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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:13 am
by dognose
LEWIS HARRIS
Leeds and Scarborough
ALLEGED FRAUD ON CREDITORS
At Leeds, on Saturday, September 19, Lewis Harris, diamond merchant, formerly of Leeds and Scarborough, and Frederick Harris, medical student, his son, were remanded, charged with having conspired together to defraud the creditors of Lewis Harris, who was also charged with having committed various offences under the Debtors' Act.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st October 1885
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:31 am
by dognose
S. BARTON
Leeds
An example of the work of S. Barton, a student at the Leeds School of Art:
This image is from 1916.
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:55 am
by dognose
W.A. BUTLAND
22, Kirkgate, Shipley
W.A. Butland - Shipley - 1915
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:09 pm
by dognose
W.S. ROBINSON
Richmond
On the back of the badge is the inscription, — “Chain and Badge of 18 carat gold, purchased by Voluntary Subscription. Richmond, Anno Domini, 1872, Thomas Thompson, Mayor’’ ; and on the back of the central link, — “Executed by W. S. Robinson, goldsmith, Richmond, Yorks.” This remarkable fine example of the goldsmiths and jewellers art was designed and manufactured, at a cost of £250, by Mr. Robinson, who received a special vote of thanks from the Corporation “for the admirable taste, research and judgment, care and industry, shown in the design, workmanship, and exquisite execution of the chain and badge.”
Source:
Old Yorkshire - 1889
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:47 am
by dognose
JOHN GRIFFITH
57, North Parade, and 71, Otley Road, Bradford
NOTICES OF DIVIDENDS
GRIFFITH, John, 47, Byron-street, and carrying on business at 57, North-parade, and 71, Otley-road, all in the city of Bradford.
JEWELLER.
Court—BRADFORD.
No. of Matter—45 of 1924.
Amount per £—7¼d.
First or Final, or otherwise—First and Final.
When Payable—Jan. 14, 1927.
Where Payable—27, Frederick-street, Birmingham
Source: The London Gazette - 4th January 1927
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:03 am
by dognose
FATTORINI & SONS Ltd.
Bradford
Fattorini & Sons, Ltd. - Bradford - 1911
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:24 pm
by dognose
JOSEPH TAYLOR
Leeds Bridge and 140, Meadow Lane, Leeds
Joseph Taylor - Leeds - 1877
Joseph Taylor - Leeds - 1877
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:17 am
by dognose
MIDDLETON & POLLARD
143, Briggate and 18-19-20, Market Street, Leeds
Middleton & Pollard - Leeds - 1877
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:59 am
by dognose
S. HEAPS & Co.
277, Hunslet Road, Leeds
S. Heaps & Co. - Leeds - 1911
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:00 am
by dognose
W. DAWSON
Ivegate, Bradford
Daring Jewelry Robbery
A daring robbery took place on the morning of the 14th ult. at the shop of Mr. W. Dawson, jeweler, Ivegate, Bradford. The thief entered the shop, which is situated in a busy thoroughfare, in broad daylight, and opening the window case, extracted a number of valuable diamond rings, with which he got clear away. The robbery was perpetrated during the momentary absence of an assistant at the back of the shop, and in full view of the passengers in the street.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st October 1892
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:45 am
by dognose
S. COWLAM
31, Duncan Street, Leeds
S. Cowlam - Leeds - 1877
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:27 am
by dognose
C.A. BURRAS
Leeds
An example of the work of C.A. Burras, a student at the Leeds School of Art:
This image is from 1916.
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:00 am
by dognose
FLORENCE MILNES
Bradford
An example of the work of Florence Milnes, a student at the Bradford School of Art:
These images are from 1916.
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:18 am
by dognose
R. THOMPSON
Duke Street, Settle
R. Thompson - Settle - 1882
Established in 1866.
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 4:46 am
by dognose
J.J. HAYHURST
51, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds
J.J. Hayhurst - Headingley - 1905
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:21 am
by dognose
HANNAH CHARLES JEWELLERY (Leeds) Ltd.
Rutland House, 38-42, Call Lane, and Concourse House, Wellington Street, Leeds
Hannah Charles Jewellery (Leeds) Ltd. - Leeds - 1979
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:08 pm
by dognose
EDWARD WILLIAM CHINN
John William Street, Huddersfield
FAILURE OF A JEWELLER AND SILVERSMITH
A petition for the liquidation of the affairs of Edward William Chinn, jeweller and silversmith, of John William Street, by arrangement or composition, was filed in the Huddersfield County Court, on Monday afternoon, by Messrs. Learoyd, Learoyd, and Morrison, the debtor's solicitors. The liabilities are estimated at £1,150. Mr. Fred Carter, accountant, Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has been appointed receiver and manager of the Debtor's estate.
Source: The Huddersfield Daily Chronicle - 12th July 1876
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:15 pm
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WILLIAM FISHER
Castlegate, Huddersfield
Deaths
On the 17th Inst. Aged 62 years, Mr. William Fisher, silversmith, Castlegate.
Source: The Huddersfield Daily Chronicle - 19th March 1877
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 12:43 pm
by dognose
BETHEL JACOBS
7, Whitefriargate, Hull
In the latter part of July, Mr. Bethel Jacobs, of No. 7, Whitefriar-gate, erected in front of his establishment, for the benefit of sea captains and the inhabitants generally, an Electric Time Ball, a scientific contrivance which, being connected by electric telegraph with the Observatory at Greenwich, indicates the exact moment of noon daily, by the fall of the ball. The instrument is fixed in a glass case above the royal arms which surmount the shop front. Mr. Jacobs is jeweller and silversmith to her Majesty, at Hull. His appointment bears the date of December 27th, 1854.
Source: General and Concise History and Description of the Town and Port of Kingston-upon-Hull - James Joseph Sheahan - 1864
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Re: The English Provincial Trade - Yorkshire (Not Sheffield or York)
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:04 pm
by dognose
BENJAMIN GAUNT & SONS
3 & 4, Mayday Green, Barnsley
Benjn. Gaunt & Sons - Barnsley - 1900
Benjn. Gaunt & Sons - Barnsley - 1914
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