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HENRY HALLPIKE

268, Kensington High Street, London



Henry Hallpike - London - 1953

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ERNEST RINZI

25, Osnaburgh Street, Regent's Park, later, 32, Argyle Street, Regent Street, later, 29, Golden Square, London


BILLS OF SALE

Rinzi, Ernest, 29, Golden Square, manufacturing jeweller. Jan. 15. £120, &c. Given to the Charing Cross Bank.

Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th February 1881

Ernest Rinzi entered his marks, 'ER' contained within an oval punch on the 19th September 1862, and 'E·R' contained within an oblong punch on the 9th May 1863, both with the London Assay Office.

Ernest Rinzi was born in 1836 and died in June 1909, aged 73 years.

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ZITZMANN & PERKINS

Soho Bazaar, London


We, the undersigned, do hereby give notice, that the Partnership hitherto existing between us, under the firm of Zitzmann and Perkins, carrying on business as Jewellers, &c. &c. in the Soho Bazaar, was, by mutual consent, dissolved on the 29th day of September 1841.—Dated in London, this 5th day of September 1842.
Rosina Zitzmann.
Eliza Perkins.

Source: The London Gazette - 6th September 1842

The Soho Bazaar was an indoor market that opened in 1816. It was an outlet for craftwork created by the widows and daughters of army officers. The Bazaar was very popular and was patronised by the royal family. It closed in 1885.

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PATMORE & ROUTLEDGE

33, Ludgate Hill, London

Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership lately carried on by us the undersigned, Peter Patmore, sen. and Joseph Routledge, as Silversmiths and Jewellers, under the firm of Patmore and Routledge, in the City of London, and also the Partnership lately carried on by us the undersigned, Peter George Patmore and Joseph Routledge, as Silversmiths and Jewellers, under the firm of Patmore and Routledge, in the City of London aforesaid, are dissolved by mutual consent of all the said Partners; and that all debts due to and owing by the said Partnerships, or either of them, will be received and paid by the said Joseph Routledge : As witness, our hands this 28th day of November 1821.
Peter Patmore.
Joseph Routledge.
P. Geo. Patmore.
Joseph Routledge.

Source: The London Gazette - 8th December 1821

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TATNELL & PERREN

120, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London


Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Henry A. Tatnell and Joseph Perren, carrying on business as Silversmiths and Electroplaters, at 120, Salisbury-square, Fleet-street, E.C., under the style or firm of Tatnell and Perren, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as and from the 24th day of June, 1886. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Henry A. Tatnell.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1886.
Hy. A. Tatnell.
Joseph Perren

Source: The London Gazette - 29th June 1886

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MOTE & APPLEFORD

Little Warner Street, Clerkenwell, London


Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting, under the firm of Mote and Appleford, as Silversmiths, Salesmen, and Pawnbrokers, of Little Warner-street, Clerkenwell, and lately carried on by us the undersigned, William Mote and John Bickers, and Stephen Appleford, as Executors of the late John Appleford, deceased, was this day dissolved by mutual consent.—Dated this 11th day of June 1840.
Willm. Mote.
John Bickers.
Stephen Appleford.

Source: The London Gazette - 16th June 1840

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J. WELBY Ltd.

Covent Garden, London


The case in which J. Welby, Ltd., the Covent Garden jewelers, are being sued by a customer who charges negligence in connection with the loss of two pearl necklaces and a bar brooch valued at $5,000, is now being heard by Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice) and a special jury. The jewelry was left for repair work. The defense is that the jewelry was returned to the customer’s home. The case is a retrial. Judgment was given the customer at the first trial. The Appeal Court and House of Lords ordered a new trial.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 15th December 1927

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ALDER & BEAUMONT

Finsbury Square, London


A robbery was committed at the premises of Alder & Beaumont, wholesale silverware and cutlery merchants of Finsbury Square, E. C., this weekend. Several large cases of silverware were taken.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th October 1927

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REV. CHARLES GODFREY LANGDON

St. Matthew’s Church, City Road, London


VICAR TAKES UP SILVERSMITHING

LONDON, Dec. 9. In order to master a gradually dying art, and also to augment this stipend of $1,500 a year, the Rev. C. G. Langdon, Vicar of St. Matthew’s Church in the City Road, has registered himself as a professional silversmith. He works twenty hours a week in a worship which he has fitted up in his study.

