Key for Prince Albert Victor.—A handsome key was presented to H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor on the occasion of his opening the Harrogate Path Hospital, and was made by Messrs. T. and J. Bragg, of Birmingham, on the part of Mr. A. Fattorini, of Harrogate. The head of the key is an elaborate vesica shape, open at the end. The obverse is occupied by the arms of H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor, given in correct heraldic colours in enamel, and is surmounted by the royal crest. At the sides are shown York roses in enamel. The arms and crest of Harrogate are shown in enamel on the reverse : above this is given an Esculapian staff twined with a serpent and surmounted by the cock. Below the shield bearing the arms there is an enamelled ribbon having the words " Harrogate Bath Hospital." The head is joined to the column of key by a beautiful Gothic capital, and below are a series of rich mouldings. The whole has been carried out in the best possible style, and is cased in velvet, the lid having a shield bearing the following inscription :—
"Presented to H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor, on the opening of the Harrogate Bath Hospital and Rawson Convalescent Home, July 18th, 1889."
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1889
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Re: T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham
Messrs. Bragg are, of course, busy as usual on presentation work for Institutions and Corporations. A great deal of this kind of work though is ordered from other places than Birmingham and is not generally supposed to hail from that city. It does not bear the name of a Birmingham firm, but I suppose this doesn't much matter, for anyone particularly interested in the subject would know its origin and in many cases the very firm by whom it was produced. Everyone in the trade, at all events, would know who made any individual casket, key or chain, and after all it is this which is the important matter.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd September 1889
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Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd September 1889
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T & J Bragg - Birmingham - 1858
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T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham - 1914
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CIVIC MACE FOR DEWSBURY
A large and elaborate silver-gilt mace has just been manufactured by Messrs. T. & J. Bragg, of Birmingham, as the result of a ladies' subscription in honour of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the incorporation of the borough of Dewsbury. In style it is harmonious with the fine gold mayoral chain designed after Pugin, and also made by Messrs. Bragg, for the Corporation nearly a quarter-of-a-century ago. Four massive arms support the orb and cross, the bars being enriched with tracery, while the fillet is an example of Gothic foliation, with the conventional cross of thorns, suiting the ecclesiastical spirit of the town shield. In this the cross of St. Paulinus, who founded Christianity in that district in the sixth century, is conspicuous, while the hanging fleece, with the cross of Edward the Confessor, gives a timely reference to the industry of the district. These are in enamel, with the borough motto, and on the reverse are the richly-enamelled arms, crest, &c, of the reigning Sovereign. Four Gothic brackets support the head and lead down to the first projecting knop, in which are a series of enamelled carbochens, each bearing a letter, and together giving the name " Dewsbury." The dividing bands are decorated in the style chosen. The lower end of the mace is enamelled with a monogram of the present Mayor and an elaborate inscription.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st May 1887
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A large and elaborate silver-gilt mace has just been manufactured by Messrs. T. & J. Bragg, of Birmingham, as the result of a ladies' subscription in honour of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the incorporation of the borough of Dewsbury. In style it is harmonious with the fine gold mayoral chain designed after Pugin, and also made by Messrs. Bragg, for the Corporation nearly a quarter-of-a-century ago. Four massive arms support the orb and cross, the bars being enriched with tracery, while the fillet is an example of Gothic foliation, with the conventional cross of thorns, suiting the ecclesiastical spirit of the town shield. In this the cross of St. Paulinus, who founded Christianity in that district in the sixth century, is conspicuous, while the hanging fleece, with the cross of Edward the Confessor, gives a timely reference to the industry of the district. These are in enamel, with the borough motto, and on the reverse are the richly-enamelled arms, crest, &c, of the reigning Sovereign. Four Gothic brackets support the head and lead down to the first projecting knop, in which are a series of enamelled carbochens, each bearing a letter, and together giving the name " Dewsbury." The dividing bands are decorated in the style chosen. The lower end of the mace is enamelled with a monogram of the present Mayor and an elaborate inscription.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st May 1887
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Re: T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership for some time subsisting and carried on formerly at No. 72, Northwood-street, and afterwards at No. 18, Vittoria-street, in Birmingham, between us the undersigned, Thomas Perry Bragg, Thomas Bragg, and John Bragg, as Goldsmiths and Jewellers, under the style or firm of Thomas Perry Bragg, or T. P. Bragg, was this day dissolved by mutual consent; and notice is hereby further given, that the business will be continued by Thomas Bragg and John Bragg, in whose name the business will be carried on, and who will settle, receive, and pay all debts and sums of money, due and owing to and from the copartnership concern.—Dated this 31st day of March A.D. 1852.
Thomas Perry Bragg.
Thomas Bragg.
John Bragg.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th April 1852
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Thomas Perry Bragg.
Thomas Bragg.
John Bragg.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th April 1852
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Re: T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham
Mr. J. W. Tonks (of Messrs. Bragg), who was appointed one of the fifteen jurors at the Paris Exhibition for jewellery, has just returned to England. His work is not quite finished, and he expects that he will have to go to Paris again very shortly. He states that the duties were somewhat extensive, as frequently more than half-an-hour would be spent over one exhibit, which would be taken from its case and minutely examined. The duties, however arduous, are recognised well by the Parisians, and the jurors were feted and feasted and made much of in every way. England makes a good show of jewellery, and English work is everywhere appreciated as fully as it deserves.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1889
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Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1889
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Re: T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham
In commemoration of the Coronation а mace is to be presented to Gateshead by the mayor of that borough. The head of the mace is a representation of the new crown authorised by the King; the arms and crest of Gateshead and of the county of Durham are contained in the centre division : and the leading trades of the district are set forth in repoussé work on the column. The mace has been made by Messrs. T. and J. Bragg, of Birmingham.
