Some London Advertisements and Information

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RAMSDEN & ROED

18-19, Warwick Street, London



Ramsden & Roed Ltd. - London - c.1945


An example of the work and mark of Ramsden & Roed, a cigarette case assayed at London in 1937:












R & R - London - 1937


RAMSDEN & ROED LIMITED

Notice is hereby given that the Creditors of the above-named Company, are required, on or before 20th September 1992, to send in their names and addresses, with particulars of their debts or claims, and the names and addresses of their Solicitors (if any), to the undersigned, Stephen Patrick Jens Wadsted, of Kidsons Impey, Spectrum House, 20-26 Cursitor Street, London EC4A 1HY, the Liquidator of the said Company, and, if so required by notice in writing by the said Liquidator, are, by their Solicitors or personally, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.

S. P. J. Wadsted, Liquidator

NOTE: This notice is purely formal and all known Creditors have been or will be, paid in full.

21st August 1992.

Source: The London Gazette - 25th August 1992

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JOHN SEPTIMUS BERESFORD

Examples of the work and marks of John Septimus Beresford:






JSB - London - 1888


JSB - London - 1888

John Beresford was in partnership with Edward Beresford from c.1869 to c.1873 at 7, Chapel Street, Pentonville, and with William West, trading as Beresford & West, at 37, Theberton Street, Islington, until 18th May 1880. John Beresford is subsquently recorded at 7, Meredith Street, Clerkenwell.

Known customers of John Beresford include: Stephen Smith & Son, 35, King Street, Covent Garden, C.J. Hill (late Catchpole & Williams), 223, Oxford Street, and A.E. Skinner & Co., Orchard Street, London.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlLondon8.html

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JOHN WALKER

68, later 77, Cornhill, and 230, Regent Street, and 76, Strand, and 63, New Bond Street, and 127, Fenchurch Street, and 1, later 64, South Molton Street, London



John Walker - London - 1865


John Walker - London - 1869


John Walker - London - 1879


John Walker - London - 1884


John Walker - London - 1895

Established in 1830 by John Walker. The firm passed to John's son, Frederick, and then passed to the Martin family. The business operated out of 1, South Molton Street for 75 years and moved to 64, South Molton Street in 1981 where it continues to trade today and in the hands of Steve Martin, the fifth generation of ownership of John Walker.

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BUSSEY SMITH & Co.

483, New Oxford Street, London



Bussey Smith & Co. - London - 1866

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M. ACH & Co.

59, Gresham Street, London




The "Verta" New Patent Collar Stud is the best and the simplest. This is a new invention, having for its object to effect a quick fastening of shirt and collar without injury to either. It has already attained a large sale in England and abroad on account of its efficiency, and we can recommend it. The best collar stud in existence is undoubtedly the one-piece collar stud, and the "Verta" inserter has for object to make easy the insertion of the one-piece collar stud through the buttonholes of shirt and collar, without twist or trouble. The "Verta" collar stud can be had in gilt metal, in gilt metal with mother of pearl back, which does not blacken the neck, in rolled gold, and in real 9, I5, and 18 carat gold, in a nice leather and velvet case, very suitable for Christmas presents The sole manufacturers and consignees are M. Ach and Co., 59, Gresham Street, London, E.C.

Source: The King - 2nd November 1905


M. Ach & Co. - London - 1905

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BADDELEY & REYNOLDS

19-20, Old Bailey, London



Baddeley & Reynolds - London - 1888

Established in 1878 by Frederick Baddeley after leaving the firm of Baddeley Brothers, and William John Reynolds.

Frederick was the grandson of John Baddeley, see: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ley#p66412


William John Reynolds was the eldest son of William Reynolds, a carmine manufacturer of Hackney. He was born at Clapton 2nd September 1845, and attended the local schools, and afterwards a boarding-school at Greenwich, and finally Homerton College, at that time under Dr. Unwin. Being of a mechanical turn of mind, he was bound apprentice to a firm of pianoforte makers in Clerkenwell. This firm coming to an abrupt end, Reynolds became clerk in the office of the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association in Clement's Lane. At his father's death, he, in conjunction with his brother, carried on the manufacture of carmine at Hackney for many years. Finally he joined with Mr Fred Baddeley, forming the firm of Baddeley & Reynolds, engravers and die-sinkers, in the Old Bailey.

Mr Reynolds married in 1880 and had one daughter. He seems to have interested himself in many subjects, and especially in Horology and Astronomy, and often answered the questions of inquirers in the English Mechanic. He also interested himself in social matters, being at one time Secretary to the South Place Ethical Society, and was a man much esteemed amongst his acquaintances. His death occurred 15th July 1906, at " Varna," Palmer's Green.

