Black Starr and Frost
Country | |
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City | New York NY |
Shape | shield |
Symbol | bird, eagle, shield |
Era | e.1801 |
Description
Specialties
Prestigious Jewelers
- Cortlandt Starr (1833-1888) – distinguished during the Civil War – turned jewelry maker.
- Small versions of European style diamond jewelry items, bows, flowers, leaves, etc.
1801
- Marquand & Paulding, Savannah Georgia.
1810
- Moved to New York City.
1932
- Marquand & Bros.
1833
- Marquand & Co.
1939
- Ball, Thomkins & Black.
1851
- Ball, Black & Co.
- Specialized in imported jewelry and rare gems.
- Participated in the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London.
1876
- B, S & F moved to 251 Fifth Ave NY.
- Cortland Starr & Aaron Frost became partners forming Black, Starr & Frost.
- Participated in the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.
1893
- Participated in the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago.
1898
- Moved to 29th and Fifth Ave.
1939-40
- Exhibited at the New York World’s Fair.
1929 -1966
- Merged with Gorham to become: Black, Starr & Gorham.
- 48th & Fifth Avenue, NY.
1972
- Owned by Kay Jewelers
1990
- Owned by Sterling, Inc.
2006
- Purchased by Molina, Inc. Phoenix AZ.