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History Of Adie Brothers Manufacturing Jewellers & Silversmiths

This manufacturing firm of silversmiths is said to have been established in 1879. The company was incorporated in 1906 joining the firms of McKewan & Adie (manufacturing jewellers, gold and...

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Coty Compacts & Heritage

In 1904 Francois Coty founded his company in Paris. His dream was to revolutionize perfume making. In 1908, Coty relocated his manufacturing headquarters to Suresnes. He acquired property and began to...

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C. H. Collins & Sons Ltd. Zenette Powder Compacts History And Patents

The brand name Zenette was owned by the Collins family. The company name was registered as C.H. Collins & Sons Ltd of Hockley Hill, Birmingham, England. We know that the firm was active in the...

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The History of Evans Case Company

The Evans Case Company of North Attleboro, MA was a huge concern making accessories in America. Manufacturing between 1920 and 1960. Colonel Obed Robinson who was a skilled blacksmith & clock maker...

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Elgin American (Illinois Watchcase Company) Accessories & History

The Elgin American story started when Max Eppenstein began working in the jewellery quarter of New York in the late 1870s. In 1880 Solomon Eppenstein joined his brother and together they ran the M C...

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Richard Hudnut Compacts & Heritage Part One

In 1855 Alexander Hudnut opened his first pharmacy in Brooklyn. His son, Richard, was also born in 1855 & so it was a busy time for the Hudnut family. The pharmacy was very successful, so much so...

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A Brief History Of Vogue Vanities And The Dennison Watch Case Company

This patent drawing relates to the British patent no. 344196, which is described below by the inventor. We, DENNISON WATCH CASE, COMPANY LIMITED, of 24-32, Villa Road, Handsworth, in the City of...

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