Scottish Advertisements and Information
Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
G. PATERSON
38, Alloway Street, Ayr
A rather original and striking advertisement emanating from the well-known firm of Messrs, G. Paterson, watchmakers and jewellers, Alloway Street, Ayr, is at present appearing in the local newspapers, and I should imagine that this is greatly catching the eye of the public. The advertisement is amusingly headed "Sick Watches," and in the explanatory letterpress which follows we are told "watches and clocks get out of sorts just as human beings do, and they require skilled treatment just the same. There is a hospital for sick watches at 38, Alloway Street, and an able surgeon who understands their ailments, whatever is wrong. If you have a sick watch or clock and want it made right at a reasonable charge and upheld for one year, bring it to us."
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th May 1914
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38, Alloway Street, Ayr
A rather original and striking advertisement emanating from the well-known firm of Messrs, G. Paterson, watchmakers and jewellers, Alloway Street, Ayr, is at present appearing in the local newspapers, and I should imagine that this is greatly catching the eye of the public. The advertisement is amusingly headed "Sick Watches," and in the explanatory letterpress which follows we are told "watches and clocks get out of sorts just as human beings do, and they require skilled treatment just the same. There is a hospital for sick watches at 38, Alloway Street, and an able surgeon who understands their ailments, whatever is wrong. If you have a sick watch or clock and want it made right at a reasonable charge and upheld for one year, bring it to us."
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th May 1914
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JAMES NESS & SON
38, Queensferry Street, Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of James Ness & Son of Edinburgh:
J N & S - JAMES NESS & SON/EDNR - Edinburgh - 1992
The business of James Henry Ness and Gordon Hill Ness.
James Ness & Son entered their marks, 'JN&S' and 'J.N.&S' with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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38, Queensferry Street, Edinburgh
An example of the work and mark of James Ness & Son of Edinburgh:
J N & S - JAMES NESS & SON/EDNR - Edinburgh - 1992
The business of James Henry Ness and Gordon Hill Ness.
James Ness & Son entered their marks, 'JN&S' and 'J.N.&S' with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM MACKIE
Hatton, Aberdeenshire
We learn that Flight-Sergeant George Mackie, of the Royal Flying Corps (son of Mr. William Mackie, watchmaker and jeweller, Hatton, Aberdeenshire) has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He served his apprenticeship with Mr. Davidson, New Deer, and was employed in Alloa when he enlisted. The gallant Flight-Sergeant has seen a lot of active service since he donned the uniform a considerable time ago, and he thoroughly deserves the new honour which has been bestowed on him.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th May 1917
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Hatton, Aberdeenshire
We learn that Flight-Sergeant George Mackie, of the Royal Flying Corps (son of Mr. William Mackie, watchmaker and jeweller, Hatton, Aberdeenshire) has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He served his apprenticeship with Mr. Davidson, New Deer, and was employed in Alloa when he enlisted. The gallant Flight-Sergeant has seen a lot of active service since he donned the uniform a considerable time ago, and he thoroughly deserves the new honour which has been bestowed on him.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th May 1917
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
H S
Unknown
An example of the marks of the yet to be identified Scottish Provincial silversmith, HS:
HS - b - Thistle - b
Similar marks also appear with the maker's marks of 'I·A', 'PS', and 'RH'.
See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62964
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Unknown
An example of the marks of the yet to be identified Scottish Provincial silversmith, HS:
HS - b - Thistle - b
Similar marks also appear with the maker's marks of 'I·A', 'PS', and 'RH'.
See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62964
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
THOMAS SMITH & SONS
47, George Street, Edinburgh
Thomas Smith & Sons - Edinburgh - 1913
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47, George Street, Edinburgh
Thomas Smith & Sons - Edinburgh - 1913
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
LINDSAY BEECH
Glasgow and Kilmarnock
An example of the mark of Lindsay Beech:
LB - Edinburgh
Lindsay Beech was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John M'Ewan, writer in Edinburgh, on the 25th August 1794 at Canongate.
Lindsay Beech was recorded as the assistant assay master at the Glasgow Assay Office in 1837.
Lindsay Beech died on the 25th September 1845.
