THE DOWD SILVER Co.
New York
The Dowd Silver Company, of New York City, has been incorporated to manufacture gold and silverware, plated ware, etc. The capital is $20,000. The directors are John C. Dowd, 524 Broadway; Philip Pfannebecker, Mount Vernon, N. Y., and James H. Dowd, 524 Broadway, New York City.
Source: The Metal Industry - October 1907
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FESSENDEN & Co.
Providence, R.I.
The firm of Fessenden & Co., of Providence, R.I., manufacturing silversmiths, were recently incorporated. In the past the business was conducted as a firm.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1905
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Providence, R.I.
The firm of Fessenden & Co., of Providence, R.I., manufacturing silversmiths, were recently incorporated. In the past the business was conducted as a firm.
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - May 1905
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TRAVELLING EXHIBITION RETURNS HOME
Sheffield
Consul William J. Grace, of Sheffield, England, has furnished the following newspaper account of the exhibition in its home town of the display of silver and electro ware that was taken on tour through South America, in order to widen the market for these goods. The item has special interest in view of the mention made of this tour in earlier issues of Commerce Reports.
During this week there has been a private exhibition at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce rooms, in the Cutlers’ Hall of some silver and electro ware which has an interesting history. For more than a year it has been traveling about South America, showing the commercial people in those parts exactly what Sheffield and Birmingham can produce in the way of silverware and electroplate.
The story of its itinerary was told by Mr. G. F. Braddock, special commissioner of the Department of Overseas Trade, to a Sheffield Daily Telegraph representative yesterday. Following upon the movement to increase British export trade, three well-known organizations decided three years ago to venture upon a scheme of trade advancement in which the Government paid 50 per cent of the cost, and sent one of its experts to travel with the sample goods. Those organizations were the Master Silversmiths‘ Association of Sheffield, the Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths’ Association, and the London Wholesale Jewelers and Allied Trades Association; and Mr. Braddock was the representative of the Government. The various firms associated with the movement subscribed their 50 per cent toward the tour. Mr. Braddock did not take any orders, but when inquiries were made regarding specific exhibits of silverware or jewelry he supplied the names of the firms which specialize in those particular goods.
Before the tour began the firms supplied samples of their work, and committees consisting of trade specialists examined them and chose the representative pieces which ultimately composed the exhibition. Himself a specialist, Mr. Braddock spent three months in the various works in order further to familiarize himself with the products and the methods of manufacture.
The tour had a disastrous beginning. The boat which bore Mr. Braddock and his 3½ tons of silverware in cases was torpedoed. All the silver was lost in the wreck, and Mr. Braddock counted himself fortunate to be able to return to England with just his clothes upon his back. The process of collecting the exhibition was repeated in detail, and Mr. Braddock sailed again for South America, in September, 1918. After traveling thousands of miles the collection of silverware and electroplate has returned to be exhibited in Sheffield with every item complete except one cruet, the glass stopper of which was broken in transit. The system of packing is wonderfully efficient. It consists of a series of brass hooks inside the baize-lined cases over which a cord is run, holding each article in its place. When the case is opened the articles lie in their niches ready to be inspected; and, should anyone desire to handle any or all of them, the slipping of one knot releases the whole.
Useful Information Made Available to Exporters
The tour was very largely facilitated by the officials of the several republics visited. No customs charges were made, and in the majority of cases the railways carried the cases free of charge or allowed substantial rebates. The various chambers of commerce (or bodies which correspond to them) and the officials of the British consulates helped to secure rooms for the exhibition free of charge wherever it was set up, and the best facilities were given of notifying the merchants who deal in silver and electro ware.
The first place of call was Cuba, and thence Mr. Braddock and his caravan moved to Rio, the capital of Brazil. Sao Paulo, Montevideo, and Buenos Ayres were visited next in order, and at the special request of the merchants a visit was paid to Rosario, inland. it was impossible at the time to cross the Andes, the passes being blocked with snow, and a detour was made in a northerly direction to Bolivia. The exhibition could not be carried on this trek, but Mr. Braddock took with him all the necessary catalogues. Back through Peru, and then home by way of the Panama Canal, saw the end of a very useful tour.
The usefulness does not end with the exhibition of the goods to probable buyers. Mr. Braddock has compiled a report upon trade conditions which will be of the greatest value to exporters. Inquiries were made through the banks regarding the credit of the traders, and the reports are submitted in tabulated form, care having been taken that three banks should be consulted about each firm. The general conditions of trade have been reported upon—whether the people in any given area are likely to require articles of value or the cheaper class of goods—customs, freights, bills of lading, and a hundred important details are clearly dealt with. An interesting summary of the observations of various visitors to the exhibition has been written by Mr. Braddock, who has also brought back a number of samples of goods in common use which are not at present made in England.
Special trade words do not appear even in the best foreign dictionaries. and Mr. Braddock has compiled a complete vocabulary of words and terms in general use in the jewelry and allied trades of South America. The equivalents are given in Spanish and Portuguese of all these expressions.
During the visit to Sheffield every manufacturer who gave support to the tour has been invited to interview Mr. Braddock on his experiences, and the visitor has spent several busy days. He speaks very hopefully of the prospects of Sheffield products in South America.
Source: Commerce Reports - 2nd March 1920
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Sheffield
Consul William J. Grace, of Sheffield, England, has furnished the following newspaper account of the exhibition in its home town of the display of silver and electro ware that was taken on tour through South America, in order to widen the market for these goods. The item has special interest in view of the mention made of this tour in earlier issues of Commerce Reports.
