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R. Raphael & Sons Limited, trading as Raphaels Bank, was a small UK-based independent bank that provided prepaid and credit card services, personal savings products, consumer credit, and a multi-currency ATM network. [1] [2] It was established in 1787 by Dutchman Raphael Raphael who moved to London at the start of the Napoleonic Wars.
G.B Kent & Sons: The Queen Brushmaking Manufacturers of brushes / hairbrushes 2019 1832 1777 G. Collins & Sons: The Queen: Jeweller: Jewellers, Gold/Silversmiths & Clockmakers: 2005: 2005 [91] 1985 [92] G Ettinger Ltd. The Prince of Wales: Leathergoods: Manufacturers of Leathergoods 2019: 1996: 1934 [93] Garrard & Co. Ltd: The Prince of Wales ...
In December 1934, Birks opened its first store in Vancouver. [3] In 1954, the first Canadian shopping centre opened in Dorval and Birks is the first to open a jewelry store within a shopping centre. [3] In 1953, Henry Birks and Sons bought out Roden Bros. Ltd., a company that produced silver hollowware, flatware, cut crystal, and medals. [4]
It was built between 1839 and 1847, and is a two-story, three-bay, brick building. It measures 104 feet long and 23 feet, 6 inches wide. It features cast iron ornamentation and a freestanding clock (1877) at the street measuring 14 feet high. L. D. Giddens and Son was founded in 1859 and may be the oldest jewelry store in North Carolina. [2]
Robert Wallace died on June 1, 1892, and the sons and son-in-law continued the business. It grew to be the largest manufacturer of flat tableware in the world. At the start of the 20th century, about 3 tons of steel and 1.5 tons of nickel silver were used daily.
Gianni Bulgari is the eldest son of Giorgio Bulgari and grandson of Sotirio Bulgari, the founder of the luxury brand Bulgari. His brother Paolo was born in 1937/1938 and Nicola in 1941. His nephew is Francesco Trapani. He was born and grew up in Rome where he studied at "La Sapienza" University, Philosophy and Law, graduating in Law in 1960.
In 1932 Sotirio died, leaving the business to his two sons, Giorgio (1890–1966) and Costantino (1889–1973), who each had a keen interest in precious stones and jewels. During the Second World War , most new jewellery was crafted out of gold, as gems were scarce, and designs became more naturalistic.
Antony Gibbs & Sons was a British trading company, which was founded by Antony Gibbs in 1808 in London.The company's interests spanned trading in cloth, fruit, wine, guano, and nitrate, which led to it becoming involved in banking, shipping and insurance.