HENRY WILKINS
Birmingham
Henry Wilkins, manufacturing jeweller, was convicted of receiving 80 oz. of stolen silver from a workman of a local firm, and was sentenced to ten years penal servitude. The police stated that the accused had during two years and a half sold over £4,000 worth of precious metal to refiners, the bulk of it no doubt stolen, but he had evaded detection.
Source: The Glasgow Herald - 18th December 1895
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Some Birmingham Information and Advertisements
Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
JOHN ASHFORD & SON Ltd.
16-18, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
John Ashford & Son Ltd. - Birmingham - 1958
Established in 1850.
Users of the trade names, 'REGNUM' (cuff-links) and 'FALCON' (tie-clips).
Noted as exhibitors at the 1929 British Industries Fair, as Manufacturers of Rolled Gold, Hall-Marked Silver, Gilt, Sterling Silver, and Gilt Enamel Links, Studs and Collar Pins. Best quality Mother-of-Pearl Links, Studs, Buttons, for Gentlemen's dress wear.
Link to an image of the former works of John Ashford & Son Ltd.: https://www.flickr.com/photos/keshvala/7569440146/
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16-18, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
John Ashford & Son Ltd. - Birmingham - 1958
Established in 1850.
Users of the trade names, 'REGNUM' (cuff-links) and 'FALCON' (tie-clips).
Noted as exhibitors at the 1929 British Industries Fair, as Manufacturers of Rolled Gold, Hall-Marked Silver, Gilt, Sterling Silver, and Gilt Enamel Links, Studs and Collar Pins. Best quality Mother-of-Pearl Links, Studs, Buttons, for Gentlemen's dress wear.
Link to an image of the former works of John Ashford & Son Ltd.: https://www.flickr.com/photos/keshvala/7569440146/
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
P.H. VOGEL & Co.Ltd.
3-5, Warstone Parade East, Birmingham. 622-625, Ulster Chambers, 168, Regent Street, London
P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd. - London and Birmingham - 1959
An example of the work and marks of P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd., a pair of candlesticks, assayed at Birmingham in 1973:
PHV & Co - Birmingham - 1973
An earlier mark of P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd.:
PHV & Co - Birmingham - 1970
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3-5, Warstone Parade East, Birmingham. 622-625, Ulster Chambers, 168, Regent Street, London
P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd. - London and Birmingham - 1959
An example of the work and marks of P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd., a pair of candlesticks, assayed at Birmingham in 1973:
PHV & Co - Birmingham - 1973
An earlier mark of P.H. Vogel & Co.Ltd.:
PHV & Co - Birmingham - 1970
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
WEBB, THRUPP & DOUGHTY Ltd.
19, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Webb, Thrupp & Doughty Ltd. - Birmingham - 1959
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19, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Webb, Thrupp & Doughty Ltd. - Birmingham - 1959
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
LILIAN MARKHAM
An example of the work and mark of Lilian Alexandra Markham, a jam spoon with a twisted stem and a hammered finished bowl, 5" (13cm) in length and weighing 19 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1953:
L·A·M - Birmingham - 1953
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An example of the work and mark of Lilian Alexandra Markham, a jam spoon with a twisted stem and a hammered finished bowl, 5" (13cm) in length and weighing 19 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1953:
L·A·M - Birmingham - 1953
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BERNARD R. SIMMONS
21, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Bernard R. Simmons - Birmingham - 1915
Bernard R. Simmons was born at Bristol in 1868, his family relocated to Birmingham in 1870 where his father, Simon B. Simmons (1836-1918) had established a jewellery business.
In 1912 Bernard married Hanna, daughter of Gabriel and Matilda Selig from Germany.
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21, Vyse Street, Birmingham
Bernard R. Simmons - Birmingham - 1915
Bernard R. Simmons was born at Bristol in 1868, his family relocated to Birmingham in 1870 where his father, Simon B. Simmons (1836-1918) had established a jewellery business.
In 1912 Bernard married Hanna, daughter of Gabriel and Matilda Selig from Germany.
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THOMAS WOOLLEY
Electro Plate Works, Caroline Street, Birmingham
Thomas Woolley - Birmingham - 1881
Established in 1848.
This is likely to be the 'T. Woolley' that entered at least three marks with the Birmingham Assay Office where he is recorded as an ' Electroplate Manufacturer'. The first mark 'T.W' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, was entered in September 1887, the second 'TW' contained within a heraldic shield, was entered in July 1898, and the third 'T.W' contained within an irregular shaped punch, entered in March 1904.