During this week there has been a private exhibition at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce rooms, in the Cutlers’ Hall of some silver and electro ware which has an interesting history. For more than a year it has been traveling about South America, showing the commercial people in those parts exactly what Sheffield and Birmingham can produce in the way of silverware and electroplate.
The story of its itinerary was told by Mr. G. F. Braddock, special commissioner of the Department of Overseas Trade, to a Sheffield Daily Telegraph representative yesterday. Following upon the movement to increase British export trade, three well-known organizations decided three years ago to venture upon a scheme of trade advancement in which the Government paid 50 per cent of the cost, and sent one of its experts to travel with the sample goods. Those organizations were the Master Silversmiths‘ Association of Sheffield, the Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths’ Association, and the London Wholesale Jewelers and Allied Trades Association; and Mr. Braddock was the representative of the Government. The various firms associated with the movement subscribed their 50 per cent toward the tour. Mr. Braddock did not take any orders, but when inquiries were made regarding specific exhibits of silverware or jewelry he supplied the names of the firms which specialize in those particular goods.
Before the tour began the firms supplied samples of their work, and committees consisting of trade specialists examined them and chose the representative pieces which ultimately composed the exhibition. Himself a specialist, Mr. Braddock spent three months in the various works in order further to familiarize himself with the products and the methods of manufacture.
The tour had a disastrous beginning. The boat which bore Mr. Braddock and his 3½ tons of silverware in cases was torpedoed. All the silver was lost in the wreck, and Mr. Braddock counted himself fortunate to be able to return to England with just his clothes upon his back. The process of collecting the exhibition was repeated in detail, and Mr. Braddock sailed again for South America, in September, 1918. After traveling thousands of miles the collection of silverware and electroplate has returned to be exhibited in Sheffield with every item complete except one cruet, the glass stopper of which was broken in transit. The system of packing is wonderfully efficient. It consists of a series of brass hooks inside the baize-lined cases over which a cord is run, holding each article in its place. When the case is opened the articles lie in their niches ready to be inspected; and, should anyone desire to handle any or all of them, the slipping of one knot releases the whole.
Useful Information Made Available to Exporters
The tour was very largely facilitated by the officials of the several republics visited. No customs charges were made, and in the majority of cases the railways carried the cases free of charge or allowed substantial rebates. The various chambers of commerce (or bodies which correspond to them) and the officials of the British consulates helped to secure rooms for the exhibition free of charge wherever it was set up, and the best facilities were given of notifying the merchants who deal in silver and electro ware.
The first place of call was Cuba, and thence Mr. Braddock and his caravan moved to Rio, the capital of Brazil. Sao Paulo, Montevideo, and Buenos Ayres were visited next in order, and at the special request of the merchants a visit was paid to Rosario, inland. it was impossible at the time to cross the Andes, the passes being blocked with snow, and a detour was made in a northerly direction to Bolivia. The exhibition could not be carried on this trek, but Mr. Braddock took with him all the necessary catalogues. Back through Peru, and then home by way of the Panama Canal, saw the end of a very useful tour.
The usefulness does not end with the exhibition of the goods to probable buyers. Mr. Braddock has compiled a report upon trade conditions which will be of the greatest value to exporters. Inquiries were made through the banks regarding the credit of the traders, and the reports are submitted in tabulated form, care having been taken that three banks should be consulted about each firm. The general conditions of trade have been reported upon—whether the people in any given area are likely to require articles of value or the cheaper class of goods—customs, freights, bills of lading, and a hundred important details are clearly dealt with. An interesting summary of the observations of various visitors to the exhibition has been written by Mr. Braddock, who has also brought back a number of samples of goods in common use which are not at present made in England.
Special trade words do not appear even in the best foreign dictionaries. and Mr. Braddock has compiled a complete vocabulary of words and terms in general use in the jewelry and allied trades of South America. The equivalents are given in Spanish and Portuguese of all these expressions.
During the visit to Sheffield every manufacturer who gave support to the tour has been invited to interview Mr. Braddock on his experiences, and the visitor has spent several busy days. He speaks very hopefully of the prospects of Sheffield products in South America.
Source: Commerce Reports - 2nd March 1920
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CHARLES B. OAKES
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., Dec. 24.—Charles B. Oakes, formerly a manufacturing jeweler of this city, died yesterday in the 67th year of his age. He was one of the first policemen this city ever had. He was a member of the old night watch until 1864, when the night watch gave way to the permanent department, and the deceased was one of the first regularly appointed patrolmen. He resigned that position about 20 years ago, after which he became a private detective and constable, holding the latter office up to the time of his death. He was engaged in the manufacturing jewelry business for a number of years under the firm name of Charles B. Oakes & Co., and dealt in jewelry until very recently.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th December 1897
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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., Dec. 24.—Charles B. Oakes, formerly a manufacturing jeweler of this city, died yesterday in the 67th year of his age. He was one of the first policemen this city ever had. He was a member of the old night watch until 1864, when the night watch gave way to the permanent department, and the deceased was one of the first regularly appointed patrolmen. He resigned that position about 20 years ago, after which he became a private detective and constable, holding the latter office up to the time of his death. He was engaged in the manufacturing jewelry business for a number of years under the firm name of Charles B. Oakes & Co., and dealt in jewelry until very recently.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th December 1897
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NEW CATALOGUE OF COMMUNION PLATE
United States
An important catalogue is now being prepared of all the ecclesiastical silver made in America during the Colonial period, or brought from Europe by the early settlers. It will contain photographs, measurements and full descriptions of the pieces, together with their history and the lives of their makers, and will thus be a record of great artistic and historical value. Mr. E. Alfred Jones, of England, who has recently compiled the catalogues of the royal collections of England and Russia, will prepare this sumptuous work, which will be published this year under the title, "The Old Silver of the American Churches."
