Subject: Clocks and watches

This 1921 catalogue from A. Cohen Jeweler in Allentown, Pennsylvania showcases a selection of diamonds, watches, jewelry, and silverware. Established in 1906, the store was located at 393 Hamilton Street, opposite the Lehigh Valley Railroad Depot. The catalogue includes a detailed price list and descriptions of the merchandise. One item, #4.55, notably includes a clock advertisement from A. Cohen's store.

This is a 1906 catalogue from A. Roseman, a wholesale dealer in American watches, diamonds, and jewelry, located in New York City. The catalogue features illustrations and prices for a variety of items. The business was located at 9, 11, and Maiden Lane in New York City.

An alarm clock manufactured by W.M. Gilbert with the inscription "A. Cohen Jeweler York, PA" on the face. The clock has two peg legs and is marked with a patent date of 1898 on the back. The clock is part of the Judaica Americana Collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Invoice from A. G. Schwab & Bro., wholesale dealers in gold and plated jewelry and American and Swiss Watches, located at 53 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 4, 1882. The bill lists several items purchased by John Frieman and their corresponding prices. The billhead features an illustration of the Johnston Building, the business location, with decorative text and borders.

Invoice from B. L. Stone, importer and dealer in watches, diamonds, fine jewelry, clocks, solid silver and silver-plated ware, and diamond spectacles and optical goods. Located at 155 First Street, corner of Morrison, Portland, Oregon. Dated April 30, 1881. The invoice lists the purchase of jewelry, a ladies gold wallet, engraving, and a 1/2 doz. gold table, 1/2 doz. ice and 1/2 doz. napkin rings by S. Marks & Co. of Roseburg, Oregon. The billhead is printed on a pale pink paper with an ornate, Victorian-style border.

This billhead from M. L. Levy, importer of watches, jewelry, and watch materials, is dated August 4, 1871. The business is located at 66 Nassau Street, Room 1 in New York, New York. The billhead is an invoice listing a variety of jewelry items sold to W. Hunt, likely from Uniontown, PA. The billhead is part of a group of nine invoices from Levy spanning from 1870-1874, and showcases the range and detail of transactions Levy handled with a specific customer.

Invoice from M. L. Levy, an importer of watches, jewelry, and watch materials, located at No. 14 John Street, Room 2, New York, New York. The bill is dated February 16, 1872, and is made out to W. Hunt in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The invoice lists a variety of items purchased, including 'Spirits,' 'Pirkers,' 'Card Seemis,' and 'Gold Spects.' The billhead features a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from M. L. Levy, importer of watches, jewelry, and watch materials located at No. 11 Maiden Lane, New York, New York, dated July 16, 1870. The invoice shows a list of purchases, including a variety of watch parts and materials, for a total of 117.40. The invoice was made out to W. Hunt of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and likely included in a group of nine invoices covering the period 1870-1874.

Invoice from M. L. Levy, importer of watches, jewelry, and watch materials, located at No. 14 John Street, room 3, New York, New York. Dated June 13, 1873. The bill lists a variety of watch parts and materials purchased by W. Hunt of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, including gold and silver watch parts, chains, and other items, with corresponding quantities and prices. The billhead is simple and features handwritten details in a plain style.

Billhead of M. L. Levy, a seller of watches, jewelry, and gold-plated chains, located at 14 John Street, Room 3, New York, New York. The bill is dated June 5, 1874, and is addressed to W. Hunt of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The transaction includes a list of items purchased, quantities, prices, and a total amount due at the bottom of the bill. The billhead displays the company name and address in elegant script.

Invoice from M.L. Levy, Importer of Watches, Jewelry, and Watch Materials located at 66 Nassau Street, room 1, New York, New York. Dated November 24, 1871. The bill includes a list of itemized purchases by W. Hunt, likely for a watchmaking business, and includes a total of $74.10. The billhead is printed on a standard form with neatly written entries. The header has handwritten information indicating the buyer, date, and business.

Invoice from M. L. Levy, a dealer in watches, jewelry, and materials, located at 14 John Street, Room 3, New York City. Dated November 19, 1874, the bill is made out to W. Hunt of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The transaction lists an itemized purchase of materials, likely parts for watches or jewelry, such as pins, rings, and watch parts. The prices of each item are written out. The billhead is a handwritten document.

Invoice from S. B. Dinkelspiel & Co., importers of watches, diamonds, jewelry, etc., located at 120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, between Montgomery and Kearny. Dated December 17, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of a ring and other items from the business by D. P. Brown & Co. The bill is for a ring, old gold, and other items with totals and descriptions. The billhead is decorated with a printed header and an elegant script font.

A woman's gold-filled pocket watch manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company. The watch features a distinctive design incorporating three nested Star of David symbols. The watch dates from circa 1880.

Three-dimensional zinc shop sign advertising J. Warshawsky's clocks, watches, and jewelry business. The sign is cast in the shape of a pocket watch with Roman numerals, and the time is set to the approximate time of Lincoln's death. It is painted and gilded. The sign was acquired at auction in New York, New York circa 1875.

