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1; 281713 - Directory of British manufacturers of jewellery, silver, electro-plate etc. (Birmingham Jewellers' and Siversmiths' Association) Illus. 1918. . - 1918

1; 285357 - Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. Buyer's guide. Illus. 1920. . - 1920

1; 295842 - A better price. The booklet of Lees & Sanders, Refiners. Birmingham. Illus. 43pp. c.1904. Lees and Sanders, refiners. - 1904

1; 310199 - Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association Buyers' guide. Illus 1924. . - 1924

1; 619950 - On the evolution of the jewellery and gun quarters in Birmingham. - 1951

1; 625084 - Are you clever with your hands : [some account of the jewellery and metalwork industries in Birmingham, etc.] issued for boys and girls who are choosing their first job. - 1952

1; 662042 - The Sheffield Smelting Company Limited, 1760 [to] 1960 : [incorporating Lees and Sanders, refiners / presented by the Company on the occasion of its bi-centenary]. - 1960

2; 267382 - The Next War: the British Industries Fair, Birmingham Branch. By C.H. Betts and M. Watts. Illus. 66pp. 1916. *BETTS (CHARLES H.). - 1916

2; 402360 - Hunt (William) & Sons, The Brades, Ltd. Brades Steel Works, near Birmingham. Descriptive booklet. Illus. 32pp. - 1898

2; 464478 - Pig irons of Great Britain. 5th edition. 30pp. 1937. Darby & Company. - 1937

2; 537493 - ROSE (J) A new guide to the iron trade; or, Mill managers' and stock takers' assistant. Comprising a series of new and comprehensive tables, practically arranged to shew at one view, the weight of iron required to produce boiler plates, sheet iron etc. - 1858

2; 614251 - The story of the old works : an epic of industry : an account of some happenings at the Walsall Road Works, 1790-1949. - 1950

2; 640902 - Souvenir of visit to Birmingham, August 20th [to] 23rd, 1895. - 1895

2; 661996 - G.K.N. : history of a great industrial enterprise, the Guest Keen & Nettlefolds group of companies. - 1960

2; 662114 - List of members and classified list of products ...

2; 662650 - A tale of simple facts : [an autobiographical account of his discovery of pig boiling]. - 1900

2; 663247 - [Illustrated catalogue of shipping tackle, chains, etc.]. - 1910

2; 686698 - [Two hundred and fiftieth] 250th anniversary of the first successful use of coke in ironmaking : Anniversary Meeting, 23rd-25th Sept. 1959, Birmingham and Coalbrookdale : programme and guide. - 1959

2; 731109 - Guide to the iron trade of Great Britain. - 1873

2; 786252 - Dynasty of iron founders : the Darbys and Coalbrookdale. - 1953

3; 259122 - The Journal of the Fender and Fire Brasses Manufacturers' Association. Monthly. October 1897 - March 1899. Wants August 1898; January, February 1899. 2 volumes. 1897-99. Fender and Fire Brasses Manufacturers Association.

3; 317602 - Kynoch Limited and King's Norton Metal Co. Limited, Birmingham. Constituent companies of Nobel Industries Limited. Non-ferrous metals and alloys. Illus. 45pp. 1924 NOTE - The title on the binding is "The Witton book of non-ferrous metals and alloys". Metal Trades.

3; 384822 - Kynoch Limited and King's Norton Metal Co. Limited, Birmingham. Constituent companies of Nobel Industries Limited. Non-ferrous metals and alloys. Illus. 45pp. 1924 NOTE - The title on the binding is "The Witton book of non-ferrous metals and alloys". Metal Trades. - 1924

3; 538757 - Non-ferrous metals and alloys. Published by Kynoch Limited and King's Norton Metal Co. Limited, Birmingham. Constituent companies of Nobel Industries Limited. Illus. 45pp. 1924 NOTE - The title on the binding is 'The Witton book of non-ferrous metals and alloys'. Kynoch Limited.

3; 617204 - The Metals Division of Imperial Chemical Industries, Limited : a brief account of its history prepared for the visit to Kynoch works by the members of the Britain Association for the Advancement of Science. - 1950

3; 635398 - Technical brochure. - 1953

3; 662547 - Directory.

3; 662845 - The first hundred and fifty years : a brief history of Capper Pass and Son Limited. - 1963

3; 688460 - Evered 1809-1959 : an interim report. - 1959

4; 149588 - An advertising booklet. 20pp. 1876?. Green, Cadbury and Richards (button makers) Birmingham.