The volume should appeal to all persons interested in art, or social and ecclesiastical history. It should be on the shelves of every library and institute, and in the hands of everyone interested in the art of the early American silversmith.
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America has undertaken to assist in the preparation of material and in obtaining the necessary subscriptions. As the expense attending publication is necessarily great, it is requested that $15.00 be paid in advance on each subscription. Cheques may be made payable to K. S. Packard, Treasurer [Mrs. F. A. Packard], and sent to
Mrs. Francis B. Gummere, Delegate, West Wing, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.
In this connection it may be added that Mr. Jones has paid a recent visit to the Museum and Gallery of The Presbyterian Historical Society, and made a careful examination of the communion plate in our possession. He expressed great interest in the collection, particularly in the old pewter, and made careful historical notes concerning them. He also made arrangements for the examination of communion silver in the hands of several city churches. It may be remarked that in earlier attempts to describe old church silver the Presbyterian and Reformed churches have been most inadequately represented.
Source: Journal of Presbyterian History Society - March 1912
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United States
An important catalogue is now being prepared of all the ecclesiastical silver made in America during the Colonial period, or brought from Europe by the early settlers. It will contain photographs, measurements and full descriptions of the pieces, together with their history and the lives of their makers, and will thus be a record of great artistic and historical value. Mr. E. Alfred Jones, of England, who has recently compiled the catalogues of the royal collections of England and Russia, will prepare this sumptuous work, which will be published this year under the title, "The Old Silver of the American Churches."
The volume should appeal to all persons interested in art, or social and ecclesiastical history. It should be on the shelves of every library and institute, and in the hands of everyone interested in the art of the early American silversmith.
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America has undertaken to assist in the preparation of material and in obtaining the necessary subscriptions. As the expense attending publication is necessarily great, it is requested that $15.00 be paid in advance on each subscription. Cheques may be made payable to K. S. Packard, Treasurer [Mrs. F. A. Packard], and sent to
Mrs. Francis B. Gummere, Delegate, West Wing, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.
In this connection it may be added that Mr. Jones has paid a recent visit to the Museum and Gallery of The Presbyterian Historical Society, and made a careful examination of the communion plate in our possession. He expressed great interest in the collection, particularly in the old pewter, and made careful historical notes concerning them. He also made arrangements for the examination of communion silver in the hands of several city churches. It may be remarked that in earlier attempts to describe old church silver the Presbyterian and Reformed churches have been most inadequately represented.
Source: Journal of Presbyterian History Society - March 1912
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JEWELRY TRADE REVIVING
United States
From the increased sales of gold bars through the local United States Assay Office it would appear that the jewelry trade is recovering from depression. The past quarter has been the best in three years. Against a total of $6,816,120 this year to the end of March, last year's corresponding sales were valued at $6,369,755. those of 1909 at $5,304,729 and $3,758,192 for 1908. For the next three months ending with June the trade demand for bars is usually good, though at its best as a rule in the autumn months.
The March sales were the best for that month in four years. Total disposals of $2,471,441, in value were fully twice the value of sales in March, 1908, when the jewelry trade was suffering from the effects of the 1907 depression.
Most of these bars pass over the Assay Office counter in Wall Street to the manufacturers direct or through banks within short distances of New York, through whom they are sold to the jewelers, dental goods manufacturers and others. These monthly sales are, therefore. an index to the state of these and other allied industries.
Source: The Pottery, Glass & Brass Salesman - 20th April 1911
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United States
From the increased sales of gold bars through the local United States Assay Office it would appear that the jewelry trade is recovering from depression. The past quarter has been the best in three years. Against a total of $6,816,120 this year to the end of March, last year's corresponding sales were valued at $6,369,755. those of 1909 at $5,304,729 and $3,758,192 for 1908. For the next three months ending with June the trade demand for bars is usually good, though at its best as a rule in the autumn months.
The March sales were the best for that month in four years. Total disposals of $2,471,441, in value were fully twice the value of sales in March, 1908, when the jewelry trade was suffering from the effects of the 1907 depression.
Most of these bars pass over the Assay Office counter in Wall Street to the manufacturers direct or through banks within short distances of New York, through whom they are sold to the jewelers, dental goods manufacturers and others. These monthly sales are, therefore. an index to the state of these and other allied industries.
Source: The Pottery, Glass & Brass Salesman - 20th April 1911
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ALLSOPP BROTHERS
Newark, New Jersey
INCORPORATIONS
To Manufacture Jewelry.—Allsopp Brothers, 26 Camp street, Newark, N. J.; capital, $200,000. Incorporators: George A., George A., Jr., and Clifford Allsopp.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1917
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Newark, New Jersey
INCORPORATIONS
To Manufacture Jewelry.—Allsopp Brothers, 26 Camp street, Newark, N. J.; capital, $200,000. Incorporators: George A., George A., Jr., and Clifford Allsopp.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1917
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MEETING OF WATCH-CASE AND PENDANT MAKERS
London
A meeting of the members of the watch-case and pendant trade was held at the "Shakspeare's Head Tavern," Percival-street, on May 2nd, to consider a communication which had been received from the Goldsmiths' Company.
Mr. W. H. Bennett who presided, said he took the chair with feelings of reluctance, for on the last occasion he was informed some gentlemen present were very much dissatisfied with the course he took while in the chair, but as several gentlemen had been asked to take the chair that evening and declined, he would not shrink from doing so. Mr. Johnson had had an interview with the Goldsmiths' Company, and it was Mr. Johnson's opinion that it was desirable a deputation should be at once appointed to wait upon the Goldsmiths' Company, and it was most probable they would obtain what they had wished for so many years, viz., an alteration in the present system of marking watch cases. He (the chairman) wrote to Mr. Prideaux asking him when it would be convenient for a deputation to wait upon the Company, and he received the following reply:—
"Dear Sir, — I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst., and to inform you that I will lay it before the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company at their next meeting, on Thursday. In the meantime I shall feel obliged to you to give me the names of the deputation who desire to have an interview with the wardens.—I am, &c, Walter Prideaux."
