GEORGE GRIFFITHS
55, later, 5, Penton Street, London
INSOLVENT DEBTORS
PETITIONS TO BE HEARD At the Court, in Portugal-street, Lincoln't Inn Fields, Middlesex.
Wednesday, July 14, at 9.
Griffiths George, formerly of No. 55, Penton-street, Pentonville, jeweller and silversmith, and agent to the County Fire Office, Regent-street, afterwards and late of No. 5, Penton-street, jeweller and silversmith.
Source: The Law Advertiser - 8th July 1830
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Some London Advertisements and Information
Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
R. FAVELL, ELLIOT & Co.
Bedford Plate Works, Bucknall Street, Oxford Street, London and 13, Norfolk Lane, Sheffield
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Rupert Favell and Henry Elliott the younger, carrying on the business of Silver and Electro Plate Manufacturers, at Bedford Plate Works, Bucknall-street, Oxford-street, in the county of Middlesex, and at No. 13, Norfolk-lane, Sheffield, in the county of York., under the style or firm of R. Favell, Elliott, and Co., has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 31st day of December, 1890; and that all debts due to and owing by the said late Partnership will be received and paid by the said Rupert Favell, by whom the said business has been from the said 31st day of December, 1890, and will in future be carried on, under the style or firm of R. Favell and Co.
Dated this 19th day of February, 1891.
RUPERT FAVELL.
HENRY ELLIOTT, Junr.
Source: The London Gazette - 24th February 1891
Rupert Favell was formerly a partner in the business of Creswick & Co. of Sheffield.
The business was taken over by William Hutton & Sons of Sheffield in 1893.
R. Favell & Co. entered their marks, 'R·F' contained within an oblong punch (16th February 1874), and 'R·F' contained within a heraldic shield (28th April 1879, 6th July 1880, and 24th July 1891), with the London Assay Office.
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Bedford Plate Works, Bucknall Street, Oxford Street, London and 13, Norfolk Lane, Sheffield
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Rupert Favell and Henry Elliott the younger, carrying on the business of Silver and Electro Plate Manufacturers, at Bedford Plate Works, Bucknall-street, Oxford-street, in the county of Middlesex, and at No. 13, Norfolk-lane, Sheffield, in the county of York., under the style or firm of R. Favell, Elliott, and Co., has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 31st day of December, 1890; and that all debts due to and owing by the said late Partnership will be received and paid by the said Rupert Favell, by whom the said business has been from the said 31st day of December, 1890, and will in future be carried on, under the style or firm of R. Favell and Co.
Dated this 19th day of February, 1891.
RUPERT FAVELL.
HENRY ELLIOTT, Junr.
Source: The London Gazette - 24th February 1891
Rupert Favell was formerly a partner in the business of Creswick & Co. of Sheffield.
The business was taken over by William Hutton & Sons of Sheffield in 1893.
R. Favell & Co. entered their marks, 'R·F' contained within an oblong punch (16th February 1874), and 'R·F' contained within a heraldic shield (28th April 1879, 6th July 1880, and 24th July 1891), with the London Assay Office.
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JOSEPH McGREGOR CROUCH - ROYAL SCOTCH JEWELLERY Co.