A three-quarter page, stampless letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on January 17, 1850. The letter discusses a shipment of flags and clocks. Horace E. Baldwin was a partner in the firm Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey, before moving to New Orleans in 1842, and he appears to have remained there until 1853.

Nickel-plated advertising piece featuring Hebrew numerals and the inscription "The time to sell to R. Lowenthal." This object was likely used as a pawnbroker's token, given to customers when they pawned their watches. It was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati (AJA) from February to May 2005, and at the AJHS 350th anniversary exhibition in New York City from May to September 2005. Date: circa 1905

Pocket watch key from S. J. Cohn, a watchmaker and optician located at 121 Granville Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Circa 1890.

This is a 12-page pamphlet, likely an advertisement, produced by the Waterbury Clock Company. Distributed by A. Horowitz of Hudson, New York, it features a graphic of a sun with rays emanating outward, along with four clocks showing different times for St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Hong Kong, and Melbourne. The overall purpose is to highlight the Waterbury clock's accuracy and global applicability. Published in 1887.

This is a catalog from S. F. Myers & Co., a New York City jewelry store, published on March 15, 1887. The catalog features illustrations and lists watches and cases with their respective sizes and prices. The back cover shows a lithograph of the store located at 50 Maiden Lane and 33 Liberty Street, New York City.

Seth Thomas oak regulator wall clock with original gilded lettering advertising A. Cohen Jeweler, located at 393.95 Hamilton Street. The clock's advertising suggests that the jewelry store was established in 1906 and still in existence in 1921. This object is mentioned in relation to another item in the collection (Item 13.1390).

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. [The company specialized in gas and coal fixtures, including hanging lamps, bronzes, clocks, and other items.] The front of the card features a profile illustration of a young man holding a bow and arrow. He appears to be preparing to shoot, with his concentration focused on the target. This suggests the company's high quality and precise craftsmanship. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises DeYoung & Bro., a jewelry store located at 704 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman sitting on a leaf, holding a fan. The text on the card states that the store sells watches, silverware, clocks, and toilet sets. They are also offering $250,000 in reductions. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Isaac Goldsmith, a jeweler and men's furnisher, located at 654 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative border with stylized floral motifs. The text is set in a bold typeface. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Jos. Wineburgh & Son advertises their jewelry business located at 32 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features an image of a pansy flower. The background is a light green color. The text is printed in black.

This trade card advertises L.C. Bernays, a jeweler located at 116 Main Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The card is in the shape of a fan. The front of the card features an illustration of a clock. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Hirschberg, a jeweler located at 230 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a single red rose, which is the primary subject of the image. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Victor Binder, a diamond importer located at 11 South 9th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card also mentions watches and jewelry and notes that the business is 'late with H. Muhr's Sons'. The card is part of a collection of trade cards and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 33, Page 7. The date is uncertain but is presumed to be from around the early 20th Century based on contextual clues.

Trade card advertising F. A. Fiedler, a dealer in fine watches, diamonds, and other goods. The front of the card features an illustration of a butterfly. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Indian Herb Cough Drops. Circa 1885.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises the Fechner Brothers' business in New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of a comical girl and a man, and lists items for sale including watches, diamonds, paintings, and notions. Addresses listed are 490 State St., New Haven, and 62 State St., Bridgeport.

Trade card advertising Hoffman & Brinckerhoff, importers and dealers in watch materials, tools, and glasses. Located at 36 Maiden Lane. The card dates from circa 1860.

This trade card advertises I. Bedichimer, a retailer of clocks, watches, jewelry, and house furnishings, located at 160 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a detailed drawing of the store front. The image shows architectural details suggesting a late 19th-century commercial building. The business name and address are clearly visible. The back of the card is blank. There is a note on the card record that indicates that there are other trade cards by the same business.

This trade card advertises Jas. A. Haas & Co., jewelers and watchmakers located at the Southeast corner of Second and Fairmont Avenues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an elegant design, likely showcasing the store's refined products. The style of the design and typography suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text clearly indicates the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. Additional information on the card mentions E. Zothe as the designer and engraver.

This trade card advertises M. S. Rosen, a practical watchmaker and jeweler. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed at the top: "PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER." Below the name, the address is clearly indicated: 50 Colden Street. The design is simple and straightforward, focusing on conveying the necessary information. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Platt & Page, dealers in watches and solid silver. The front of the card features a depiction of two Chinese men carrying a sign. The illustration style and subject matter reflect the visual conventions of the late 19th century. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The text on the front of the card is partially legible, indicating the business's specialization in watches and solid silver.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, purveyors of silver-plated ware. The front of the card features a woman's hand delicately holding a red rose and blue and red forget-me-nots. The inclusion of flowers suggests elegance and possibly alludes to the craftsmanship of the silver-plated goods. Below the floral arrangement, the text includes the business address (268 Chapel Street) and the establishment date: "Established 1846." The back of the card is blank.

A woman's 14K gold Elgin watch featuring a Star of David and dove of peace motif. The watch was likely manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company, circa 1906. The watch is part of the Kaplan Family Collection.