Subject: Watches

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.

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 documents a transaction from Kingsbacher Bros., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Optical Goods, located at 132 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, to Mr. & Mrs. Hunt of Uniontown, PA, dated May 15, 1883. The transaction includes items such as a "Nickel Cricket" and "Gold Band Rings," with a total sum due. A handwritten note indicates receipt of 1/2 oz of "701 G.B. Rings" and describes them as "entirely new." The document specifies "Net 30 days" as terms. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of the Kingsbacher Bros. building and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, presented within decorative banners. An accompanying envelope is also present, printed with the business name and address. 3.

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.

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.

The front of this trade card features a colorful illustration of an artist, depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing a hat, and holding a painter's palette and brushes. A decorative jug with jewels or stones is also present. The verso displays a circular purple stamp for A. Lesser & Son, identifying them as jobbers of watches and jewelry located at 61 Warren St., Syracuse, N.Y. The stamp also states they carry a full assortment of watch, clock, optical, and jobbing materials. 3.

A four-page brochure-format trade card for Graf & Heineman Jewelers, issued for the Holiday Season of 1889. The card promotes a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, precious stones, gold watches, vest chains, charms, lockets, badges, emblem pins, and ladies' and gentlemen's watches in various designs. The front features an illustration of a man and woman adorned with jewelry, seated at a display counter, with the business name "Graf & Heineman Jewelers" in ornate text. The reverse, an embossed cover, depicts a parasol adorned with roses and shamrocks, characteristic of late 19th-century holiday ephemera. The card also has decorative scalloped edges. 3.

A trade card for J. B. Libirman, advertising jewelry, watches, spectacles, and fancy goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware, located in Syracuse, N. Y. The card features an illustration of a boy dressed in Spanish attire, wearing a hat and a patterned suit, standing beside a cluster of flowers. The text for the products and location is vertically oriented. The reverse side of the card is blank. 3.

Trade card for J. B. Libirman, a business in Syracuse, N.Y., specializing in Jewelry, Watches, Spectacles, and Fancy Goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware. The card features a decorative illustration of a woman in an elaborate, possibly Spanish-inspired, outfit, standing beside an ornate floral design. The card is printed in a monochromatic blue ink, characteristic of trade cards from the period. 3.

This trade card, dating from circa 1885, features an illustration of a woman in a pink dress with a red floral embellishment, holding a fan, standing in an interior setting. The verso advertises S. Hirschberg's Great American Watch Depot, located at 230 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1860, the business promoted itself as offering the "Largest assortment of Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches in the World." The text on the verso uses decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name. 3.

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 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.

This trade card advertises J. B. Liberman, a wholesale traveling sales agent of watches, jewelry, fancy goods, and silks. The front of the card features text stating his occupation and product line, and the business's location: Syracuse, New York. A prominent phrase reads, "Will call on you once a month." 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.

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.