Joseph Brothers of Liverpool Eng. Store Card, San Francisco, c. 1850s

Brass store card issued by Joseph Brothers, jewelers and general importers in San Francisco, California, circa 1850s. Obverse features the firm's name and address (149 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Cal.), describing their services as watchmakers, jewelers, opticians, and general importers. The reverse indicates that they were the "cheapest house in California for good watches, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, cutlery, etc." The card measures 29mm in diameter. Joseph Brothers were prominent California Gold Rush jewelers, known for commissioning California small-denomination gold coins as early as 1852. This store card dates from the late 1850s, after their move from 175 Clay Street to 149 Montgomery Street. The card is considered exceedingly rare.

Associated People/Businesses

• JOSEPH BROTHERS

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Gold mines and mining
• Jewelry

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10