Following out that suggestion, nine gentlemen were appointed, and the society being anxious that the deputation should not consist entirely of members of the society, prevailed upon some other members of the trade to form part of the deputation. He then sent the list of names to Mr. Prideaux, and received the following reply:—
"Dear Sir,—I am directed by the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst., and to request that you will communicate in writing the suggestions that you wish to make relative to the present mode of scraping and stamping watch-cases. The subject has been so much discussed lately at meetings of the trade, that the wardens think it hardly likely that any representation on the matter can be better made at the personal interview than by correspondence.—I am, &c, Walter Prideaux."
That was tantamount to declining to receive a deputation, and the matter having been laid before the Watch-case Makers' Society, they felt they were not warranted in taking upon themselves to carry the matter any further, but thought the wisest way would be to call a meeting of the trade for them to decide what course would be best to follow. He had, therefore, to leave the matter in their hands.
Some minutes elapsed without a word being spoken, when the Chairman said he thought it was important they should do something in the matter, and not let it fall through. The fact was the work lately had been so carefully handled, and so slightly scraped, that there had been very little to complain of. He must say there had been a very great improvement of late, and if they thought the matter could be carried out by correspondence, they could appoint a committee to do so, but on the other hand, if they thought it could be better done by a personal interview, which was a course, he considered, by far the best, they could ask the company to reconsider their decision.
Another pause then took place for some minutes, no one seeming inclined to move in the matter, after which, Mr. Wolf said he thought it would be very difficult to conduct the discussion by correspondence, as it would be almost impossible to give a practical explanation of the alteration they required in a letter. He moved that a committee of five be appointed to write to the company, in order if possible, to induce the wardens to reconsider their decision.
M. Davis seconded the motion.
Mr. Potter said he called on Mr. Johnson in order to get him to give him a note to the effect that he had informed him the Goldsmiths' Company were willing to receive a deputation, in case any one should doubt his word, but unfortunately Mr. Johnson was out of town. With regard to the scraping, there was not much cause for complaint now, but they most remember that it was only since the agitation of the question that the improvement had taken place. But still there was room for improvement. They were well paid at the hall for marking, in fact, far better than he thought they ought to be, but so long as they were careful to give the workman as little trouble as possible, he did not think there was much cause for complaint. It was evidently not an employer's question, for the trouble fell on the men, as the work was done by the piece. He must say it seemed very strange to him that the company, after stating to Mr. Johnson that they would receive a deputation, should send a letter to Mr. Bennett, that the representation must be made in writing.
The resolution was put and carried unanimously, but eventually collapsed, as no one could be found to sit on the commitee.
Mr. Andrews said he thought he must justify his refusal to sit on the committee, and the only reason why he did not stand so firmly to his text as he did the other evening, was on account of the extreme apathy shown by members of the trade. One gentleman who represented a large gold shop, and one of the most respectable shops in the trade, had told him that evening, that the opinion of the men in that shop was that the meeting was uncalled for. When he heard that statement, he thought as he had little for complaint himself, the best way would be to withdraw from it altogether.
A desultory conversation then took place, after which it was resolved unanimously, on the motion of Mr. Walton, that the chairman of the meeting (Mr. Bennett) should write to the Goldsmiths' Company, asking them to reconsider their decision, and receive a deputation.
Source: The Horological Journal - 1st August 1867
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London
A meeting of the members of the watch-case and pendant trade was held at the "Shakspeare's Head Tavern," Percival-street, on May 2nd, to consider a communication which had been received from the Goldsmiths' Company.
Mr. W. H. Bennett who presided, said he took the chair with feelings of reluctance, for on the last occasion he was informed some gentlemen present were very much dissatisfied with the course he took while in the chair, but as several gentlemen had been asked to take the chair that evening and declined, he would not shrink from doing so. Mr. Johnson had had an interview with the Goldsmiths' Company, and it was Mr. Johnson's opinion that it was desirable a deputation should be at once appointed to wait upon the Goldsmiths' Company, and it was most probable they would obtain what they had wished for so many years, viz., an alteration in the present system of marking watch cases. He (the chairman) wrote to Mr. Prideaux asking him when it would be convenient for a deputation to wait upon the Company, and he received the following reply:—
"Dear Sir, — I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst., and to inform you that I will lay it before the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company at their next meeting, on Thursday. In the meantime I shall feel obliged to you to give me the names of the deputation who desire to have an interview with the wardens.—I am, &c, Walter Prideaux."
Following out that suggestion, nine gentlemen were appointed, and the society being anxious that the deputation should not consist entirely of members of the society, prevailed upon some other members of the trade to form part of the deputation. He then sent the list of names to Mr. Prideaux, and received the following reply:—
"Dear Sir,—I am directed by the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst., and to request that you will communicate in writing the suggestions that you wish to make relative to the present mode of scraping and stamping watch-cases. The subject has been so much discussed lately at meetings of the trade, that the wardens think it hardly likely that any representation on the matter can be better made at the personal interview than by correspondence.—I am, &c, Walter Prideaux."
That was tantamount to declining to receive a deputation, and the matter having been laid before the Watch-case Makers' Society, they felt they were not warranted in taking upon themselves to carry the matter any further, but thought the wisest way would be to call a meeting of the trade for them to decide what course would be best to follow. He had, therefore, to leave the matter in their hands.