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Glasgow and Kilmarnock
An example of the mark of Lindsay Beech:
LB - Edinburgh
Lindsay Beech was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John M'Ewan, writer in Edinburgh, on the 25th August 1794 at Canongate.
Lindsay Beech was recorded as the assistant assay master at the Glasgow Assay Office in 1837.
Lindsay Beech died on the 25th September 1845.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
A. BARRIE & SON
4, George Street, Edinburgh
A. Barrie & Son - Edinburgh - 1905
Andrew Barrie and John Barrie.
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4, George Street, Edinburgh
A. Barrie & Son - Edinburgh - 1905
Andrew Barrie and John Barrie.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JOHN McQUEEN
Banff
An example of the work and mark of John McQueen of Banff:
B - A - Thistle - McQ
John McQueen's working period is thought to be from 1816 to 1839.
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Banff
An example of the work and mark of John McQueen of Banff:
B - A - Thistle - McQ
John McQueen's working period is thought to be from 1816 to 1839.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
BOWIE
294, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Messrs. Bowie are disposing of their business at 294, Sauchiehall Street.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1915
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294, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Messrs. Bowie are disposing of their business at 294, Sauchiehall Street.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1915
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
ANDREW McKENZIE
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
It has been intimated that the representatives of the late Mr. Andrew McKenzie, watchmaker, jeweller and optician, Turriff, have transferred the old-established business to Mr. William Hunter McKenzie. The new proprietor will carry on the concern under the original name, and, with his varied and lengthy experience in all branches of the jewellery business, I have no doubt the Mr. McKenzie will worthily maintain the high reputation enjoyed by the establishment during many past years.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st August 1914
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Turriff, Aberdeenshire
It has been intimated that the representatives of the late Mr. Andrew McKenzie, watchmaker, jeweller and optician, Turriff, have transferred the old-established business to Mr. William Hunter McKenzie. The new proprietor will carry on the concern under the original name, and, with his varied and lengthy experience in all branches of the jewellery business, I have no doubt the Mr. McKenzie will worthily maintain the high reputation enjoyed by the establishment during many past years.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st August 1914
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JAMES GILLOUGLEY
11, Gauze Street, and 58, Causeyside Street, Paisley
James Gillougley - Paisley - 1950
James Gillougley - Paisley - Undated
Incorporated as a limited liability company, James Gillougley Limited, 1st February 1955. Thought to be in business until the late 1990's.
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11, Gauze Street, and 58, Causeyside Street, Paisley
James Gillougley - Paisley - 1950
James Gillougley - Paisley - Undated
Incorporated as a limited liability company, James Gillougley Limited, 1st February 1955. Thought to be in business until the late 1990's.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
A. & C. CAMPBELL
3, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow and Pierhead, Rothsay
Noted as successors to D. & W. Hislop.
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3, Argyle Arcade, Glasgow and Pierhead, Rothsay
Noted as successors to D. & W. Hislop.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM GRANT
Duke Street, Huntly
Noted in business during the 1880's-1890's.
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Duke Street, Huntly
Noted in business during the 1880's-1890's.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM TAYLOR HARRIS
44, Moss Street, Paisley
Intimation is made of the interesting fact that the trustees of the late Mr. William Taylor Harris - who for a goodly number of years conducted a very successful business as watchmaker and jeweller at 44, Moss Street, Paisley - have sold and transferred that concern to Miss Rebecca Ann Dixon. Miss Dixon, I understand, will continue to carry on the business in question for her own behalf, under, however, the old and familiar name.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th November 1914
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44, Moss Street, Paisley
Intimation is made of the interesting fact that the trustees of the late Mr. William Taylor Harris - who for a goodly number of years conducted a very successful business as watchmaker and jeweller at 44, Moss Street, Paisley - have sold and transferred that concern to Miss Rebecca Ann Dixon. Miss Dixon, I understand, will continue to carry on the business in question for her own behalf, under, however, the old and familiar name.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th November 1914
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JAMES CORNFUTE
Perth
An example of the work and mark of James Cornfute of Perth:
IC - Double-headed spread eagle - IC - Double-headed spread eagle - IC
James Cornfute (b.15-1-1751-d.18-2-1828).
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Perth
An example of the work and mark of James Cornfute of Perth:
IC - Double-headed spread eagle - IC - Double-headed spread eagle - IC
James Cornfute (b.15-1-1751-d.18-2-1828).