HENRY CROUCH - SCOTCH JEWELLERY COMPANY
202 and 264, Regent Street, London
Noted as an exhibitor at the Paris Exposition of 1889:
An original feature in the British sections is the stand of J. M. Crough (sic), Royal Scotch jeweler, of Regent street, London. I am hardly prepared to attest on oath that his Highland jewelry is of the exact style worn by Burns’ bonny lassies ; but those brooches in the shape of dirks and claymores, and those vinaigrettes made of horn are very pretty. The exhibits contains no end of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc., consisting mainly of Scotch fancy stones, and Mr. Crough (sic) says he has already sold a large quantity of his sweet little trefoils in Connemara marble.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1889
A short time ago the old Scotch establishment of Mr. Henry Crouch, at the top of Regent Street, was exhibiting selling-off bills, a little to the disappointment of many. Now, however, we see something altogether different : magnificent premises have been opened nearly opposite Conduit Street, as the Scotch Jewelry Company, Henry Crouch manager. At present we see no cairngorms, ram's heads, and so on, nor a copy of the gude sword with which McDonald of Keppoch fought at Culloden, Kimberley and other colonies furnishing the supplies.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweler and Silversmith - 1st October 1892
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HENRY CROUCH - SCOTCH JEWELLERY COMPANY
202 and 264, Regent Street, London
Noted as an exhibitor at the Paris Exposition of 1889:
An original feature in the British sections is the stand of J. M. Crough (sic), Royal Scotch jeweler, of Regent street, London. I am hardly prepared to attest on oath that his Highland jewelry is of the exact style worn by Burns’ bonny lassies ; but those brooches in the shape of dirks and claymores, and those vinaigrettes made of horn are very pretty. The exhibits contains no end of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc., consisting mainly of Scotch fancy stones, and Mr. Crough (sic) says he has already sold a large quantity of his sweet little trefoils in Connemara marble.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - September 1889
A short time ago the old Scotch establishment of Mr. Henry Crouch, at the top of Regent Street, was exhibiting selling-off bills, a little to the disappointment of many. Now, however, we see something altogether different : magnificent premises have been opened nearly opposite Conduit Street, as the Scotch Jewelry Company, Henry Crouch manager. At present we see no cairngorms, ram's heads, and so on, nor a copy of the gude sword with which McDonald of Keppoch fought at Culloden, Kimberley and other colonies furnishing the supplies.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweler and Silversmith - 1st October 1892
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JOHN MACLEOD CROUCH
86, Davis Street, Berkeley Square, Oxford Street, and 1, Bruton Street, London
John Macleod Crouch entered his mark 'J.M.C', contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 15th October 1894.
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86, Davis Street, Berkeley Square, Oxford Street, and 1, Bruton Street, London
John Macleod Crouch entered his mark 'J.M.C', contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 15th October 1894.
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THOMAS JOHNSON
10, Dyer's Buildings, Holborn, later, 32, John Street, Bedford Row, London
An example of the work and mark of Thomas Johnson:
Retailer mark of Walter Thornhill & Co., 144, New Bond Street, London
TJ - London - 1863
Established c.1850 by Thomas Johnson.
Restyled c.1875 to Thomas Johnson & Sons.
Restyled c.1878 to Johnson, Sons & Edmunds (Thomas Johnson, Frederick Edmunds, Thomas George Johnson, and Edward James Winter Johnson).
The business was transferred to Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd. on the 27th August 1898.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlLondon14.html
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10, Dyer's Buildings, Holborn, later, 32, John Street, Bedford Row, London
An example of the work and mark of Thomas Johnson:
Retailer mark of Walter Thornhill & Co., 144, New Bond Street, London
TJ - London - 1863
Established c.1850 by Thomas Johnson.
Restyled c.1875 to Thomas Johnson & Sons.
Restyled c.1878 to Johnson, Sons & Edmunds (Thomas Johnson, Frederick Edmunds, Thomas George Johnson, and Edward James Winter Johnson).
The business was transferred to Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd. on the 27th August 1898.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlLondon14.html
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Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
SAMUEL BUCKLEY & Co. - THE SUCCESSORS OF SAMUEL BUCKLEY & CO. (of London & New York) Ltd.
Samuel Buckley & Co.
122, Holborn, and 34, Holborn Viaduct, London, and 100, William Street, New York
Samuel Buckley & Co. - London and New York - 1905
The business of Wilfred Buckley and Wilfred Leonard Wood. Their partnership was dissolved on the 7th May 1906.
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. (London and New York) Ltd.
Gamage Buildings, 118-122, Holborn, later, 2, Soho Square and 17, Tudor Place, Tottenham Court Road, London, and 225, Fifth Avenue, New York
The business of Wilfred Buckley, James Brown Ferguson, Philip Williams, John F. Pomphrey and J.C. Trehearne.