He was elected a Fellow of the Society on 11th June 1898.

Source: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society - Priestley and Weale - 1907

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BADDELEY BROTHERS

Chapel Street, Whitecross Street, Cripplegate, later, Chapel Works, 19, Moor Lane, Fore Street, London



Baddeley Brothers - London - 1893



PRINTING TRADES EXHIBITION

By no means the least artistic of the exhibits were those of Baddeley Brothers, die sinkers and seal engravers, of Chapel-street, Whitecross-street, who pay much attention to high class die-sinking. One of their latest productions is a medal struck for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, for presentation to firemen who may distinguish themselves in their dangerous avocation.

Source: The Artist - 1st August 1881



Mr. I. J. Baddeley, who resides at Lakefield, Woodberry Down, N., has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for the county of London, by the Duke of Fife, the Lord-Lieutenant of the county. Mr. Baddeley is Deputy-Alderman of Cripplegate Ward Without, in the City of London, and the senior partner of the old established firm of Baddeley Brothers, manufacturing stationers. Chapel Works, Moor lane, E.C.

Source: The World's Paper Trade Review - 31st March 1905



The new lord mayor of London, John Baddeley, is a printing craft member. He is the senior partner of Baddeley Brothers, who are engaged in die sinking, press building, engraving, relief stamping, wholesale stationery, lithography, etc., in London. He now leaves to his sons the active conduct of the business.

Source: The Inland Printer - January 1922


See Baddeley & Reynolds (above post).


Established in 1859 by John Baddeley at Chapel Street, Cripplegate. Following his death, at the age of 42, the business passed to two eldest sons, John James Baddeley and William Henry Baddeley. In 1885 the firm removed to the Chapel Works, 19, Moor Lane, Fore Street. The firm's location remained the same until the evening of the 29th December 1940 when their premises were completely destroyed in the blitz.

Baddeley Brothers entered their mark 'B.Bs' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office on the 31st October 1903.

The firm are still in business today.

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WILLIAM COLLINS, SONS & Co.Ltd.

4, Bridewell Place, New Bridge Street, London, and 139, Stirling Road, Glasgow


Wm. Collins, Sons, & Co., Limited - London and Glasgow - 1894

Established in 1819. Converted into a limited liability company in 1880.

William Collins Sons & Co.Ltd. entered their mark 'W.C' above 'S & Co. Ltd.' contained within an oval punch, with the London Assay Office on the 1st August 1901.

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ALFRED BARTON

27, Hatton Garden and 36½, Charles Street, later, 20, High Street, Bow, London


An example of the work and mark of Alfred Barton:






AB - London - 1840

Alfred Barton was the son of Edward Barton (Grimwade p.432). Edward Barton

Alfred Barton was in partnership with George Murphy from 1840-1841.

Alfred Barton entered his marks 'AB' contained within an oblong punch, on the 13th July 1840 and 21st March 1841 with the London Assay Office.

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THE ELECTRICAL FITTINGS Co.

38, Conduit Street, New Bond street, London



The Electrical Fittings Co.Ltd. - London - 1905


Correction.—We regret that in our article "New Electrical Fittings," published last week, the London Electrical Fittings Co. were referred to as the Electrical Fittings Co. As the latter is the name of another firm, we take this opportunity of stating that the two companies are in no way connected, as the error might lead one to suppose. We learn that the London Electrical Fittings Co. has been established since 1894.

Source: The Electrician - 3rd May 1907


The Electrical Fittings Co., Ltd., 38, Conduit Street, New Bond street, London, W.—A new catalogue of electric light fittings has just been published by this company. It is bound in an impressively neat cover, and the large number of designs of fittings are illustrated in an admirable manner on art paper, while the letterpress matter is printed in light green. The book is divided into eight sections, each of which is paged separately, dealing with different classes of designs thus:—Section A, electroliers; B, ceiling fittings; E, pendants ; F, pendants, adjustable; G, brackets; H, table and piano standards; J, floor standards; K, Newel and Bank standards, &c.; L, billiard fittings.

Source: The Electrical Review - 25th October 1907

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CLIFFORD & TULL

C & T House, 44-46 Sekforde Street, London


Clifford & Tull - London - 1981


C & T - London - 1977

Clifford & Tull are also thought to have entered an incuse 'C & T' mark without outline, with the London Assay Office.


In the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies Court. No. 006217 of 1982

In the Matter of SINCLAIR (BOND STREET) LIMITED and in the Matter of the Companies Act 1948

A Petition to wind up the above-named Company presented on 14th December 1982 by Clifford & Tull Limited of C & T House, 44-46 Sekforde Street, London EC1R OHA, claiming to be Creditors of the Company, will be heard at ths Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2A 2LL on 31st January 1983.