Source: The New York Times - 10th December 1926



1928




According to the Daily Mail, the Rev. C. G. Langdon, of St. Matthew’s Church in east central London, is the only clergyman this side carrying on the craft of silversmith. The newspaper says the Rev. Langdon does most of his work for churches. When interviewed, he was beating the bowl of a chalice at his bench in the study alongside a gas forge. He has had a few lessons from an expert craftsman and is now able to do very good work. He is starting on a set of church plate for an Essex county church shortly. He displayed a tray of rings made by himself in each of which is a beautifully set stone.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th September 1927





London Clergyman Who Is Also a Silversmith

That silversmithing has never been confined entirely to members of the silver industry exclusively, is generally known to the trade and public. In the early days of the Colonies, many pieces of silver, particularly spoons; were fabricated by workmen of other crafts. The village blacksmith made many of these, as did other metal workers, and for that reason collectors of antiques have often been hard put to discover the makers of old silver. In modern days the craftsmen of other lines are not working so much in silverware, but many amateurs have taken this up as a vocation, not only those who indulge in arts and crafts work, but professional and business men as well.

In London, England, a well known clergyman, the Rev. C. G. Langdon, of St. Matthew’s Church, City Road, has been working in silver for a number of years and has become quite famous for the number and quality of his products, and it is generally believed that he is the only clergyman of that city who is also a silversmith. Most of Mr. Langdon’s work is done for churches and it is reported that he has just arranged to make a new set of church silver for St. Peter’s of Chelmsford to replace an old set recently stolen.

The illustration herewith depicts the Rev. Langdon at work on a chalice in his workshop, which is part of his study.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th October 1927

Examples of the mark of the Rev. C. G. Langdon that was registered with the London Assay Office:


C.G.L


C.G.L - London - 1929

The Rev. Charles Godfrey Langdon was the Vicar of St. Michael's, Poplar from 1913 to 1928, and also served with the Army Chaplains' Department during the First World War. He was appointed vicar of St. Matthew's, City Road from 1928 until his death in 1941.

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JOHN GRAHAM

217, Caledonian Road, Islington, London


BASE COIN SEIZED

Big Haul Made by the Police in London

At the Clerkenwell Police-court, London, yesterday, John Graham (48), a jeweller, of 217. Caledonian-road, Islington, was charged with feloniously having in his possession batteries, moulds. acids, and other instruments used in the manufacture of counterfeit coin. The prisoner was further charged with having in his possession 257 counterfeit florins and 26 counterfeit half-crowns. Detective-sergeant Osborne, Y Division, said that on Monday afternoon he went to 217 Caledonian-road. a private house. He saw prisoner, and told him he had reason to believe that he was manufacturing counterfeit coins. Graham made no reply, but dropped behind him a paper bag, which was found to contain seven unfinished counterfeit coins. Also in the room the officer found a pair of scales containing pieces of metal. On a fire in the room there was a ladle full of molten metal, and in the oven the police discovered twelve moulds. On a table rested a board containing brushes, files, sandpaper, and blacking. Close by there were several counterfeit coins and some good money. A further search of the prisoner's room revealed the existence of a most complete set of tools used in the manufacture of base coin. Apart from the large number of unfinished coins on the prisoner's table, the police seized 285 finished florins and half-crowns, all counterfeit. Mr. Chapman remanded the prisoner.

Source: Evening Express and Evening Mail - 11th September 1903

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LAWRENCE & LAURENCE, Ltd.

38, Tottenham Court Road, London



Lawrence & Laurence, Ltd. - London - 1918

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WILLIAM KERR

8, Spencer Street, Clerkenwell, London


William Kerr, describing himself as wholesale and manufacturing jeweller, was on Saturday brought up at Clerkenwell police-court, London, charged with being in the unlawful possession of 64 pawn-tickets, representing jewellery to tile value of £1,500, as well of jewellery of considerable value. He had obtained, it appeared, more than £2,000 worth of jewellery on approval for alleged customers, but it was discovered that in many cases the jewellery had been pawned shortly after he obtained it. He was remanded.

Source: Western Mail - 21st March 1882

William Kerr entered his marks, 'WK' with the London Assay Office on the 16th February 1882.

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HANCOCK & Co.