Wilfred Buckley, of Samuel Buckley & Co., London, who have an office in New York, is a grandson of the late Martin P. Kennard. Mr. Buckley has in his possession a letter dated July 6, 1847, written by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., to Mr. Buckley’s paternal grandfather, introducing Mr, Kennard on the occasion of his visit to London. This letter was the beginning of a friendship which was cemented by the subsequent marriage of the elder Mr. Buckley’s son and Mr. Kennard’s daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903
CHICAGO BOOK FAIR
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. ofLondon and New York were represented by Mr. J.G. Bishop, who displayed some very handsome new goods in leather purses, bill cases and other articles.
Source: The Bookseller & Latest Literature - 1910
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. (London and New York) Ltd. entered their mark, 'S.B & Co' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 25th October 1907 and 16th September 1909.
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Samuel Buckley & Co.
122, Holborn, and 34, Holborn Viaduct, London, and 100, William Street, New York
Samuel Buckley & Co. - London and New York - 1905
The business of Wilfred Buckley and Wilfred Leonard Wood. Their partnership was dissolved on the 7th May 1906.
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. (London and New York) Ltd.
Gamage Buildings, 118-122, Holborn, later, 2, Soho Square and 17, Tudor Place, Tottenham Court Road, London, and 225, Fifth Avenue, New York
The business of Wilfred Buckley, James Brown Ferguson, Philip Williams, John F. Pomphrey and J.C. Trehearne.
Wilfred Buckley, of Samuel Buckley & Co., London, who have an office in New York, is a grandson of the late Martin P. Kennard. Mr. Buckley has in his possession a letter dated July 6, 1847, written by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., to Mr. Buckley’s paternal grandfather, introducing Mr, Kennard on the occasion of his visit to London. This letter was the beginning of a friendship which was cemented by the subsequent marriage of the elder Mr. Buckley’s son and Mr. Kennard’s daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903
CHICAGO BOOK FAIR
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. ofLondon and New York were represented by Mr. J.G. Bishop, who displayed some very handsome new goods in leather purses, bill cases and other articles.
Source: The Bookseller & Latest Literature - 1910
The Successors of Samuel Buckley & Co. (London and New York) Ltd. entered their mark, 'S.B & Co' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 25th October 1907 and 16th September 1909.
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IGNATIUS WIEDER
Piccadilly Circus, London
Arrested for Trying to Evade the Custom Laws
Ignatius Wieder, 28 years of age, was for a few months and up to six weeks ago a jeweler in Piccadilly Circus, London. He secured a quantity of diamonds from large firms on memorandum, pawned them and fled to this country. Two weeks ago New York police received word that Wieder had cabled to England under the name of Blumenthal directing that his baggage be sent here in care of a Wall St. custom-house broker. In the mean time Wieder had been traced to 632 E. 9th St., and when he left there last Tuesday and went to the custom-house to see about his goods he was arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 10th August 1892
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Piccadilly Circus, London
Arrested for Trying to Evade the Custom Laws
Ignatius Wieder, 28 years of age, was for a few months and up to six weeks ago a jeweler in Piccadilly Circus, London. He secured a quantity of diamonds from large firms on memorandum, pawned them and fled to this country. Two weeks ago New York police received word that Wieder had cabled to England under the name of Blumenthal directing that his baggage be sent here in care of a Wall St. custom-house broker. In the mean time Wieder had been traced to 632 E. 9th St., and when he left there last Tuesday and went to the custom-house to see about his goods he was arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 10th August 1892
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Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
W. G. & H. LEA
St. James' Buildings, Clerkenwell, and 40, Hatton Garden, and 73, Fleet-street, and 21, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, London
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before the Court, at the Court-House, in Portugal Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Friday the 14th day of February 1840, at Nine o’Clock in the Forenoon, to be dealt with according to the Statute.
Henry Lea, late of No. 21, Coppice-row, Clerkenwell, previously of No. 40, Strand, both in Middlesex, in partnership with George Lea, as Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and formerly of St. James'-buildings, Clerkenwell, and then of No. 40, Hatton-garden, both in Middlesex, and at the same time of No. 73, Fleet-street, London, in partnership with William Lea and George Lea, under the firm of W. G. and H. Lea, Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers. George Lea, late of No. 21, Coppice-row, Clerkenwell, previously of No. 40, Strand, both in Middlesex, in partnership with Henry Lea, as Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and formerly of Saint James'-buildings, Clerkenwell, and then of No. 40, Hatton-garden, both in Middlesex, and at the same time of No. 73, Fleet-street, London, in partnership with William Lea and Henry Lea, under the firm of W. G. and H. Lea, Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and at the same time of Bath-place, Deptford-lane, Peckham, Surrey.