4; 313081 - Jones (W.U.) The Button industry (with special reference to button making in Birmingham) (Pitman's Common Commodities and Industries). 1924. - 1924

4; 662399 - The post-war reconstruction report of the British button industry : [with references to Birmingham]. - 1944

6; 483225 - 50 years of growth, 1888 - 1938. Dunlop Rubber Company Limited. Ports. Illus. 16pp. 1938. Dunlop Rubber Company Ltd.. - 1938

7; 605106 - History of Bakelite Limited / T.J. Fielding ; [foreword by H.V. Potter]. - 1948

7; 662567 - Landmarks of the plastics industry. - 1962

7; 800903 - The story of B.I.P. [British Industrial Plastics], 1894-1962 / by Cyril S. Dingley. - 1963

8; 68372 - Thomas and Bettridge. Catalogue of the stock of papier mâché and japanned goods of J. Bettridge & Co., which will be sold by auction, 8th – 10th August 1870. 24pp. 1870. Sale Catalogues. - 1870

8; 289433 - Boiling Pot (The) Monthly magazine of Kalamazoo Limited. (Morland and Impey) Vols. 1 – 6 (February 1920 – September 1932) Illus. 1920-32.

8; 293829 - Kalamagazette. Monthly magazine of Morland and Impey Limited. Volumes 1 - 6. April 1914 - December 1919. Ports. Illus. 1914-19 NOTE - Volume 1 and Volume 2 Number 1 are 'duplicated' Succeded by The Boiling Pot, see Boiling Pot.

8; 467716 - Boxfoldia Ltd. Annual works conference, 10th-12th (1937-39). Reports. 4 vols 1937-39 NOTE :- Nos. 1-9 not published. Boxfoldia Ltd.

8; 517420 - Alice through the papermill, in respectful criticism of the paper control and kindred matters relating to the present state of the trade. A plea for an equitable system of planning whereby to ensure a measure of efficiency and a degree of order for all concerned. Written and pictured by A. Wragg after Lewis Carrol and Sir John Tenniel. Sponsored with a preface by C.H. Foyle, of Boxfoldia Ltd. Bournbrook, Birmingham. 55pp. 1940 NOTE - Published for private circulation. WRAGG (ARTHUR). - 1940

8; 605101 - Alive through the papermill, in respectful criticism of the paper control and kindred matters relating to the present state of the trade. A plea for an equitable system of planning whereby to ensure a measure of efficiency and a degree of order for all concerned. Written and pictured by A. Wragg after Lewis Carroll and Sir John Tenniel. Sponsored with a preface by C.H. Foyle of Boxfoldia Ltd., Bournbrook, Birmingham. (2nd edition) Published for private circulation. 55pp. 1950. FOYLE (CHARLES HENRY). - 1950

8; 796847 - English papier ma?che? of the Georgian and Victorian periods. - 1971

9; 411816 - Stephenson (A.H.) The Trade Associations of Birmingham brick-masters, 1864-1933. (Menton) Port. 1933. Brick Trade. - 1933

9; 793820 - The story of 100 years of phosphorous making, 1851-1951 : [the history of Albright & Wilson Ltd.]. - 1951

11; 212406 - Scheme of University Education. 1907. Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association (Birmingham). - 1907

11; 386099 - Monthly bulletin of the Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. Volume 1. May - December 1929--. Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association (Birmingham).

11; 610924 - [Catalogue, c.1908]. - 1908

11; 660977 - Birmingham-- the silver centre : an exhibition of modern Birmingham Civic Society [held at] Messrs. Lee Longland & Co. Ltd. and Messrs. Edward Gray Ltd. : [short description and catalogue of exhibits] / with a foreword by Elkan Simons. - 1957

11; 662017 - Fra et par gamle engelske forretningsarkiv : [with references to Matthew Boulton, James Watt and Josiah Wedgwood]. - 1960

11; 744839 - The development of the goldsmiths' trade in the Midlands. - 1964

11; 747133 - Adam silver, 1765-1795. - 1965

11; 787372 - Sidelights on the history of the gold and silver trades : together with an account of "the trial of the Pyx" / by W.T. Prideaux. - 1931

12; 212406 - Birmingham Jewellers' & Silversmiths' Association. Scheme of university education. 9pp. 1907. University. - 1907

12; 294619 - Report of the Committee. 1st (1887) etc. 1888 etc. NOTE :- From 1919 called The Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association and The Gold, Silver, Electro Plate and Allied Trades Manufacturers' Federation. Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association (Birmingham).

12; 333110 - The Happy Jeweller. A magazine of good cheer for all engaged in the jewellery, plate and kindred trades. Edited by Norman Tiptaft for Tiptaft Ltd. Nos. 1 - 17 (January 1924 to Spring 1933) 1924-33 NOTE - 1. Wants No. 8. 2. All published. TIPTAFT (NORMAN) Works edited by.