Some minutes elapsed without a word being spoken, when the Chairman said he thought it was important they should do something in the matter, and not let it fall through. The fact was the work lately had been so carefully handled, and so slightly scraped, that there had been very little to complain of. He must say there had been a very great improvement of late, and if they thought the matter could be carried out by correspondence, they could appoint a committee to do so, but on the other hand, if they thought it could be better done by a personal interview, which was a course, he considered, by far the best, they could ask the company to reconsider their decision.
Another pause then took place for some minutes, no one seeming inclined to move in the matter, after which, Mr. Wolf said he thought it would be very difficult to conduct the discussion by correspondence, as it would be almost impossible to give a practical explanation of the alteration they required in a letter. He moved that a committee of five be appointed to write to the company, in order if possible, to induce the wardens to reconsider their decision.
M. Davis seconded the motion.
Mr. Potter said he called on Mr. Johnson in order to get him to give him a note to the effect that he had informed him the Goldsmiths' Company were willing to receive a deputation, in case any one should doubt his word, but unfortunately Mr. Johnson was out of town. With regard to the scraping, there was not much cause for complaint now, but they most remember that it was only since the agitation of the question that the improvement had taken place. But still there was room for improvement. They were well paid at the hall for marking, in fact, far better than he thought they ought to be, but so long as they were careful to give the workman as little trouble as possible, he did not think there was much cause for complaint. It was evidently not an employer's question, for the trouble fell on the men, as the work was done by the piece. He must say it seemed very strange to him that the company, after stating to Mr. Johnson that they would receive a deputation, should send a letter to Mr. Bennett, that the representation must be made in writing.
The resolution was put and carried unanimously, but eventually collapsed, as no one could be found to sit on the commitee.
Mr. Andrews said he thought he must justify his refusal to sit on the committee, and the only reason why he did not stand so firmly to his text as he did the other evening, was on account of the extreme apathy shown by members of the trade. One gentleman who represented a large gold shop, and one of the most respectable shops in the trade, had told him that evening, that the opinion of the men in that shop was that the meeting was uncalled for. When he heard that statement, he thought as he had little for complaint himself, the best way would be to withdraw from it altogether.
A desultory conversation then took place, after which it was resolved unanimously, on the motion of Mr. Walton, that the chairman of the meeting (Mr. Bennett) should write to the Goldsmiths' Company, asking them to reconsider their decision, and receive a deputation.
Source: The Horological Journal - 1st August 1867
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HARTFORD STERLING Co. RELOCATES
Hartford, Connecticut
The Hartford Sterling Co., Union PI., Hartford, organized after the Barbour Silver Co. left that city and located in Meriden, closed their plant there Saturday night, as it had been decided to remove it to Philadelphia. An official stated. Friday, that the company have been unable to find a location in Hartford large enough and otherwise suited for their work and so it was decided to remove to Philadelphia and join it with a plant owned by the company there. The company have employed about 30 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th March 1901
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Hartford, Connecticut
The Hartford Sterling Co., Union PI., Hartford, organized after the Barbour Silver Co. left that city and located in Meriden, closed their plant there Saturday night, as it had been decided to remove it to Philadelphia. An official stated. Friday, that the company have been unable to find a location in Hartford large enough and otherwise suited for their work and so it was decided to remove to Philadelphia and join it with a plant owned by the company there. The company have employed about 30 hands.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th March 1901
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FASHIONS IN JEWELRY FOR MEN
United States
A great can be said regarding the rapid changes noted in the designing and making of jewelry for men during the past few years. The stereotyped pattern carried out in silver and gold has now given place to that of elaborate design made up in a tremendous variety of materials. Platinum, gold and the carved semi-precious stones, mother of pearl and emerald are all used without reservation in jewelry for men. For day wear the color combinations run from the dull tones and two-toned effects to exceedingly brilliant combinations, while even for evening wear there is now variety in metals. Platinum is used for most of the mounts for men's evening jewelry, but they are set with diamonds, pearls, ivory, white enamel, carved crystal and moonstone, with calibre sapphires and emeralds, with black onyx and with gray mother of pearl and gray enamel. During the past year or so, according to a leading manufacturer of jewelry, many innovations have been recorded but foremost among them are these brocaded effects used in all types of men's jewelry. Besides the dress sets, pen knives and cigar cutters, tie clasps and finger rings are decorated with this substitute for engine turning or hand engraving, and newer still are the Oriental effects used particularly for signet rings. These show decidedly the Chinese and Japanese influence even to the letterings of the monogram or college insignia. Chinese dragons and Japanese floral effects are carved in the gold or platinum on the shank of the signet ring, on the flat surfaces of cuff links, or the design is used to form the entire top to the scarfpin.
Source: The American Exporter - October 1917
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United States
A great can be said regarding the rapid changes noted in the designing and making of jewelry for men during the past few years. The stereotyped pattern carried out in silver and gold has now given place to that of elaborate design made up in a tremendous variety of materials. Platinum, gold and the carved semi-precious stones, mother of pearl and emerald are all used without reservation in jewelry for men. For day wear the color combinations run from the dull tones and two-toned effects to exceedingly brilliant combinations, while even for evening wear there is now variety in metals. Platinum is used for most of the mounts for men's evening jewelry, but they are set with diamonds, pearls, ivory, white enamel, carved crystal and moonstone, with calibre sapphires and emeralds, with black onyx and with gray mother of pearl and gray enamel. During the past year or so, according to a leading manufacturer of jewelry, many innovations have been recorded but foremost among them are these brocaded effects used in all types of men's jewelry. Besides the dress sets, pen knives and cigar cutters, tie clasps and finger rings are decorated with this substitute for engine turning or hand engraving, and newer still are the Oriental effects used particularly for signet rings. These show decidedly the Chinese and Japanese influence even to the letterings of the monogram or college insignia. Chinese dragons and Japanese floral effects are carved in the gold or platinum on the shank of the signet ring, on the flat surfaces of cuff links, or the design is used to form the entire top to the scarfpin.