Source: The London Gazette - 24th January 1840
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St. James' Buildings, Clerkenwell, and 40, Hatton Garden, and 73, Fleet-street, and 21, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, London
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before the Court, at the Court-House, in Portugal Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Friday the 14th day of February 1840, at Nine o’Clock in the Forenoon, to be dealt with according to the Statute.
Henry Lea, late of No. 21, Coppice-row, Clerkenwell, previously of No. 40, Strand, both in Middlesex, in partnership with George Lea, as Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and formerly of St. James'-buildings, Clerkenwell, and then of No. 40, Hatton-garden, both in Middlesex, and at the same time of No. 73, Fleet-street, London, in partnership with William Lea and George Lea, under the firm of W. G. and H. Lea, Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers. George Lea, late of No. 21, Coppice-row, Clerkenwell, previously of No. 40, Strand, both in Middlesex, in partnership with Henry Lea, as Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and formerly of Saint James'-buildings, Clerkenwell, and then of No. 40, Hatton-garden, both in Middlesex, and at the same time of No. 73, Fleet-street, London, in partnership with William Lea and Henry Lea, under the firm of W. G. and H. Lea, Gold and Silversmiths and Jewellers, and at the same time of Bath-place, Deptford-lane, Peckham, Surrey.
Source: The London Gazette - 24th January 1840
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B.M. GOLDSTEIN
16, 18, & 20, Oxford Street, London
B.M. Goldstein - London - 1891
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16, 18, & 20, Oxford Street, London
B.M. Goldstein - London - 1891
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J.N. GOLDSTEIN
16, 18, 20, & 34, Oxford Street, and 10-12, Electric Avenue, Brixton, London
J.N. Goldstein - London - 1891
Presumably the successor to B.M. Goldstein (see above post).
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16, 18, 20, & 34, Oxford Street, and 10-12, Electric Avenue, Brixton, London
J.N. Goldstein - London - 1891
Presumably the successor to B.M. Goldstein (see above post).
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MORRIS GOLDSTEIN
34, Oxford Street, and 10-16, Electric Avenue, Brixton, London
Morris Goldstein - London - 1894
Morris Goldstein - London - 1897
Morris Goldstein - London - 1899
Presumably the successor to J.N. Goldstein (see above post).
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34, Oxford Street, and 10-16, Electric Avenue, Brixton, London
Morris Goldstein - London - 1894
Morris Goldstein - London - 1897
Morris Goldstein - London - 1899
Presumably the successor to J.N. Goldstein (see above post).
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JOHN LINNIT & WILLIAM ATKINSON
15, Fountain Court, Strand, London
An example of the work and mark of the partnership of John Linnit and William Atkinson:
JL above WA - London - 1814
John Linnit and William Atkinson entered their mark with the London Assay Office on the 24th July 1809.
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15, Fountain Court, Strand, London
An example of the work and mark of the partnership of John Linnit and William Atkinson:
JL above WA - London - 1814
John Linnit and William Atkinson entered their mark with the London Assay Office on the 24th July 1809.
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ALFRED GOAD & SONS
89, Westbourne Grove, and 29, High Street, Islington, London
Notice is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned Alfred Goad and Frederick John Goad carrying on business as Goldsmiths and Jewellers at 29 High-street Islington, N., under the style or firm of Alfred Goad and Sons has been dissolved by mutual consent, as and from the 5th day of March 1896. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Frederick John Goad—Dated this 5th day of March 1896.
ALFD. GOAD.
FREDERICK J. GOAD.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th March 1896
No. 29, was rebuilt in 1883–4 for Alfred Goad, watchmaker, as a shop-house for his own occupation. His builder was J. Sharman. Goad did not stint, packing a great deal of incident into five storeys on his narrow frontage, including a delightful arched balcony on the third floor, and the monogram AG&S, for Alfred Goad & Sons.