Source: The Building News - 16th May 1902
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Source: The Building News - 16th May 1902
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There are certain tendencies, however, which indicate a slightly more stable state of things. The thin wire bangle and the narrow bracelet are yielding a little to wider ones, and some fine things of an inch in width are being worn in Paris. Some of these are plain, while many of them are of all kinds of fancy designs, utterly disregarding anyone "style" however. There are also some beautiful things in enamelled work, weighing from one-and-a-half to two ounces, which are enamelled in exquisite fashion inside as well as outside. There are also some charming brooches, light and graceful, chiefly of the May-blossom type, enamelled in colours and associated with a diamond or two. The tendency towards the Empire style, of which I spoke in some of my recent "jottings," is become a little more pronounced, and Queen Anne is becoming disregarded even more now in favour of Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and Louis Seize. This tendency has been taken up by Messrs. T. and J. Bragg, among others, who are developing it and producing some pretty work in this style. There can be no doubt about it being very artistic, and I hope to see it come largely into fashion.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd September 1889
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Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 2nd September 1889
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Re: T. & J. Bragg - Birmingham
MAYORAL CHAIN FOR RAWTENSTALL
Upon the incorporation of this town last year a committee of ladies was formed for the purpose of collecting subscriptions towards supplying a mayor's chain for the borough. Messrs. T. and J. Bragg, of Birmingham, were asked to supply designs, from which they have since been successful in obtaining the order. The badge of 18-carat gold, Hall marked, is quatrefoil in shape, and has a beautiful wrought border in which wrought bosses and flowers alternate, joining the centre link by a pretty Gothic and beaded finial. In the centre are given the full arms and crest of the Borough of Rawtenstall, in correct heraldic colors, which is very picturesque — two stags trotting in chief, and cows feeding at base. These charges are very beautifully enamelled, and on the centre fesse is the running fox and two bales of cotton, symbolising the trade of the district. The squirrel crest, at top, refers to the time when the country was not invaded by manufactures, while sprigs of cotton-plant at sides indicate again this modern industry. Below this is a charmingly executed enamelled ribbon with the motto of the borough, " Floret qui laborat." Wreaths of oak and laurel appear at each side of the shield, while white and red roses occupy the two side members of the quatrefoil. The centre link, from which the badge is suspended, is arranged in four divisions and is surmounted by a mural coronet, as referring to the mayoral office ; while in the centre is given the monogram of the first mayor, in gold letters on a blue enamelled field, and this is surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel. On either side of the centre link is a finely wrought mace, betokening the Royal authority delegated to the mayor for the time being for the government of the borough. The links of the chain itself are arranged in style to fall in with the main link and harmonise with its shape. One of the alternate links takes the form of the letter "R" the initial of the borough ; while the principal links are oblong with projecting arches similar to the sides of the badge. On these Jinks are shields surmounted by a mural coronet. These shields are intended to be occupied by the arms, crest, and motto or monogram of the mayors of the borough. The whole has been carried out in the finest style of workmanship, and is enclosed in a morocco case.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1892
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Upon the incorporation of this town last year a committee of ladies was formed for the purpose of collecting subscriptions towards supplying a mayor's chain for the borough. Messrs. T. and J. Bragg, of Birmingham, were asked to supply designs, from which they have since been successful in obtaining the order. The badge of 18-carat gold, Hall marked, is quatrefoil in shape, and has a beautiful wrought border in which wrought bosses and flowers alternate, joining the centre link by a pretty Gothic and beaded finial. In the centre are given the full arms and crest of the Borough of Rawtenstall, in correct heraldic colors, which is very picturesque — two stags trotting in chief, and cows feeding at base. These charges are very beautifully enamelled, and on the centre fesse is the running fox and two bales of cotton, symbolising the trade of the district. The squirrel crest, at top, refers to the time when the country was not invaded by manufactures, while sprigs of cotton-plant at sides indicate again this modern industry. Below this is a charmingly executed enamelled ribbon with the motto of the borough, " Floret qui laborat." Wreaths of oak and laurel appear at each side of the shield, while white and red roses occupy the two side members of the quatrefoil. The centre link, from which the badge is suspended, is arranged in four divisions and is surmounted by a mural coronet, as referring to the mayoral office ; while in the centre is given the monogram of the first mayor, in gold letters on a blue enamelled field, and this is surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel. On either side of the centre link is a finely wrought mace, betokening the Royal authority delegated to the mayor for the time being for the government of the borough. The links of the chain itself are arranged in style to fall in with the main link and harmonise with its shape. One of the alternate links takes the form of the letter "R" the initial of the borough ; while the principal links are oblong with projecting arches similar to the sides of the badge. On these Jinks are shields surmounted by a mural coronet. These shields are intended to be occupied by the arms, crest, and motto or monogram of the mayors of the borough. The whole has been carried out in the finest style of workmanship, and is enclosed in a morocco case.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1892
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