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Electro Plate Works, Caroline Street, Birmingham
Thomas Woolley - Birmingham - 1881
Established in 1848.
This is likely to be the 'T. Woolley' that entered at least three marks with the Birmingham Assay Office where he is recorded as an ' Electroplate Manufacturer'. The first mark 'T.W' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, was entered in September 1887, the second 'TW' contained within a heraldic shield, was entered in July 1898, and the third 'T.W' contained within an irregular shaped punch, entered in March 1904.
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
S.J. ROSE
An example of the work of S.J. Rose, a vase, 6" (15cm) in height and weighing 56 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1967:
S.J.R.
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An example of the work of S.J. Rose, a vase, 6" (15cm) in height and weighing 56 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1967:
S.J.R.
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
W.T. TOGHILL & Co.
Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of W.T. Toghill & Co., a cigarette case with engine-turned engraving and a gilt interior, 8.5cm in length and weighing 79 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1932:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1932
This particular mark of W.T. Toghill & Co. was registered with the Birmingham Assay Office in October 1927.
Another example:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1935
Another example:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1938
The above example is also struck with the retailer mark of Birks-Ellis of Totonto.
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Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and mark of W.T. Toghill & Co., a cigarette case with engine-turned engraving and a gilt interior, 8.5cm in length and weighing 79 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1932:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1932
This particular mark of W.T. Toghill & Co. was registered with the Birmingham Assay Office in October 1927.
Another example:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1935
Another example:
W.T.T & Co - Birmingham - 1938
The above example is also struck with the retailer mark of Birks-Ellis of Totonto.
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T.S. WATHEN Jnr.
New Summer Street, Birmingham
T.S. Wathen Junr. - Birmingham - 1871
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New Summer Street, Birmingham
T.S. Wathen Junr. - Birmingham - 1871
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KATE SHEA Ltd.
London
An example of the work and mark of Kate Shea, a photograph frame, 3¼" (8cm) in height and weighing 70 grams. Assayed at Birmingham in 1987:
KS
Australian Kate Shea lived and worked in the UK from 1969 to 1998. She spent 24 years in London running the silver design and manufacturing business, KATE SHEA LTD. Manufacturing in London and Sydney.
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London
An example of the work and mark of Kate Shea, a photograph frame, 3¼" (8cm) in height and weighing 70 grams. Assayed at Birmingham in 1987:
KS
Australian Kate Shea lived and worked in the UK from 1969 to 1998. She spent 24 years in London running the silver design and manufacturing business, KATE SHEA LTD. Manufacturing in London and Sydney.
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Re: Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements
EDWIN HALL & Co.
52, Cannon Street, London, and Birmingham
Edwin Hall & Co. - London and Birmingham - 1908
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52, Cannon Street, London, and Birmingham
Edwin Hall & Co. - London and Birmingham - 1908
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J.W. LEWIS
Howard Works, Howard Street, Birmingham
J.W. Lewis - Birmingham - 1871
The would be the continuation of the business formerly styled 'W.O. Lewis' (see above post).
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Howard Works, Howard Street, Birmingham
J.W. Lewis - Birmingham - 1871
The would be the continuation of the business formerly styled 'W.O. Lewis' (see above post).
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Noted members of the Birmingham Jewellers' & Silversmiths' Association who carried on an export trade in 1920:
Exporting Members :
Adams (W.), Ltd.
Adie Bros., Ltd.
Adie (C. J.) & Nephew.
Adie & Lovekin, Ltd.
Aitken (W.).
Allday (H.) & Son, Ltd.
Allday(J.)&Son,Ltd.
Anstey & Wilson, Ltd.
Antrobus (Philip), Ltd.
Ashford (H. W.) & Co.. Ltd.
Bailey (A. J.) & Son.
Baker (E.) & Son.
Banks (J. M.) & Co.
Barker Bros. Silversmiths, Ltd.
Blanckensee (S.) & Son, Ltd.
Boneham (F.) & Co.
Bowen (G.) & Sons.
Bragg (C. B.) & Co.
Bridgewater (Norman H.).
Britton (B. H.) & Sons.
Burgess (Alfred) Ltd.
Caldicott (J.W.).
Chatterley (J. B.) & Sons, Ltd.
Cheshire (C. H.).
Clarke (A. C).
Cole (F. W.).
Coley Bros.
Collins (C. H.) & Sons, Ltd.
Collins (W. H.) & Co.
Collyer(J.)&Co..Ltd.
Coulthard (W.), Ltd.
Cowlishaw (J. Y.).
Crisford & Norris, Ltd.
Davis (Montagu), & Sons.
Deakin & Francis, Ltd.