Source: Survey of London - Vol. 47 - Philip Temple - 2008
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89, Westbourne Grove, and 29, High Street, Islington, London
Notice is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned Alfred Goad and Frederick John Goad carrying on business as Goldsmiths and Jewellers at 29 High-street Islington, N., under the style or firm of Alfred Goad and Sons has been dissolved by mutual consent, as and from the 5th day of March 1896. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Frederick John Goad—Dated this 5th day of March 1896.
ALFD. GOAD.
FREDERICK J. GOAD.
Source: The London Gazette - 13th March 1896
No. 29, was rebuilt in 1883–4 for Alfred Goad, watchmaker, as a shop-house for his own occupation. His builder was J. Sharman. Goad did not stint, packing a great deal of incident into five storeys on his narrow frontage, including a delightful arched balcony on the third floor, and the monogram AG&S, for Alfred Goad & Sons.
Source: Survey of London - Vol. 47 - Philip Temple - 2008
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Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM PARKER & BENJAMIN SIMPSON
5, Staining Lane, London
An example of the work and mark of the partnership of William Parker and Benjamin Simpson:
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
William Parker and Benjamin Simpson entered their mark with the London Assay Office on the 8th April 1799.
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5, Staining Lane, London
An example of the work and mark of the partnership of William Parker and Benjamin Simpson:
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
WP above BS - London - 1799
William Parker and Benjamin Simpson entered their mark with the London Assay Office on the 8th April 1799.
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Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
LAWRENCE & LAWRENCE
Cheapside, London
JEWELLER'S SHOP ROBBED
LONDON. 26th May. The jewellery shop of Messrs. Lawrence and Lawrence, in Cheapside, was ransacked by burglars. They got away with several thousands pounds' worth of diamond rings and brooches.
Source: The Age - 28th May 1910
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Cheapside, London
JEWELLER'S SHOP ROBBED
LONDON. 26th May. The jewellery shop of Messrs. Lawrence and Lawrence, in Cheapside, was ransacked by burglars. They got away with several thousands pounds' worth of diamond rings and brooches.
Source: The Age - 28th May 1910
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H.S. HARRIS
Houndsditch, London
TWO INJURED IN RAID ON JEWELLER'S SHOP
Two shop assistants were attacked and injured by three men who ransacked the shop of Mr. H.S. Harris, goldsmith and silversmith in Houndsditch, London, yesterday.
One assistant was taken by ambulance to where a number of stitches were put in a head wound. After treatment he was able to go home. The assailants made off with a quantity of jewellery and got away before the police arrived. Mr. Harris's shop figured in the famous "Siege of Sidney Street" and the murder of three policemen on the night of December 16, 1910.
Source: The Glasgow Herald - 20th October 1932
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Houndsditch, London
TWO INJURED IN RAID ON JEWELLER'S SHOP
Two shop assistants were attacked and injured by three men who ransacked the shop of Mr. H.S. Harris, goldsmith and silversmith in Houndsditch, London, yesterday.
One assistant was taken by ambulance to where a number of stitches were put in a head wound. After treatment he was able to go home. The assailants made off with a quantity of jewellery and got away before the police arrived. Mr. Harris's shop figured in the famous "Siege of Sidney Street" and the murder of three policemen on the night of December 16, 1910.
Source: The Glasgow Herald - 20th October 1932
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PADGETT & BRAHAM
Lexington Street, later, 10, Shacklewell Road, London
An example of the work and mark of Padgett & Braham:
P&Bld - London - 1936
Joseph Braham was known as an upmarket cigarette case maker. In 1922 his business was absorbed by C.&W. Padgett to form the well known firm of Padgett (Charles) & Braham (Joseph).
C.H. Dumenil Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1938.
Padgett & Braham took over the workshops of Garrard & Co. when Garrard closed their Albermarle Street workshops in 1952.
Wakley & Wheeler was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1958.