12; 348353 - The history, development and organisation of the Birmingham jewellery and allied trades. / By J. C. Roche. - 1927

12; 348353 - The history, development and organisation of the Birmingham jewellery and allied trades. Thesis for the degree of Master of Commerce in the University of Birmingham. Supplement to The Dial. Published by Dennison Watch Case Co. Ltd. and the Birmingham Jewellers' & Silversmiths' Association. 1927. ROCHE (JOHN CHARLES). - 1927

12; 348354 - Roche (J.C.) The history, development and organisation of the Birmingham jewellery and allied trades. Thesis for the degree of Master of Commerce in the University of Birmingham. Supplement to The Dial. Published by Dennison Watch Case Co., Ltd. and the Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. 1927. University. - 1927

13; 662489 - A century of achievement : the story of Laughton & Sons Ltd. formerly Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton Ltd., 1860-1960 / [by G.A. Laughton]. - 1960

13; 663381 - Gilt-metal and enamel work of the eighteenth century: an exhibition [held on] September 9th-October 7th, 1967, of Georgian toys chosen to illustrate the use made of gilt-metal, pinchbeck, painted enamel, silver and silver-coated copper. The exhibits are o - 1967

14; 663361 - Birmingham medallists : notes collected while preparing a paper for the Birmingham Archaeological Society. - 1947

14; 743861 - Catalogue of the advertisement imitations of "spade" guineas and their halves. - 1964

21; 301363 - A survey of the scheme of industrial and scientific research for the cast iron foundry industry. 24pp. 1921. Cast Iron Research Association (British). - 1921

21; 308908 - Bureau Bulletin of the British Cast Iron Research Association. Issued quarterly by the Council. Number 1 etc. 1923 - 1964 NOTE - Not preserved after 1964. Cast Iron Research Association (British).

21; 643481 - The Coneygre story. - 1954

22; 662707 - [Trade catalogue showing scaled drawings of the productions of Hart, Son, Peard and Co., Ltd.]. - 1875

31, 174550 - The early history of brass and the brass manufactures of Birmingham. Statuary etc. in bronze and copper. The Revived Art of Metal-working. Papier mache. Coffin furniture. 1866. *AITKEN (WILLIAM COSTEN) pseud. Argus. - 1866

31; 113792 - A short history of the Brass trade. 42pp. 1892. *DAVIS (WILLIAM JOHN). - 1892

31; 216141 - Keep & Hinkley, Birmingham. Book of Cast Brass Foundry. Plates (with prices) 1845. - 1845

31; 330588 - Beacon Service Journal. Seasonal notes for the ironmonger and his staff. Issued by Smith & Davis, Limited, Stamped Brassfounders, Hampton Street, Birmingham. Volumes 1 – 6 (February 1925 – March 1931) 6 volumes. 1925-31. NOTE - Volume 1, nos. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8; Volume 2, nos. 16, 18 wanting.

31; 408491 - Beacon Service Journal. Seasonal notes for the house furnisher and his staff. Issued by Smith and Davis Limited, Stamped Brassfounders, Hampton Street, Birmingham. Volumes 1-2. January 1931 - August 1932. 2 volumes. 1931-2 NOTE - 1. Volume 1 Number 5 wanting. 2. All published.

31; 512951 - Showell (Edwin) & Sons, brassfounders. Patent machine made screw, cups & sockets. Catalogue. Illus. c.1911. - 1911

31; 517123 - Donald McKenzie & Co., Birmingham for general brass foundry. Catalogue. Illus. c.1870. - 1870

31; 583402 - Catalogue of brassfoundry and general hardware. - 1900

31; 660158 - Illustrated catalogues of general & cabinet brassfoundry for builders, cabinet makers [etc.] 1912 and 1936 / [issued by Frederick Giles & Sons].

31; 660160 - General brassfoundry for the use of ironmongers, architects builders, etc. List no. 13 / [issued by M A P i.e. May and Padmore, catalogue]. - 1914

31; 660161 - Illustrated catalogue of general brassfoundry for cabinet makers, [etc.]. - 1912

31; 660162 - Catalogue of modern brassfoundry and architectural metal work / E.S.S. [i.e. Edwin Showell & Sons]. - 1929

31; 660163 - Manufacturers of pressed stamped and machine-made brassfoundry : [catalogue]. - 1931

31; 660164 - Brassfoundry door springs etc. : [catalogue / issued by William Newman & Sons Ltd.]. - 1934

31; 660171 - Illustrated catalogue and price list of cabinet, builders' and general brassfoundry / [issued by R.M. & S.]. - 1914

31; 660681 - Harcourt's tables, giving the nett of any amount from 1d. to £100 : [trade catalogue]. - 1910

31; 660755 - Brass Saga : [a history of the brass foundry industry, with references to Birmingham] / by Edgar N. Hiley. - 1957

