Jewels of Our City. Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Details:
- Author(s) Debney, Jean
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2013
- Pages 255pp; illus
- Publisher Brewin Books Ltd
- Place Published Studley
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Library:
- Name National Library of Scotland
- City Edinburgh
- County Lothian
- Country Scotland
- Postcode EH1 1EW
- Visit National Library of Scotland's website
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Notes:
Includes an overview of origins and development; personal narratives of present day workers; profiles of past and present businesses including: Deakin & Francis gold jewellery including cufflinks; Charles Green, diamond and gold production; Acme Whistle Co'; Toye Kenning & Spencer, military insignia, medals and buttons; Thomas Fattorini Ltd, silversmiths and medallists; Gladman & Norman, military broches and medals; Birmingham Assay Office; the Pen Room; etc