Dennison Watch Case Co., Ltd.
Devenport (W.).
Dingley (W. J.).
Durban (E.)& Co., Ltd.
Eaton & Wrighton.
Edmonds (E.)
Edmonds (G.), Ltd.
Ehrhardt (W.). Ltd.
Ellis & Co. (Birmingham), Ltd.
Emanuel (Lawrence.)
Evans (A. & E.).
Fenwick (A.), Ltd.
Fisher & Poole.
Fray (Joseph), Ltd.
Freeman (J.) & Co.
Cinder & Cinder.
Gloster (Joseph), Ltd.
Glover (J. G.) & Son.
Glover & Wiggin.
Gomm (F. R.).
Goode John) & Sons.
Goodman (Geo.), Ltd.
Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Gourdel, Vales & Co.
Green (C.) & Son.
Griffin (J. & R.). Ltd.
Griffith (H.) & Sons.
Griffith (W.) & Sons (Birmingham), Ltd.
Harold (S.)& Co.. Ltd.
Harrison & Hipwood.
Harrison (James) & Sons.
Haseler (W. H.), Ltd.
Hassett & Harper, Ltd.
Hepburn & Wilcox.
Hewitt (G. F.), Ltd.
Hirst Bros. & Co., Ltd.
Hollander (David) & Sons.
Hollis & Newman.
Hope & Co.
Horton & Allday.
Horton (Thomas).
Houlston (E. J.).
Hutton (William) & Sons, Ltd.
Hyde & Son, Ltd.
Johnson, Durban & Co., Ltd.
Johnstone (F. & A,).
Johnstone (G. H.) & Co., Ltd.
Jones (A. Edward).
Jones (R. H.) & Sons.
Jones (T. Walter).
Jones & Crompton.
Joseph (B. H.) & Co.
Kinsey Bros. & Patrick
Lander (C. R.).
Lawrence (A. J.).
Leather (W. H.) & Sons.
Lees & Sanders.
Levi (S. J.) & Co., Ltd.
Levi (S. M.).
Levi & Salaman, Ltd.
Lincolns, Ltd.
Lister & Wright, Ltd.
Lucas (F. H.).
Mander (E.) & Son.
Manton (William).
Mason (T.) & Co.
Matthews (W. G.). Ltd.
Mitchell, Bosly & Co.
Moreton (H.).
Morton & Crowder, Ltd.
Myatt (W. J.) & Co., Ltd.
Napper & Davenport.
Nathan Bros.
Osborn (W.), Ltd.
Owen (Henry) & Sons, Ltd.
Patterson (W. E.) & Co.
Payton Pepper & Sons, Ltd.
Pellow (W. J.), Ltd.
Pepper (Arthur J.) & Co., Ltd.
Radcliffe (H.) & Co.
Reed Williams (W.) (1908), Ltd.
Rose, John.
Rotherham & Sons, Ltd.
Round (B. J.) & Sons.
Sanders (E. W.) & Co.
Saunders (W. J.), Ltd.
Scott (Adolph).
Shakespear (W. H.).
Simmons (B. R.).
Small (W. H.) & Sons.
Smith (J.) & Sons (Birmingham), Ltd.
Smith (Vincent C).
Smith & Bartlam.
Smith & Ewen, Ltd.
Smith & Pepper.
Sothers (W. G.), Ltd.
Spiers (John) & Co.
Stagg (J. Bernard).
Stainton Bros.
Stokes & Ireland, Ltd.
Stratton & Co., Ltd.
Suckling, Ltd.
Sutton (W. J.).
Synyer & Beddoes.
Tiptaft's, Ltd.
Turner (C. E.), Ltd.
Turner & Simpson.
Vale (W.) & Sons.
Vaughton (E.).
Villers & Jackson.
Wainwright (J.).
Walker (Jos.) (Birmingham), Ltd.
Ward (R. S.) & Sons, Ltd.
Warrillow (John), Ltd.
Watson (W. A. P.), Ltd.
Westwood (G. F.) & Son.
Wheatley (R.) & Son.
Wilks (Charles).
Williams (Birmingham), Ltd.
Williamson (H.), Ltd.
Woolley (Thomas).
Wright & Hadgkiss. Ltd.
Wright & Perry.
Source: Export Register - Federation of British Industries - 1920
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Exporting Members :
Adams (W.), Ltd.
Adie Bros., Ltd.
Adie (C. J.) & Nephew.
Adie & Lovekin, Ltd.
Aitken (W.).
Allday (H.) & Son, Ltd.
Allday(J.)&Son,Ltd.
Anstey & Wilson, Ltd.