Source: The American Exporter - October 1917
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JEWELERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE PASSING OF EX-PRESIDENT HARRISON
Indianapolis
Last week Indianapolis was a city of mourning, flags at half-mast everywhere, on account of the death of ex-President Benjamin Harrison. Great crowds came in on every train. March 16 all business houses were closed from 11 to 2 o’clock, while the military procession escorted the body to the State House, where it lay in state and was viewed by thousands. Among the jewelers who displayed flags, tied with black, were: Julius C. Walk & Son, H. A. Comstock, W. T. Marcy and William J. Eisele.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th March 1901
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Indianapolis
Last week Indianapolis was a city of mourning, flags at half-mast everywhere, on account of the death of ex-President Benjamin Harrison. Great crowds came in on every train. March 16 all business houses were closed from 11 to 2 o’clock, while the military procession escorted the body to the State House, where it lay in state and was viewed by thousands. Among the jewelers who displayed flags, tied with black, were: Julius C. Walk & Son, H. A. Comstock, W. T. Marcy and William J. Eisele.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th March 1901
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NEW PLANT FOR HERPERS BROTHERS
Newark, New Jersey
Herpers Brothers, 18 Crawford street, Newark, manufacturing jewelers, are taking bids for a new four-story plant, 52 x 100 ft., at 474-76 Washington street. estimated to cost close to $50,000. Edward A. Wurth. 207 Market street, is architect.
Source: The Brass World and Platers Guide - August 1922
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Newark, New Jersey
Herpers Brothers, 18 Crawford street, Newark, manufacturing jewelers, are taking bids for a new four-story plant, 52 x 100 ft., at 474-76 Washington street. estimated to cost close to $50,000. Edward A. Wurth. 207 Market street, is architect.
Source: The Brass World and Platers Guide - August 1922
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THE SWISS WATCHMAKERS - WHY THEY BEAT THE ENGLISH
London
Sir John Bennett, the great English watchmaker, says:—The life of the Swiss watchmaker was vastly superior to that of the watchmaker in Clerkenwell, Islington, and the neighbourhood, where they lived in close alleys and courts, having no Sunday, breathing but little of the breath of heaven, and seeing scarcely any of the sun's glorious light. The Swiss had also much better tools to do their work, and by means of the mandril the female could turn out very rapidly and most exactly a great variety of work. The education of the children there was very different and much superior to the education given to the poor English children. In Switzerland it was national, free, and compulsory. It was there believed and acted upon, that if men and women were required to carry out the system of work, means must be taken to perfect the men and women in intelligence; they must know what was right, and not only that, but must practise what they knew. Their education was begun in infancy, because it was believed that just in proportion as the workman was made perfect, so was the work of his hands. In Switzerland ignorance was considered as a poison and a pestilence for the people, and detrimental to the highest interests of the community, therefore it was made criminal for a parent to bring up his child in ignorance, to be a nuisance to the community, when the child could be made a man in the true sense of the word. The Government decided that education should be universal, compulsory, and good. Since that decision great advances had been made towards a practical result, and their system of education was about as perfect as any that existed in the world. Both male and female were educated in Switzerland. A college for high class education has been established, and in that college the future watchmakers are being educated. All classes are taken in the college, and in the same rooms could be seen hanging side by side the handsome dresses of the children of rich parents, with the commoner made up clothes of the children of poor parents. The Swiss could not be made to believe that "ignorance is bliss." Wherever business, enterprise, or money, or the power of distribution would avail to accomplish anything, the English beat other nations; but where precision, beauty in decoration, or colour, or form was required, there the English suffered. Every school in Switzerland was a school of design, and every child had a pencil in his hand; and that was the way to cultivate the power of observation. There was also much refinement among the Swiss : there were to be seen paintings and music; every child had half an hour's instruction, morning and evening, in musical notation. Although certain persons might not think much of such education, still it tended greatly to refine the pupils, and it afforded a certain amount of rational amusement, and human beings were better prepared for work by such innocent enjoyment. In that country there was no need of workhouses. At six in the summer and at seven in the winter the children of all classes were sent to the common school, for grades and social distinctions were no more thought of there than grades of instruction, or grades of light from the sun, or a different atmosphere for different persons; but in Switzerland, in proportion to the destitution of the child so was the excellence of the education given to it, for, having no friend, it should be educated as to become its own best friend. In the evening the children had an hour's practical instruction in the work of their future life. If it were to be watchmaking, they had their instructor, and thus served an hour of their apprenticeship. The law compelled them to attend school up to the age of fourteen. But in England if the great-grandfather were a pauper, so was the grand-father, the father, the chad, and so on to interminable generations, and thus there was 5 per cent, of the people in this country made paupers by gross mismanagement. The educational commissioners in Switzerland were the fathers of the poor Swiss children; and, after their education, application would be made to some manufacturer, to whom, after having a report of the boy's progress at school, he would be, apprenticed. The boy then stood on his own merits, and probably became a foreman. After a number of years one of the commissioners might go to the bankers, who would invite the man's employer, and, if a good account were given of the foreman, he would be advanced £2000 or £3000. Thus the lowest classes were brought up and educated and became men of business. In England, however, it was once a pauper always a pauper. That really was the reason why the English workman was beaten by the Swiss. The result came from the very foundation—the character, the quality of the instruction that the child obtained. He had once heard Cobden say, "Put brains into the ends of the boy's fingers —brains; fingers alone won't do." And they did so in Switzerland, and that was the reason why they beat the English. Sir John Bennett is said to be not only the best watch and clock maker in the world, but the kindest landlord in Sussex, and his farm near Hastings is described as "a rural paradise."
