Kent Brothers of Toronto (Ambrose Kent & Sons Ltd.)

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Ltd. - Toronto - 1901

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The wedding recently took place in Oakville, Ont., of Arthur S. Kent, son of Ambrose Kent, jeweler, Toronto, and Miss Gertrude Lucas, of Oakville.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th March 1895

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, are erecting an addition to their new 10-story office building on the corner of Yonge and Richmond Sts. The new addition will be on Yonge St., and will be 10 stories in height, of steel, brick and stone fireproof construction, and will cost $50,000.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th January 1911

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Early in the morning of July 3, an attempt was made to rob the store of Kent’s, Ltd., 144 Yonge St., Toronto. A pane of glass was removed from the skylight, but in entering the store the burglars came in contact with a burglar alarm system and made their escape before the police, who had been summoned, could arrive at the store.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th July 1919

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L. Herbert Luke, of Ambrose, Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., went to Brockville, Ont.. yesterday, to attend the grand lodge of Canada A. F. and A. M. as a delegate from St. Andrew’s Lodge, Toronto, of which he is worthy master. He will remain over for the meeting of the Great Priory of Knights Templars, which takes place in the same town Friday.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th July 1904

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Charies Spanner, for several years with Kent’s. Ltd.. Toronto. has joined the staff of Ryrie Bros., Ltd.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th November 1914

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, have purchased a leasehold property at 159 Young St. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Kent left last Thursday morning for the Western States. Mr. Kent will see some of the finest jewelry houses on the way, and will get ideas for his new store in course of erection. When finished Mr. Kent will have one of the largest jewelry stores in Canada.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 9th October 1895

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The staff of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., had a sleighing party to Birrell’s Hotel, York Mills, on the 30th ult., where 44 sat down to supper, with W. L. Wilkinson as chairman. Music, speeches and literary exercises enabled the party to spend a highly enjoyable evening.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th February 1902

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Limited - Toronto - 1902

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, have shipped a very handsome Masonic uniform of the Sovereign Sanctuary for the Empire of India — Memphis rite — to His Highness the Maharajah of Cooch Behar, India. The uniform is elaborately hand embroidered in gold bullion with jewels of the wearer’s office.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th November 1898

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William Luke, an old resident of Toronto, Ont., father of L. Herbert Luke, of Ambrose Kent & Son, and of Frank E. Luke, of the Toronto Optical Parlors, died recently at 63 Borden St. He was a native of Cornwall Eng., and came to Canada at an early age. He was engaged in farming near Toronto for many years, but had latterly made his home with his eldest son, L. Herbert Luke. He was 65 years of age.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st October 1903

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A man 30 years old was arrested Jan. 14 on a charge of robbery. He had purchased two diamond rings at the store of Kents, Ltd., 144 Yonge St.,
and when paying an instalment it is alleged he stole three other rings valued at $800.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd January 1930

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TORONTO JEWELER DEAD

Toronto, Feb. 18.— Benjamin Kent, for 25 years president of the local jewelry firm, Kents Limited, passed away at his residence, 80 Admiral Road, in his 72nd year. Mr. Kent had been in excellent health up to a short time ago and had been active in business affairs almost to the end.

The late Mr. Kent was born in Lincoln, England, and came to Canada at the age of five years. He started in business with his brother as Kent Brothers, jewelers.

Source: The Daily Intelligencer - 18th February 1918

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L. Herbert Luke, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., has been appointed by the Government as a Justice of the Peace.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th January 1902

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Ambrose Kent & Sons - Toronto - 1899

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L. Herbert Luke, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., has had the honour of being elected Worshipful Master. of St. Andrew’s Lodge, No. 16, G. R. C. A. F. and A. M. This is one of the oldest Masonic lodges in Canada, and the position has been held by many distinguished citizens.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903

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A Token of Respect. — Mr. W. Frank Ross, who has charge of the watch manufacturing and repairing department in Messrs. Kent Bros.' jewelers' store, Toronto, was agreeably surprised on Christmas Eve at being presented by the employes of the firm with an elegant pair of gold cuff buttons, bearing a raised monogram, as a token of their respect for him. Mr. Ross by his kindly and courteous manner has not only gained the esteem of the employes but of ail those who have occasion to do business with him.

Source: The Trader - February 1884

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B. & H. B. Kent - Toronto - 1907

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W. G. Kent, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., and Mrs. Kent, are wintering in Avalon, Cal.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 8th November 1905

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