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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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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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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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WEBB, THRUPP & DOUGHTY Ltd.

19, Vyse Street, Birmingham



Webb, Thrupp & Doughty Ltd. - Birmingham - 1959

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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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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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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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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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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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T.S. WATHEN Jnr.

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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EDWIN HALL & Co.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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