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

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Alexander R. Walton, arraigned at the Police Court on charges of defrauding Ryrie Bros., Ltd., Ambrose Kent & Sons, and other Toronto merchants, was remanded again Dec. 1 until Monday, pending the decision of the Court of Appeal as to the legality of his arrest and return from the United States.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 6th December 1905

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, are making extensive alterations in their premises on the corner of Yonge and Richmond Sts W., Toronto, which will considerably increase the size and capacity of their establishment. They have secured two additional floors above their present place of business, giving a space of 65 x 32 ft. on each, where their manufacturing department will be located, the ground floor being exclusively devoted to show rooms and offices They now employ about 60 hands in the manufacturing branch and when the extension is completed this staff will be at least doubled.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th April 1902

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The stock of A. C. Kent & Co, 257 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont., is being sold by the executors of the estate of the late A C. Kent.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910

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L. Herbert Luke, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., accompanied by Mrs Luke, is visiting St. Catharines, Ont.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st October 1908

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F. A. Kent, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Ont., has gone on a fishing trip to Honey Harbor, on the Georgian Bay.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th June 1907

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Application has been made for probate of the will of the late Ambrose Kent, Toronto, who left an estate valued at $140,000.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1926

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WINDOW SMASHERS AGAIN

Two Men Visit Toronto, Can., Jewelry Store and Get Loot Valued at $1,000

Toronto, Can., Feb. 1 — Burglars broke one of the show windows of the store of Kents, Ltd., 144 Yonge St., early on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 27, cutting the pane with a glass cutter and afterwards smashing it with some heavy instrument. A hole was made through which an entrance was effected and jewelry displayed in the window, consisting of rings, watches, necklaces, etc., valued at about $1,000, was taken.

As the entrance leading to the store is a deep one, with windows facing upon it, the burglars were able to work in the door-way without being seen from the street, and their operations were favored by the disuse of the street lights in front of the store, since orders were issued for the conservation of power.

Two young Scotchmen were arrested on Jan. 29 on suspicion of being concerned in the robbery and part of the missing jewelry was found on them. Most of the rest was recovered in several second-hand stores. The men, who stated that they recently came from London, Ont., were arraigned in the police court on the charge of robbery and remanded until Feb. 5.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th February 1918

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In the case of A. R. Walton, arrested in Buffalo on the charge of fraudulently obtaining goods from Ryrie Bros., Ambrose Kent & Sons and other Toronto, Ont., merchants, in which an appeal was taken on the ground that he was wrongfully brought back to Canada, the Court of Appeals has decided against the prisoner, who will therefore be held for trial here.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th December 1905

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B. & H. B. Kent - Toronto - 1906

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Lindsay, Ontario

Mr. Ambrose Kent, of Toronto, was in town yesterday, He gave a very interesting address to the teachers of the Cambridge-st. Methodist church, at a gathering held at Superintendent Boxall’s residence last evening.

Source: The Evening Post - 10th October 1903

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Benjamin Kent, of B. & H. B. Kent, Toronto, Ont., returned last week after an extended purchasing trip to Europe, accompanied by his wife and daughter. He was impressed by the increased demand for diamonds, notwithstanding the steady rise in price. He placed extensive orders for gems, novelties and art goods.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st August 1906

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DEATH OF AMBROSE KENT

Founder of Well Known Canadian Jewelry House Expires in His 83rd Year

Toronto, Can., June 17—The death of Ambrose Kent, president of Ambrose Kent & Sons, jewelers, of this city, occurred at his residence, 49 Glenview Ave., on June 14 in his 83rd year. He was one of the city’s most prominent merchants and was known in the jewelry trade throughout Canada and the United States.

Mr. Kent was born in Lincolnshire, England, and came to Toronto in his early boyhood. He was the founder of what is said to be the oldest jewelry establishment of its kind in Canada, devoted largely to the manufacture of society emblems and regalia. He established a connection with nearly all the fraternal organizations in the Dominion, and gained a wide reputation for his business integrity and conscientious service.

Despite his extensive business interests, Mr. Kent devoted much of his time and energy to religious and philanthropic work. He took an active part in the work of the Methodist Sunday School for 50 years, being superintendent for 25 years. He was also a director of the National Sanitarium Association of Canada, a trustee of the Toronto Free Hospital for Consumptives, and president of the Toronto Hospital for Incurables.

He is survived by his widow and two sons, William G. Kent and Frederick A. Kent, who were associated in business with him.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd June 1926

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Benjamin Kent, of B. and H. B. Kent, Toronto. leaves next week on a pleasure trip to California. He will be absent about two months.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1910

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The marriage of L. Herbert Luke, late of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, Out., to Miss Maude Elizabeth Hearn, Toronto, will take place to-day, April 6. Mr. and Mrs. Luke will sail from Boston for Europe April 12. During the trip abroad Mr. Luke will visit the principal diamond and jewelry centers and select a choice stock, resuming business on his own account upon his return.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1910

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Benjamin Kent, of B. & H. B. Kent, Toronto, Ont., has gone to New York and eastern jewelry centers on a buying trip, and before returning will go to Atlantic City for a rest.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd June 1908

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Toronto, for a city of its size, possesses some excellent optical establishments, among which may be mentioned Ryrie Bros., presided over by Mr. Culverhouse, president of the Canadian Association; P. A. Blackford's, on Yonge street, and Ambrose, Kent & Co. The former conducts a jewelry establishment with an optical department as an adjunct; the arrangement, however, is so judicious that one would scarcely suspect any connection between the two. The furnishings are green in color; the finish in hard wood, and the optical armament complete from card cabinet to a retina-skiameter, and the necessary test case. It would amply pay some of their American cousins to visit this establishment for optical pointers.

Ambrose Kent's establishment, a few steps up the street, is supplied not only with the necessary armamentaria for fitting or examining the eye, but with a well-equipped grinding plant as well. The fitting room is enconsed in an L-shaped annex, separate and distinct from the jewelry store.


Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th July 1901

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The maple leaf brooch manufactured by Ambrose Kent & Sons, Toronto, having thereon the king's monogram, which has been adopted by the British War Office; surmounted with the Tudor crown, made only in sterling silver gilt, is having a big sale in Canada. The design is registered.

Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th July 1901

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Ambrose Kent & Sons, Limited, of Canada, have registered a new spoon, which will be principally sold in the mining district of the Northwest. The top of the handle shows a man at a windlass, while down the handle the rope runs, attached to the bucket which is in the bowl, where one man is filling it while another miner is at work. It is made in tea size.

Source: The Jewelers' Review - 31st July 1901

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L. H. Luke, of Ambrose Kent & Sons, Ltd., Toronto, is taking the steamboat trip from Niagara to the ocean by the St. Lawrence route, including a visit to the Saguenay.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th July 1900

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William McConachie and Ernest Brotherton, two young men found guilty of breaking into the jewelry store of Kent’s, Ltd., Toronto, and stealing a quantity of jewelry, were sentenced on Feb. 8 to two years’ imprisonment.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th February 1918

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