W.H. Manton Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
R.E. Stone was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
W. Pairpoint & Sons Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1965.
H. Aston Ltd. was acquired by Padgett and Braham in 1969.
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Lexington Street, later, 10, Shacklewell Road, London
An example of the work and mark of Padgett & Braham:
P&Bld - London - 1936
Joseph Braham was known as an upmarket cigarette case maker. In 1922 his business was absorbed by C.&W. Padgett to form the well known firm of Padgett (Charles) & Braham (Joseph).
C.H. Dumenil Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1938.
Padgett & Braham took over the workshops of Garrard & Co. when Garrard closed their Albermarle Street workshops in 1952.
Wakley & Wheeler was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1958.
W.H. Manton Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
R.E. Stone was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1964.
W. Pairpoint & Sons Ltd. was acquired by Padgett & Braham in 1965.
H. Aston Ltd. was acquired by Padgett and Braham in 1969.
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Re: Some London Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM KAUFMANN
106, Hatton Garden, London
Wm. Kaufmann - London - 1905
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106, Hatton Garden, London
Wm. Kaufmann - London - 1905
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JOHN BATSON & SONS Ltd.
42-43, Brewer Street, Soho, London
An example of the work and mark of John Batson & Sons:
HBA - London - 1904
Thought to have been established c.1850 by John Batson at 24, Little Pulteney Street, Soho.
The firm's name was restyled to John Batson & Sons (John Batson, Henry John Batson, and Albert Edward Batson) around 1880.
John Batson appears to have retired in 1892:
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, John Batson, Henry John Batson, and Albert Edward
Batson, carrying on business as Fancy Cabinet and Dressing Case Makers, Silversmiths, and Art Metal Workers, Leather Workers, and Workers in Tortoiseshell and Ivory, at 42 and 43, Brewer-street, Golden-square, St. James's, Westminster, in the county of London, under the style or firm of J. Batson and Sons, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as and from the 25th day of March, 1892. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson, by whom the said business will in future be carried on under the style or firm of J. Batson and Sons.—Dated this 23rd day of April, 1892.
J. BATSON.
H. J. BATSON.
ALBERT E. BATSON.
Source: The London Gazette - 29th April 1892
The firm was converted into a limited liability company around 1922 and were liquidated in the mid 1930's.
John Batson & Sons were also registered with the Chester Assay Office.
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42-43, Brewer Street, Soho, London
An example of the work and mark of John Batson & Sons:
HBA - London - 1904
Thought to have been established c.1850 by John Batson at 24, Little Pulteney Street, Soho.
The firm's name was restyled to John Batson & Sons (John Batson, Henry John Batson, and Albert Edward Batson) around 1880.
John Batson appears to have retired in 1892:
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, John Batson, Henry John Batson, and Albert Edward
Batson, carrying on business as Fancy Cabinet and Dressing Case Makers, Silversmiths, and Art Metal Workers, Leather Workers, and Workers in Tortoiseshell and Ivory, at 42 and 43, Brewer-street, Golden-square, St. James's, Westminster, in the county of London, under the style or firm of J. Batson and Sons, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as and from the 25th day of March, 1892. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson, by whom the said business will in future be carried on under the style or firm of J. Batson and Sons.—Dated this 23rd day of April, 1892.
J. BATSON.
H. J. BATSON.
ALBERT E. BATSON.
Source: The London Gazette - 29th April 1892
The firm was converted into a limited liability company around 1922 and were liquidated in the mid 1930's.
John Batson & Sons were also registered with the Chester Assay Office.
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WILLIAM HENRY LEVY
35, Hatton Garden, London
Attleboro
William H. Leavy (sic), of London, Eng., spent the past week in town, making arrangements to take sample lines for various local manufacturers back to Great Britain to sell as a commission agent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th March 1901
William Henry Levy entered his mark, 'WHL' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 14th November 1901 and 20th October 1902. He was described as a 'foreign agent'.
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35, Hatton Garden, London
Attleboro
William H. Leavy (sic), of London, Eng., spent the past week in town, making arrangements to take sample lines for various local manufacturers back to Great Britain to sell as a commission agent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th March 1901
William Henry Levy entered his mark, 'WHL' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 14th November 1901 and 20th October 1902. He was described as a 'foreign agent'.
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