Source: The Herald of Health - 1881
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London
Sir John Bennett, the great English watchmaker, says:—The life of the Swiss watchmaker was vastly superior to that of the watchmaker in Clerkenwell, Islington, and the neighbourhood, where they lived in close alleys and courts, having no Sunday, breathing but little of the breath of heaven, and seeing scarcely any of the sun's glorious light. The Swiss had also much better tools to do their work, and by means of the mandril the female could turn out very rapidly and most exactly a great variety of work. The education of the children there was very different and much superior to the education given to the poor English children. In Switzerland it was national, free, and compulsory. It was there believed and acted upon, that if men and women were required to carry out the system of work, means must be taken to perfect the men and women in intelligence; they must know what was right, and not only that, but must practise what they knew. Their education was begun in infancy, because it was believed that just in proportion as the workman was made perfect, so was the work of his hands. In Switzerland ignorance was considered as a poison and a pestilence for the people, and detrimental to the highest interests of the community, therefore it was made criminal for a parent to bring up his child in ignorance, to be a nuisance to the community, when the child could be made a man in the true sense of the word. The Government decided that education should be universal, compulsory, and good. Since that decision great advances had been made towards a practical result, and their system of education was about as perfect as any that existed in the world. Both male and female were educated in Switzerland. A college for high class education has been established, and in that college the future watchmakers are being educated. All classes are taken in the college, and in the same rooms could be seen hanging side by side the handsome dresses of the children of rich parents, with the commoner made up clothes of the children of poor parents. The Swiss could not be made to believe that "ignorance is bliss." Wherever business, enterprise, or money, or the power of distribution would avail to accomplish anything, the English beat other nations; but where precision, beauty in decoration, or colour, or form was required, there the English suffered. Every school in Switzerland was a school of design, and every child had a pencil in his hand; and that was the way to cultivate the power of observation. There was also much refinement among the Swiss : there were to be seen paintings and music; every child had half an hour's instruction, morning and evening, in musical notation. Although certain persons might not think much of such education, still it tended greatly to refine the pupils, and it afforded a certain amount of rational amusement, and human beings were better prepared for work by such innocent enjoyment. In that country there was no need of workhouses. At six in the summer and at seven in the winter the children of all classes were sent to the common school, for grades and social distinctions were no more thought of there than grades of instruction, or grades of light from the sun, or a different atmosphere for different persons; but in Switzerland, in proportion to the destitution of the child so was the excellence of the education given to it, for, having no friend, it should be educated as to become its own best friend. In the evening the children had an hour's practical instruction in the work of their future life. If it were to be watchmaking, they had their instructor, and thus served an hour of their apprenticeship. The law compelled them to attend school up to the age of fourteen. But in England if the great-grandfather were a pauper, so was the grand-father, the father, the chad, and so on to interminable generations, and thus there was 5 per cent, of the people in this country made paupers by gross mismanagement. The educational commissioners in Switzerland were the fathers of the poor Swiss children; and, after their education, application would be made to some manufacturer, to whom, after having a report of the boy's progress at school, he would be, apprenticed. The boy then stood on his own merits, and probably became a foreman. After a number of years one of the commissioners might go to the bankers, who would invite the man's employer, and, if a good account were given of the foreman, he would be advanced £2000 or £3000. Thus the lowest classes were brought up and educated and became men of business. In England, however, it was once a pauper always a pauper. That really was the reason why the English workman was beaten by the Swiss. The result came from the very foundation—the character, the quality of the instruction that the child obtained. He had once heard Cobden say, "Put brains into the ends of the boy's fingers —brains; fingers alone won't do." And they did so in Switzerland, and that was the reason why they beat the English. Sir John Bennett is said to be not only the best watch and clock maker in the world, but the kindest landlord in Sussex, and his farm near Hastings is described as "a rural paradise."
Source: The Herald of Health - 1881
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THE E.H.H. SMITH SILVER Co.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The E. H. H. Smith Silver Company, which has been for some time in the hands of Receiver John T. King, appointed by the Superior Court, will in all probability be sold some time during the next week or two. An injunction prohibiting the sale was granted recently in the District Court, but error has been found in that decision, and the injunction has been withdrawn. The reason for the receivership has not yet become definitely known, and is causing some wonder in financial circles as the Silver company has been for some time past supposed to be making considerable returns on the investment. It is understood that a bid from a New York broker will finally be accepted by the receiver.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1919
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
The E. H. H. Smith Silver Company, which has been for some time in the hands of Receiver John T. King, appointed by the Superior Court, will in all probability be sold some time during the next week or two. An injunction prohibiting the sale was granted recently in the District Court, but error has been found in that decision, and the injunction has been withdrawn. The reason for the receivership has not yet become definitely known, and is causing some wonder in financial circles as the Silver company has been for some time past supposed to be making considerable returns on the investment. It is understood that a bid from a New York broker will finally be accepted by the receiver.
Source: The Metal Industry - May 1919
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JEWELERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN SOUND MONEY PARADE
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., Oct. 31.—To-night the National campaign practically came to a close by a mamouth torchlight and citizens’ parade in this city, fully 5,000 marching men being in line. One of the noticeable features of the demonstration was the standing in the social, commercial and financial world of many of those participating. The manufacturing jewelers of this vicinity manifested considerable interest in the parade, and many of them were to be noticed in the ranks. Col. Theo. A. Barton was marshal of the second division. Among the aides were: Hoffman S. Dorchester, David Burton, Eugene F. Lawton, Howard D. Wilcox, Martin S. Fanning, Louis Schmidt, Charles E. Hancock.