204, Regent Street, London



Hancock & Co. - London - 1891

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LEWIS SAVAGE

Old Kent Road, London


Following the smashing of a window at the jewelry store of Lewis Savage, Old Kent Road, the other night, and the chase and arrest of the alleged thief, it was found that the offender’s wrist was badly cut and medical attention had to be given him. After smashing the window the man had snatched a tray of rings. Several were found, the remainder being dropped during the chase.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1927

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CORNELL & HIGGINS

137, Strand, London


The bars of an inside grille guarding one of the windows of the jewelry shop of Cornell & Higgins, Strand, W. C., were severed by jewel thieves early the other morning, and some $10,000 worth of jewelry cleared from the stock carried by the firm. They made a careful selection of the best articles but were unable to get at the most valuable articles which were in the safe. An aperture through which initial entry was effected was only nine inches wide, and the police say a child was used as an accomplice.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1927

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PERCY & Co.

143, High Road, Kilburn, London



Percy & Co. - London - 1887

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HURST, FRANKLIN & Co. Ltd.

Sutterton Street, Islington, London


A paten, part of a field communion set, by Hurst, Franklin & Co. Ltd., assayed at London in 1943:






H.F/& Co Ld - London - 1943




Much History Engraved in SU Mace

The Susquehanna University Mace was presented by the school on May 30, 1966 and is a gift of the Class of 1963. The Mace, and the President's Seal of Office, were designed and fabricated by Hurst, Franklin & Co., Ltd., metalsmiths of London, England.

The mace stands forty-two inches high and its overall shape is derived from the ancient mace, which represented the power of the bishop in battle during the middle ages. The shaft is of ebony, thought to be the most precious of woods and therefore a symbol of excellence. This ebony shaft is partially covered with three sterling silver bands, which are decorated with raised rings. The lower mount is gilded. At the head of the mace is a large silver bowl signifying the victory of knowledge over ignorance. Over this is the University Seal in gilt and enamel and fastened to the bowl by four fluted straps in a cruciform pattern. On the outer surface are engraved designs; symbols of the University's heritage. Circling the bowl are the words "Ad Gloriam Maiorem Dei", that is, "To the Greater Glory of God", which is the motto of Susquehanna. Under the motto is a wavy line representing the Susquehanna River, which gave the University its name. There are thirty-two stars, standing for the number of states in the Union in 1858, the date of the founding of the University. Four roundels depict: (1) The Itinerant Preacher, representing the beginnings of the Lutheran Church in Central Pennsylvania; (2) The Seal of the State of Pennsylvania; (3) Selinsgrove Hall, the original building of the Missionary Institute, which in 1885 changed its name to Susquehanna University; and (4) Martin Luther's Coat-of- Arms.

The ceremonial mace, once a symbol of power in medieval times, now connotates authority and academic freedom, as well as a striving for perfection symbolized by the mace as an art form.

Source: The Crusader of Susquehanna University - 30th September 1977




The President's Seal and Chain, presented to Susquehanna five years ago by the Class of 1963, is worn by Dr. Weber when he presides over official academic ceremonies. Created by Hurst, Franklin & Co., Ltd., metalsmiths of London, the Seal and Chain are made of Sterling silver backed with velvet ribbon and illuminated with gild and enamel. The President's Seal is distinguished from the University Seal by its superimposition on a cross formee. The reverse of the Chain links are engraved with the names of all eleven Susquehanna Presidents.

Source: The Susquehanna Alumnus - Fall, 1971

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A.E. SKINNER & Co.

Orchard Street, London



Skinner - London - Sales box detail

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F.W. HENLEY

20, Clerkenwell Road, Goswell Road, London



F.W. Henley - London - 1917

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G.W. BARKER

144, High Road, Chiswick, and 37, King Street, Hammersmith and, 109, Fulham Palace Road, London


OBITUARY

We regret to record the death, on the 27th ult. in his 67th year, of Mr. George William Barker. jeweller, of 37, King Street, Hammersmith, London, W.
As a Freemason he was a member of the Lombardian Lodge, and was installed Master in 1906. A year ago he was appointed Treasurer, but on account of his failing health, he was never able to fulfil the duties. He was also Master of the Hammersmith Lodge in 1910-11, and a member of two Royal Arch Chapters.

Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1917

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