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
J. & T. WILSON
17, Oswald Street, Glasgow
J. & T. Wilson - Glasgow - 1903
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17, Oswald Street, Glasgow
J. & T. Wilson - Glasgow - 1903
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JOHN FRASER - SILVERCRAFT
51, Castle Street, Inverness
An example of the work and mark of John Fraser of Inverness:
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
See: viewtopic.php?p=168058&hilit=fraser+john#p168058
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51, Castle Street, Inverness
An example of the work and mark of John Fraser of Inverness:
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
John Fraser - Inverness - 1981
See: viewtopic.php?p=168058&hilit=fraser+john#p168058
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
ISLE OF MULL SILVER & GOLDSMITHS
Main Street, Tobermory, Mull
An example of the work and mark of Isle of Mull Silver & Goldsmiths:
PD/AC - Edinburgh - 1993
The business of Philip Campbell.
The Isle of Mull Silver & Goldsmiths is registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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Main Street, Tobermory, Mull
An example of the work and mark of Isle of Mull Silver & Goldsmiths:
PD/AC - Edinburgh - 1993
The business of Philip Campbell.
The Isle of Mull Silver & Goldsmiths is registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office.
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
JAMES RANKIN
Bridge Street, Glasgow
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
Rankin, James, Bridge Street, Glasgow, jeweller, watch and clock maker. Meeting : John Miller and J. M. Steel's, 71, Queen Street, Glasgow, C.A. November 17th at 12, to consider trustee's discharge.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1890
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Bridge Street, Glasgow
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
Rankin, James, Bridge Street, Glasgow, jeweller, watch and clock maker. Meeting : John Miller and J. M. Steel's, 71, Queen Street, Glasgow, C.A. November 17th at 12, to consider trustee's discharge.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1890
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Re: Scottish Advertisements and Information
........Gilbert Ross
................Academy Street, Inverness, and Invergordon
There is already a very similar image from a knife blade in this section of the Forum. The images show cutlery retailed by an ironmonger Gilbert Ross at Inverness.
viewtopic.php?p=127513&hilit=gilbert+ro ... %20Academy
The dates reference in that post suggest 1920's but the presence on Academy Street appears from 1900 though the address number listed has variation according to Post Office directories.
........Inverness burgh directory > 1902-1903 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 27 Academy street. ho.Lovat road
........Inverness burgh directory > 1909-1910 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 31 Academy street. ho.Lovat road
........Inverness burgh directory > 1911-1912 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 20 Academy street, ho.Lovat road
The mark above the "Gilbert Ross" name on my image and in the other post appear as, "C", "+ mark over + mark", followed by "X". That mark was used by Sheffield's "Lockwood Brothers". It is possible however, that at the demise of "Lockwoods" concern the mark could have been "traded" on.
Information on line also suggests Gilbert Ross took over a second ironmongers in Inverness on Hamilton Street (possibly 22), known as "Mitchells". Gilbert Ross's businesses lasted into the 2nd half of the 20th Century.
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................Academy Street, Inverness, and Invergordon
There is already a very similar image from a knife blade in this section of the Forum. The images show cutlery retailed by an ironmonger Gilbert Ross at Inverness.
viewtopic.php?p=127513&hilit=gilbert+ro ... %20Academy
The dates reference in that post suggest 1920's but the presence on Academy Street appears from 1900 though the address number listed has variation according to Post Office directories.
........Inverness burgh directory > 1902-1903 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 27 Academy street. ho.Lovat road
........Inverness burgh directory > 1909-1910 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 31 Academy street. ho.Lovat road
........Inverness burgh directory > 1911-1912 Ross, Gilbert, ironmonger, 20 Academy street, ho.Lovat road
The mark above the "Gilbert Ross" name on my image and in the other post appear as, "C", "+ mark over + mark", followed by "X". That mark was used by Sheffield's "Lockwood Brothers". It is possible however, that at the demise of "Lockwoods" concern the mark could have been "traded" on.
Information on line also suggests Gilbert Ross took over a second ironmongers in Inverness on Hamilton Street (possibly 22), known as "Mitchells". Gilbert Ross's businesses lasted into the 2nd half of the 20th Century.
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