The great feature of the monster parade, which occupied nearly two hours in passing a given point, was the trades procession, in which were represented several concerns interested in the jewelry industry. Among these were the following:
Three heavy teams of the Gorham Mfg. Co , escorted by nearly 500 employes.
Tilden-Thurber Co., three handsome delivery wagons.
Wood, Bicknall & Potter, three wagons, attractively decorated.
Large team, bearing transparency “ Patriotism,” escorted by about 100 men, represented the Kent & Stanley Co., Limited.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th November 1896
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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., Oct. 31.—To-night the National campaign practically came to a close by a mamouth torchlight and citizens’ parade in this city, fully 5,000 marching men being in line. One of the noticeable features of the demonstration was the standing in the social, commercial and financial world of many of those participating. The manufacturing jewelers of this vicinity manifested considerable interest in the parade, and many of them were to be noticed in the ranks. Col. Theo. A. Barton was marshal of the second division. Among the aides were: Hoffman S. Dorchester, David Burton, Eugene F. Lawton, Howard D. Wilcox, Martin S. Fanning, Louis Schmidt, Charles E. Hancock.
The great feature of the monster parade, which occupied nearly two hours in passing a given point, was the trades procession, in which were represented several concerns interested in the jewelry industry. Among these were the following:
Three heavy teams of the Gorham Mfg. Co , escorted by nearly 500 employes.
Tilden-Thurber Co., three handsome delivery wagons.
Wood, Bicknall & Potter, three wagons, attractively decorated.
Large team, bearing transparency “ Patriotism,” escorted by about 100 men, represented the Kent & Stanley Co., Limited.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th November 1896
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NEW PREMISES FOR WENDELL & Co.
New York
Messrs. Wendell & Co., gold and silver refiners and manufacturing jewelers of William St., New York City, have purchased the six-story building known as Nos. 103 and 105 William St., and which is now being fitted for them.
Source: The Brass World and Platers Guide - May 1905
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New York
Messrs. Wendell & Co., gold and silver refiners and manufacturing jewelers of William St., New York City, have purchased the six-story building known as Nos. 103 and 105 William St., and which is now being fitted for them.
Source: The Brass World and Platers Guide - May 1905
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LUDWIG, REDLICH & Co. DISSOLVED
New York
Ludwig, Redlich & Co., silversmiths, 860 Broadway, have dissolved. Alexander Redlich having purchased the stock, trademarks, factory, etc., of the old firm, continues in business at the old address under the style of Redlich & Co. C. A. Cuppia and W. L. Washbourne, who represented the old firm on the road, will act in the same capacity for Redlich & Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th January 1896
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New York
Ludwig, Redlich & Co., silversmiths, 860 Broadway, have dissolved. Alexander Redlich having purchased the stock, trademarks, factory, etc., of the old firm, continues in business at the old address under the style of Redlich & Co. C. A. Cuppia and W. L. Washbourne, who represented the old firm on the road, will act in the same capacity for Redlich & Co.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th January 1896
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RUNAWAY HORSE SMASHED INTO JEWELLERS
Quebec
A horse belonging to a butcher named Fortin ran away on Thursday morning and in his career made for the shop window of Mr. Seifert, jeweller, Fabrique street, and managed to get his head and shoulders through the fine plate glass, completely smashing it in. The valuable articles in the window were fortunately but slightly damaged. The horse got considerably cut by the glass.
Source: The Saturday Budget - 25th April 1874
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Quebec
A horse belonging to a butcher named Fortin ran away on Thursday morning and in his career made for the shop window of Mr. Seifert, jeweller, Fabrique street, and managed to get his head and shoulders through the fine plate glass, completely smashing it in. The valuable articles in the window were fortunately but slightly damaged. The horse got considerably cut by the glass.
Source: The Saturday Budget - 25th April 1874
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SALE OF THE STOCK OF ROGERS & BROTHER
New York
The stock of Rogers & Bro., formerly of 16 Cortlandt street, has been removed to the old store of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., 36 E. Fourteenth street, where it is being sold at public auction in conjunction with the balance of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.'s stock by Auctioneer Edward Cane.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 3rd May 1899
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New York
The stock of Rogers & Bro., formerly of 16 Cortlandt street, has been removed to the old store of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., 36 E. Fourteenth street, where it is being sold at public auction in conjunction with the balance of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.'s stock by Auctioneer Edward Cane.
Source: The Jewelers Review - 3rd May 1899
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THE INTERNATIONAL SILVER Co. START PRODUCTION OF ECCLESIASTICAL SILVERWARE
Connecticut
The International Silver Co. have entered a new field in the silver ware line and are now devoting special attention to ecclesiastical furnishings for church altars, including chalices, candelabras and candlesticks, in fact, everything in the silver and gold line used in Catholic and Episcopal services. There are many articles in the list and since January last a force of men have been working on the designs under the direction of superintendent E. P. Golden and Henry Hirschfeld, who made them.
Source: The Jewellers' Circular - 3rd July 1901
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Connecticut
The International Silver Co. have entered a new field in the silver ware line and are now devoting special attention to ecclesiastical furnishings for church altars, including chalices, candelabras and candlesticks, in fact, everything in the silver and gold line used in Catholic and Episcopal services. There are many articles in the list and since January last a force of men have been working on the designs under the direction of superintendent E. P. Golden and Henry Hirschfeld, who made them.
Source: The Jewellers' Circular - 3rd July 1901
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