Any Creditor or Contributory wishing to oppose or support must ensure that written notice reaches the undersigned by 1600 hours on Friday, 28th January 1983.

A copy of the Petition will be supplied by the undersigned on payment of the prescribed charge.

Elfords (H), 9 Great James Street, London WC1N 3DA ; London Agents to: Needham & James, Windsor House, Temple Row, (312) Birmingham B2 5LF, Solicitors for the Petitioner.

Source: The London Gazette - 23rd December 1982


The jeweller, Stan Somerford (S.V.S.Designs Ltd.), was a former employee of Clifford & Tull.

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DIBDIN & Co.Ltd.

181 and 192, later, 189, Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London










Established in 1831 by Ebenezer Thompson at 181, Sloane Street. The business, still at the same address, was acquired by George Michael Dibdin by 1879. The business removed 189, Sloane Street by 1897 and converted into a limited liability company in 1906, with G.M. Dibdin, C. Scott, Charles William Carruthers, Charles Spencer Cartwright and E.S. Burrows Campbell as the directors. In 1914 Mary Elizabeth Dibdin replaced G.M. Dibdin and C. Scott on the board.



The firm are known to have entered at least three different marks with the London Assay Office. 'ET' (Ebenezer Thompson) incuse and without outline, on the 30th May 1846. 'GMD' (George Michael Dibdin) contained within an oblong punch, on the 3rd September 1879, and 'D & Co.' above 'Ld.' contained within a shield device, on the 25th June 1914.

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J.H. LUCAS Ltd.

31-35, Kirby Street, London


J.H. Lucas Ltd. - London - 1981

JHL

The jeweller, Stan Somerford (S.V.S.Designs Ltd.), was a former employee of J.H. Lucas Ltd.

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THEODOR HARTMANN

31a, King William Street and 42c, Old Broad Street, later, St. Martin's House, 1, Gresham Street, later, 14, Paternoster Row, London


Theodor Hartmann was particularly known as an importer of the work of Karl Kurz of Kesselstadt, an example of which can seen below:





Marks of Karl Kutz:


London import marks for 1904, sponsor, Theodor Hartmann:



Theodor Hartmann also entered his mark with the Chester Assay Office.

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CHARLES HORN

24, Leigh Street, Brunswick Square, 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 in Court, as hereinafter mentioned,at the Court-House in Portugal-Street, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, to be dealt with according to the Statute:

On Friday the 30th June 1848, at Ten o'Clock precisely, before Mr. Commissioner Phillips.

Charles Horn, late of No. 24, Leigh-street, Brunswick square, Middlesex, Working Jeweller, Silversmith, Seal and Ornamental Engraver.

Source: The London Gazette - 16th June 1848

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JOHN GREEN DOWNING

New Street, Covent Garden, later Newman Street, Oxford-street, and Palace New Road, Lambeth, 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 in Court, as hereinafter mentioned, at the Court-House, in Portugal-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, as follows, to be dealt with according to the Statute:

On Tuesday the 18th April 1848, at Eleven o'Clock precisely, before Mr. Commissioner Harris.

John Green Downing (sued as J. G. Downing), formerly of New-street, Covent-garden, then of Newman-street, Oxford-street, Middlesex, and also of Palace New-road, Lambeth, Surrey, Manufacturing Jeweller, then of Henley-upon-Thames, Oxfordshire, out of business, then of Park-road, New Peckham, Surrey, Chandler Shopkeeper, carrying on business under the name of John Leonard, then and late of No. 1, Wellington-place, Wellington-road, Camberwell, Surrey, out of business.

Source: The London Gazette - 4th April 1848

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J.F. NEWMAN

Kings Cross, London


Two elderly men, in their shirtsleeves, were caught by the police Saturday night in the jewelry store of J. F. Newman, King's Cross. They had entered the premises by making a hole in the partition from a neighboring shop. The trap-door in the roof was open and a number of tiles missing from the roof itself. Detectives were in the shop when the plaster first began to fall as the breaches were made in the wall.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th July 1921

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ARTHUR ROBERTSON

Edgware Road, London


At a time when traffic was at its height in West London a jewel thief threw a wood paving block through the jewelry window of Arthur Robertson's store in the Edgware Road the other day. Despite the hue and cry that resulted the thief got away with several hundred dollars' worth of jewelry.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th November 1921

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BERGERIE Ltd.

Dunstan House, St. Cross Street, Hatton Garden, London



Bergerie Ltd. - London - 1981

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JOHN JAMES MILLINGTON

48, later, 12, Houndsditch, London



J.J. Millington - London - 1879

Established in 1857.

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