Antrobus (Philip), Ltd.
Ashford (H. W.) & Co.. Ltd.
Bailey (A. J.) & Son.
Baker (E.) & Son.
Banks (J. M.) & Co.
Barker Bros. Silversmiths, Ltd.
Blanckensee (S.) & Son, Ltd.
Boneham (F.) & Co.
Bowen (G.) & Sons.
Bragg (C. B.) & Co.
Bridgewater (Norman H.).
Britton (B. H.) & Sons.
Burgess (Alfred) Ltd.
Caldicott (J.W.).
Chatterley (J. B.) & Sons, Ltd.
Cheshire (C. H.).
Clarke (A. C).
Cole (F. W.).
Coley Bros.
Collins (C. H.) & Sons, Ltd.
Collins (W. H.) & Co.
Collyer(J.)&Co..Ltd.
Coulthard (W.), Ltd.
Cowlishaw (J. Y.).
Crisford & Norris, Ltd.
Davis (Montagu), & Sons.
Deakin & Francis, Ltd.
Dennison Watch Case Co., Ltd.
Devenport (W.).
Dingley (W. J.).
Durban (E.)& Co., Ltd.
Eaton & Wrighton.
Edmonds (E.)
Edmonds (G.), Ltd.
Ehrhardt (W.). Ltd.
Ellis & Co. (Birmingham), Ltd.
Emanuel (Lawrence.)
Evans (A. & E.).
Fenwick (A.), Ltd.
Fisher & Poole.
Fray (Joseph), Ltd.
Freeman (J.) & Co.
Cinder & Cinder.
Gloster (Joseph), Ltd.
Glover (J. G.) & Son.
Glover & Wiggin.
Gomm (F. R.).
Goode John) & Sons.
Goodman (Geo.), Ltd.
Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Gourdel, Vales & Co.
Green (C.) & Son.
Griffin (J. & R.). Ltd.
Griffith (H.) & Sons.
Griffith (W.) & Sons (Birmingham), Ltd.
Harold (S.)& Co.. Ltd.
Harrison & Hipwood.
Harrison (James) & Sons.
Haseler (W. H.), Ltd.
Hassett & Harper, Ltd.
Hepburn & Wilcox.
Hewitt (G. F.), Ltd.
Hirst Bros. & Co., Ltd.
Hollander (David) & Sons.
Hollis & Newman.
Hope & Co.
Horton & Allday.
Horton (Thomas).
Houlston (E. J.).
Hutton (William) & Sons, Ltd.
Hyde & Son, Ltd.
Johnson, Durban & Co., Ltd.
Johnstone (F. & A,).
Johnstone (G. H.) & Co., Ltd.
Jones (A. Edward).
Jones (R. H.) & Sons.
Jones (T. Walter).
Jones & Crompton.
Joseph (B. H.) & Co.
Kinsey Bros. & Patrick
Lander (C. R.).
Lawrence (A. J.).
Leather (W. H.) & Sons.
Lees & Sanders.
Levi (S. J.) & Co., Ltd.
Levi (S. M.).
Levi & Salaman, Ltd.
Lincolns, Ltd.
Lister & Wright, Ltd.
Lucas (F. H.).
Mander (E.) & Son.
Manton (William).
Mason (T.) & Co.
Matthews (W. G.). Ltd.
Mitchell, Bosly & Co.
Moreton (H.).
Morton & Crowder, Ltd.
Myatt (W. J.) & Co., Ltd.
Napper & Davenport.
Nathan Bros.
Osborn (W.), Ltd.
Owen (Henry) & Sons, Ltd.
Patterson (W. E.) & Co.
Payton Pepper & Sons, Ltd.
Pellow (W. J.), Ltd.
Pepper (Arthur J.) & Co., Ltd.
Radcliffe (H.) & Co.
Reed Williams (W.) (1908), Ltd.
Rose, John.
Rotherham & Sons, Ltd.
Round (B. J.) & Sons.
Sanders (E. W.) & Co.
Saunders (W. J.), Ltd.
Scott (Adolph).
Shakespear (W. H.).
Simmons (B. R.).
Small (W. H.) & Sons.
Smith (J.) & Sons (Birmingham), Ltd.
Smith (Vincent C).
Smith & Bartlam.
Smith & Ewen, Ltd.
Smith & Pepper.
Sothers (W. G.), Ltd.
Spiers (John) & Co.
Stagg (J. Bernard).
Stainton Bros.
Stokes & Ireland, Ltd.
Stratton & Co., Ltd.
Suckling, Ltd.
Sutton (W. J.).
