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- 1870-1899 (Creation)
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0.15 linear metres
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Biographical history
The firm was established in 1894 by John Joseph Bergin (known as 'Joe') (1871-1927). In 1899 J J Bergin described himself as a 'heraldic engraver' living at 278 Kennington Road, Lambeth. The firm started drawing and painting heraldic designs but by 1900s had begun engraving on precious metal for west-end jewellers. In 1926 his son Norrie Bergin took over. By 1963 the firm described itself as 'herald, general and machine engravers, saw piercer, contractors to H. M. Government Departments'. The firm was later continued by David Bedford.
By 1927 the firm and workshop was based at Golden Square, Soho; later moved to Marshall Street, Carnaby Street, Soho (-195-); 11 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street ([1950]-1975); 42 Store Street (1975-1993); Clerkenwell Workshops, Islington (1993-2003); 14-16 Meredith Street (2003-2012); Faversham, Kent (2012-).
For more information on the firm and Bergin family see; 'J. J. Bergin - Engravers One Hundred and Twenty Years 1894-2013' by Chris Rowley.
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GB 0074 LMA/4649 1870-1899 Collection 0.15 linear metres J J Bergin Limited , Engravers
The firm was established in 1894 by John Joseph Bergin (known as 'Joe') (1871-1927). In 1899 J J Bergin described himself as a 'heraldic engraver' living at 278 Kennington Road, Lambeth. The firm started drawing and painting heraldic designs but by 1900s had begun engraving on precious metal for west-end jewellers. In 1926 his son Norrie Bergin took over. By 1963 the firm described itself as 'herald, general and machine engravers, saw piercer, contractors to H. M. Government Departments'. The firm was later continued by David Bedford.
By 1927 the firm and workshop was based at Golden Square, Soho; later moved to Marshall Street, Carnaby Street, Soho (-195-); 11 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street ([1950]-1975); 42 Store Street (1975-1993); Clerkenwell Workshops, Islington (1993-2003); 14-16 Meredith Street (2003-2012); Faversham, Kent (2012-).
For more information on the firm and Bergin family see; 'J. J. Bergin - Engravers One Hundred and Twenty Years 1894-2013' by Chris Rowley.
Deposited October 2013
Records of J J Bergin Ltd including heraldic decorative handpainted designs collected by or produced by J J Bergin, heraldic engraver. No other records of the company are known to survive.
2 items
These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information are subject to access restrictions under the UK Data Protection Act, 1998.
Copyright is held by the City of London.
English
Please see online catalogues at:http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
See LMA/4643 Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain 'Cut in Clerkenwell' project records featuring the firm.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Added November 2013 J J Bergin Limited , Engravers
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Deposited October 2013
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Records of J J Bergin Ltd including heraldic decorative handpainted designs collected by or produced by J J Bergin, heraldic engraver. No other records of the company are known to survive.
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2 items
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These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information are subject to access restrictions under the UK Data Protection Act, 1998.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright is held by the City of London.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
See LMA/4643 Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain 'Cut in Clerkenwell' project records featuring the firm.
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Please see online catalogues at:http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English