31; 749269 - The McKechnie story. - 1965

31; 792647 - The early history of brass and the brass manufactures of Birmingham : statuary etc. in bronze and copper : the revived art of metal-working : the manufactures in papier mache : the manufacture of coffin furniture. - 1866

34; 751742 - Presentation of apprenticeship certificates, March 25th 1966 : programme. - 1966

39; 548269 - Their system of standard costing and cost control : lectures given to the Association of Bronze and Brass Founders, 29th June, 1943 / by A.N. Wormleighton, A.E. Ball, D.L. Roome, W. Smithson ; introduction by G.T. Hyslop : [with sample forms]. - 1943

39; 743680 - The nimonic alloys : design data. - 1956

51; 662183 - Windsor mouldings and ornaments (embossed wood) for the cabinet, building and allied trades : [catalogue]. - 1937

111; 744028 - Hall marks & date letters [including sections on Birmingham hall marks and date letters]. - 1965

111; 747600 - Hall marks and date letters. - 1964

306; 284005 - Quarterly Journal of the National Brassworkers and Metal Mechanics. Nos. 1-11 All published. (Birmingham) 1918-21 NOTE :- No. 1 issued as 'Quarterly Report'. Brassworkers (National Society of Amalgamated).

331; 135763 - Wilkinson (T) and Co., Great Hampton Street, manufacturers of electro-plate. Pattern book. 1870. Trade Catalogues. - 1870

331; 206586 - Canning (W) and Co. Handbook on electro-plating, polishing, lacquering, burnishing, enamelling. 3rd edition. Illus. 1907. Electro Plate Trade. - 1907

331; 285670 - Handbook on electro-plating, polishing, lacquering, burnishing, enamelling. 7th edition. Illus. 1918. Canning (W) and Co.. - 1918

331; 330280 - Canning (W) and Co. Practical handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering and enamelling. 9th edition. Illus. Dgms. 1925. Electro Plate Trade. - 1925

331; 362482 - Canning (W) and Co. Practical handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering and enamelling. 10th edition. Illus. Dgms. Tables. 1928. Electro Plate Trade. - 1928

331; 425728 - Canning (W) and Co. Practical handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering and enamelling. 12th edition. Illus. Dgms. Tables. 1934. Electro Plate Trade. - 1934

331; 459402 - Canning (W) and Co. Practical handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering and enamelling. 13th edition. Illus. Dgms. Tables. 1937. Electro Plate Trade. - 1937

331; 477943 - The Bulletin, published quarterly by Coleman & Appleby Ltd., Birmingham for the use and interest of the plating and polishing trades. Volume 1, Number 3 to Volume 5, Number 1. 5 volumes. 1936-40 NOTE :- Volume 1, Numbers 1-2 wanting. Coleman & Appleby Ltd..

331; 550287 - The manufacturers of Elkington & Co., silversmiths, and patentees of the electro plate : [price list]. - 1878

331; 550288 - Revised list of prices of patent Argentine plate, or electro-plated nickel silver, and genuine British plate, or improved nickel silver spoons, forks, ladles etc. - 1875

331; 551273 - Bocock & Wilkinson, Seahorse Works, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, manufacturers of ships' lamps, & lamp fitting, paraffin burners and reflectors naval brassfounders : [illustrated catalogue with prices]. - 1896

331; 598829 - The Canning handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering, enamelling. - 1949

331; 647622 - Handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering enamelling. - 1953

331; 660256 - Canning (W) and Co. Handbook on electro-plating, polishing, lacquering, burnishing, enamelling. 8th edition. Illus. 1922. Electro Plate Trade. - 1922

331; 689809 - Handbook on electro-plating, polishing, bronzing, lacquering. - 1960

331; 755137 - Birmingham : W. Canning & Co., Ltd., [1966] Electroplating. ; Grinding and polishing. ; Bronzing. ; Lacquer and lacquering. ; Enamel and enameling. - 1966

331; 799292 - Victorian electroplate [containing an account of Elkington & Co., Ltd.]. - 1971

331; 808476 - Canning handbook on electroplating : polishing, electroplating, anodic oxidation, lacquering & bronzing. - 1970

60774 - The Art-manufactures of Birmingham and Midland Counties in the International Exhibition of 1862. Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" 94pp. 1863. WALLIS (GEORGE) F.S.A., art master, Birmingham School of Design, 1852-8. - 1863

64022 - Aitken (W.C.) Slight sketch of the manipulatory processes in electro-metallurgy, glass, coining, brass founding, button making, etc. 28pp. 1851. - 1851

129991 - Ryland's hardware : a complete directory of midland manufacturers. - 1894

662088 - Catalogue of general ecclesiastical metalwork. - 1912

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