonds, are used extensively in the manufacture of telephone apparatus. The Western Electric Company, the largest manufacturer of telephones in the world, uses upwards of one ton of platinum each year.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1911
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United States
It is an interesting fact, perhaps not generally known by operating telephone men, that precious metals such as platinum, gold and silver, and even precious stones such as diamonds, are used extensively in the manufacture of telephone apparatus. The Western Electric Company, the largest manufacturer of telephones in the world, uses upwards of one ton of platinum each year.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1911
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FIVE FOOT HIGH TROPHY
Meriden, Connecticut
Mr. Wilkinson, of the Meriden Britannia Co., has designed a prize cup five feet high to be sent to Canada. Although there were several competitors, Mr. Wilkinson’s design was chosen. The Meriden company are working on 33 prize cups that will be competed for by the young athletes of St. Paul’s Preparatory School, at Concord, N. H.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 12th June 1895
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Meriden, Connecticut
Mr. Wilkinson, of the Meriden Britannia Co., has designed a prize cup five feet high to be sent to Canada. Although there were several competitors, Mr. Wilkinson’s design was chosen. The Meriden company are working on 33 prize cups that will be competed for by the young athletes of St. Paul’s Preparatory School, at Concord, N. H.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 12th June 1895
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