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James Henry Hinton was a gold chain manufacturer between 1890 and 1920. Would he have a unique makers mark? If so how can I find it?
Many thanks.
Roger
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In 1911 Thomas Henry Young was a Gold Chain Maker living at 40 Handsworth New Rd Birmingham . I believed he worked for himself. Can anyone locate his workshop in Birmingham? He would have operated between 1900 and 1930.
Many thanks.
Roger
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Looking for details of this man.
Born in Birmingham 1900, was a navel cadet at HMS Eaglet in 1919, in the Pioneer Corp in 1941. I found him in Wales in 1921 but he returns home to Birmingham in 1922. Can anyone find him?
Roger
Mikejee. Many thanks again for your detailed research - these directories are a treasure trove! I had expected the Hinton Jewellery business to be larger. James Henry was an employer (there are job adds - now I know his place of work), had a servant and lived in a nice location. He was also...
Mikejee, many thanks for your detailed search and quick reply. You struck gold with the 1932 directory as the address matches the 1921 census data. James Henry Hinton dies in 1935 which is why the entry disappeared. Is it possible to see who took over the workshop at Carver Street after 1935...
Looking for any details about this company, in particular James Henry Hinton. Any details about Hinton Manufacturing Jewellers would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Roger