History And Patents Of W H Collins Manufacturing Jeweller & Goldsmith
The trade advertisement above shows that the firm was patenting their inventions from the Victorian era.
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The Fabulous Antique Gold Keepsake Lockets Of Albert Ernest Jenkins
The goldsmith known as Albert Ernest Jenkins is one of our favourite locket makers. His superior quality lockets are among the finest we have seen and yet despite the presence of his finely wrought lockets, he remains a mystery.
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How The Stratton "Queen" Model Evolved To Be The "Queen Convertible"
The earliest Stratton Queen Convertible models were a little deeper in appearance. The interior cases were fitted with inner annular rings but these were of a different style than those fitted in the later models. They appear to cover less of the powder well.
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Construction Of Foil Backed Stratton "Scone" Maritime Themed Compacts
This post has been created to show the construction of the Stratton "Scone" model when it is fitted with foil backed maritime themed lid inserts.
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History Of Houppette Pli, Advertisements, Patents & Patent Drawings
The retractable powder puffs known as Houppette Pli were patented designs attributed to Leon Svirsky and Alexandre Willk.
The advertisement shown above depicts the Houppetti Pli and other vanities which Willk marketed.
An Illustrated History Of The Reich-Ash Corp & The Deere Compact Brand
In 1920 Leopold Reich entered into a partnership with Sidney Ash. Their company was styled as The Reich-Ash Corporation. Both men were experienced in the cosmetics industry. Ash had been employed by the Colgate Company and subsequently owned a business which we would describe as being involved in the cosmetics trade.
How To Fit Photos & Hair Into Antique Gold Lockets. Locket Care & Use
Including a lock of hair in an antique locket has long been a traditional way to remember a loved one. The simple design of a curled lock of hair is one of the most popular and easiest ways to present a lock of hair.
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The Ultimate Guide To Buying Authentic Edwardian Jewellery
This guide will show you how to guarantee that you are buying authentic Edwardian jewellery.
While other blogs deal with Edwardian style and fashion we are endeavouring to compile a guide to enable accurate dating.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Early Life, Coronation And Coronation Programme
Many of Her Majesty's subjects knew that her favourite country was Scotland. Her Majesty chose to spend her last days at Balmoral Castle, her favourite residence, so that she could say “goodbye” to Scotland and the Scottish people, because she knew her final resting place would be at Windsor.
Some people forgot or did not know that Queen Elizabeth II was Scottish.
She was descended from the Royal House of Stewart on both sides of her family.
Vintage Stratton Brand Sunglasses 1950s Catalogue Full Colour
This trade catalogue dates to c.1958 because the company used the name Laughton & Sons Ltd. on the back cover.
Meanwhile the listing shown below in the April 26 1958 edition of The Chemist And Druggist describes the makers as JARRETT RAINSFORD & LAUGHTON LTD., WARSTOCK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM 14.
Silversmith William Devenport & Son A Brief History
The origins of the esteemed maker known as William Devenport began in early Victorian England in 1837. The firm was founded by Joseph Whitton after whom it was named. When William Devenport became a partner it was styled as Whitton & Devenport. Later on this jewellery concern was known as William Devenport and when his son joined the firm, William restyled the business name to William Devenport & Son.
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A Brief History Of A Fattorini Manufacturing Jeweller Gold And Silversmith
The firm was founded in 1827 by Antonio Fattorini (1797 - 1860). This remarkable company is still in business at the time of writing this post.
In 1829 the firm was listed as a jeweller in northern England. The exact location was 18 Bazaar, Central Market, Leeds, Yorkshire. This company of manufacturing jewellers was also owned retail premises.