Synyer & Beddoes.
Tiptaft's, Ltd.
Turner (C. E.), Ltd.
Turner & Simpson.
Vale (W.) & Sons.
Vaughton (E.).
Villers & Jackson.
Wainwright (J.).
Walker (Jos.) (Birmingham), Ltd.
Ward (R. S.) & Sons, Ltd.
Warrillow (John), Ltd.
Watson (W. A. P.), Ltd.
Westwood (G. F.) & Son.
Wheatley (R.) & Son.
Wilks (Charles).
Williams (Birmingham), Ltd.
Williamson (H.), Ltd.
Woolley (Thomas).
Wright & Hadgkiss. Ltd.
Wright & Perry.
Source: Export Register - Federation of British Industries - 1920
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GEORGE EDMONDS Ltd.
Soho Hill Works, Hockley, Birmingham
G. Edmonds - Birmingham - 1907
George Edmonds Ltd. - Birmingham - 1920
User of the trade names 'DON HIGH DEGREE', 'VICTORY', 'PRESSIT', 'OCTOPUS', and 'INTEGRITUS'
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Soho Hill Works, Hockley, Birmingham
G. Edmonds - Birmingham - 1907
George Edmonds Ltd. - Birmingham - 1920
User of the trade names 'DON HIGH DEGREE', 'VICTORY', 'PRESSIT', 'OCTOPUS', and 'INTEGRITUS'
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E.F. BRAHAM Ltd.
88, Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of E.F. Braham Ltd., a quaich, assayed at Birmingham in 1911:
EFB - Birmingham - 1911
E.F. Braham Ltd. entered their marks 'EFB' (Edward Foligne Braham) with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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88, Vyse Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of E.F. Braham Ltd., a quaich, assayed at Birmingham in 1911:
EFB - Birmingham - 1911
E.F. Braham Ltd. entered their marks 'EFB' (Edward Foligne Braham) with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices.
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HENRY CLIFFORD DAVIS (H. Clifford Davis Ltd.)
121, Vyse Street, later, Harford Works, Harford Street, later, 23, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
An example of the work of Henry Clifford Davis, a set of coffee spoons with enamelled bowls, 3¾" (9.6cm) in length, assayed at Birmingham in 1956:
HCD - Birmingham - 1956
H.C.D - Birmingham - 1929
Henry Clifford Davis entered the first of several marks with the Birmingham Assay Office in April 1901.
Henry Clifford Davis entered his first of several marks with the Chester Assay Office on the 28th April 1910.
The firm continued in business until at least the 1960's.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham3.html
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121, Vyse Street, later, Harford Works, Harford Street, later, 23, Warstone Lane, Birmingham
An example of the work of Henry Clifford Davis, a set of coffee spoons with enamelled bowls, 3¾" (9.6cm) in length, assayed at Birmingham in 1956:
HCD - Birmingham - 1956
H.C.D - Birmingham - 1929
Henry Clifford Davis entered the first of several marks with the Birmingham Assay Office in April 1901.
Henry Clifford Davis entered his first of several marks with the Chester Assay Office on the 28th April 1910.
The firm continued in business until at least the 1960's.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham3.html
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THOMAS WHITCOMBE & SON
Berners Street, later, 59, Constitution Hill, later, 70, Northwood Street, Birmingham
Death has claimed another victim in Mr. T. Whitcombe, electro-plater, of Northwood Street. The deceased gentleman died very suddenly at his residence. The business will, I understand, be continued by the son, who has long been the moving spirit of the firm, and is au fait with all the requirements of the trade.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalwoker - 1st June 1886
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Berners Street, later, 59, Constitution Hill, later, 70, Northwood Street, Birmingham
Death has claimed another victim in Mr. T. Whitcombe, electro-plater, of Northwood Street. The deceased gentleman died very suddenly at his residence. The business will, I understand, be continued by the son, who has long been the moving spirit of the firm, and is au fait with all the requirements of the trade.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalwoker - 1st June 1886
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EVANS & MATTHEWS
79 & 80, Bull Street, Birmingham
Evans & Matthews - Birmingham - 1877
Established in 1784.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_E2.html
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79 & 80, Bull Street, Birmingham
Evans & Matthews - Birmingham - 1877
Established in 1784.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_E2.html
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F.T. & A. BARRATT & Co.
54, Summer Row, later, 107 & 108, Livery Street, Birmingham
F.T. & A. Barratt & Co. - Birmingham - 1913
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54, Summer Row, later, 107 & 108, Livery Street, Birmingham
F.T. & A. Barratt & Co. - Birmingham - 1913
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