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 436-438 Fifth Avenue 
 
 Since 1898 
 
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 BEING INTENDED TO 
 BRING TO THE MINDS 
 OF ITS GOOD PATRONS 
 THE HUNDRED TH A N- 
 NIVERSARY OF THE 
 OLDEST RE TA IL JE W- 
 ELRY HOUSE IN NEW 
 YORK, TOGETHER 
 WITH SOME FACTS AS 
 TO ITS DIFFERENT 
 DEPARTMENTS. 
 
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 Copyright, 1910, by 
 
 Black, Starr & Frost, Inc. 
 
 Department of Stationery and Printing 
 
 ©CLA289927 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 Uo our tPatronj : 
 
 Jhe appreciation 
 of oup methods of business 
 which has beeiv so generoujly 
 bejioweci in the pajt, will be the 
 incentive which will spur us 
 to /till greater effort, that we 
 maf merit that appreciation 
 in the future. 
 
 Very Jin cerelyC 
 
 "Blacky ftarr & Jrq$t: 
 
 JVewJ^rk, 
 
 (Nineteen /hundred and ten 
 
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 565-567 Broadway 
 From 1861 to 1876 
 
^The (bnienis 
 
 of (his "Book, 
 
 Through One Hundred Years . 
 
 9 
 
 The Jewelry of Time 
 
 . 15 
 
 Birth Stones 
 
 24 
 
 Wedding Anniversaries 
 
 . 25 
 
 Our Departments 
 
 27 
 
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 251 Fifth Avenue 
 From 1876 to 1898 
 
*jKe Order of Arrangement 
 
 of Illufirafions 
 
 in this /Book, 
 
 Black,jStarr & Frost's Building 
 
 436-438 Fifth Avenue . Frontispiece 
 
 565-567 Broadway ... 4 
 
 251 Fifth Avenue ... 6 
 
 The Jewelry of Time . . 17-23 
 
 Pearls ..... 26 
 
 Tea Set and Tray (Louis XVI) . 30 
 
 Silver Vase . . . . 31 
 
 Prize Cups .... 32 
 
 After-Dinner Coffee and Tray(Colonial) 33 
 
 Suit Case and Traveling Bag . 35 
 
 Watches — Gold, and Enameled and 
 
 Jeweled Cases . . . 38 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
^JKrougfl 100 year<s 
 
 NE hundred years ago 
 — in 181 — when our 
 house was founded, 
 James Madison was 
 President of the United 
 States ; the War of 1 8 1 2 
 had not begun; the population of 
 New York City was about 96,000 
 — less than that of Albany or 
 Hartford at the present day. Then 
 
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 NINE 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 the site of the Astor House (which 
 was not built until twenty years 
 later) was considered "up-town," 
 being virtually in the suburbs of 
 New York; and the retail shopping 
 district was in what is now par- 
 ticularly * ' down-town. ' ' 
 
 The last hundred years have 
 witnessed a wonderful growth of 
 the city of New York, and the im- 
 portance and size of the retail 
 jewelry business have kept pace 
 with it. The comparatively mod- 
 est shop of our founder was suc- 
 ceeded by a larger shop, that by a 
 
 PAGS 
 TEN 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 still larger, and our present 
 establishment is a result of a 
 continuous growth, so that today 
 this company carries pearls alone 
 to a greater value than the whole 
 stock of the largest and most 
 prominent jewelers of a hundred 
 years ago. 
 
 The business was established in 
 the year 1810 at 166 Broadway by 
 Erastus Barton, and the follow- 
 ing chronology of the house is 
 interesting : — 
 
 Founded in 1810 by Erastus Barton. 
 Succeeded by Fred'k Marquand. 
 
 PAGE 
 ELEVEN 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 Then Marquand & Barton. 
 
 Then Marquand & Brothers. 
 
 Then Marquand & Co. 
 
 1839, Ball, Tompkins & Black. 
 
 1851, Ball, Black & Co. 
 
 1874, Black, Starr & Frost. 
 
 1908, Black, Starr & Frost, Incorpor- 
 ated ; the incorporation being made 
 desirable on account of the deaths of 
 Robert C. Black and Aaron V. Frost. 
 
 Within the past hundred years 
 the house has occupied the follow- 
 ing locations: — 
 
 From 1810, the time of its founding, 
 to 1833, 166 Broadway. 
 
 PAGE 
 TWELVE 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 : \ :. - -v. : :. - - " - - ----"■-•■. . 
 
 From 1833 to 1848, 181 Broadway. 
 
 From 1848 to 1861, 247 Broadway. 
 
 From 1861 to 1876, 565 and 567 
 Broadway. 
 
 From 1876 to 1898, 251 Fifth Ave., 
 cor. 28th St. 
 
 Since 1898, the present location, 436 
 and 438 Fifth Ave., cor. 39th St. 
 
 From its founding — through one 
 hundred years — it has been the 
 aim of this house to furnish to its 
 patrons the best obtainable in 
 jewelry and silverware — that its 
 goods and service should be unex- 
 celled. 
 
 PAGB 
 THIRTEEN 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 That this endeavor has been ap- 
 preciated is evidenced by its excep- 
 tional growth and the enviable 
 position it holds with the purchas- 
 ing public; and also by the fact 
 that among its patrons are num- 
 bered the grandchildren and great 
 grandchildren of those who first 
 bought from its founders a century 
 ago. 
 
 PAGB 
 FOURTEEN 
 
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 N the following pages are a 
 few illustrations of some 
 famous and beautiful pieces 
 of jewelry of different coun- 
 tries and ancient times. 
 While the originals of 
 these pieces are not purchasable, and may 
 be seen only in the great museums, they 
 are, nevertheless, interesting on account 
 of their real beauty and true worth. 
 
 This suggests to us that in buying 
 jewelry we should bear in mkid that the 
 purchase of today may become the 
 heirloom of the future. 
 
 PAGE 
 SIXTEEN 
 
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 pece of Lgyphan Jewelry 
 
 945 -745 B.C. 
 
 PIECE OF EGYPTIAN JEWELRY 
 
 P^HE piece of Egyptian Jewelry 
 -*■ illustrated is of the time of the 
 22nd dynasty, which extended from 
 about 945 to about 745 B. C. 
 In the Louvre. 
 
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 Portion or 
 
 Greek Necklace 
 
 about 400 B.C. 
 
 PORTION OF GREEK 
 NECKLACE 
 
 GREEK necklace of gold. About 
 400 B. C. 
 In the Hermitage Museum. 
 
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 "f^oman Bracelet - 
 firs} Cenlury 
 
 BRACELET FOUND IN POMPEII 
 
 "DOMAN and of about the First 
 ■*- v Century. 
 
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 Prankish BroocK 
 Sixrb: Century 
 
 FRANKISH OR ANGLO-SAXON 
 BROOCH 
 
 F^HIS brooch is silver, gilt upon the 
 -f- upper side, with a cloisonne inlay 
 of garnets, and further ornamented 
 with gold filigree. 
 
 Of about the Sixth Century. 
 
 In the Bavarian National Museum.. 
 
Celtic Brooch — 
 Eleventh Cenlury 
 
 "ARBUTUS BROOCH" 
 
 CELTIC Brooch of about the Elev- 
 enth Century. Among penannular 
 brooches particularly, must be noted 
 the " arbutus brooch." In this the 
 two ends of the divided ring are formed 
 into the semblance of an arbutus 
 berry. The finest examples of this 
 type are at Dublin in the Museum of 
 the Royal Irish Academy. 
 
The Lyte Jewe 
 
 vSevenleenlli 
 
 Century 
 
 THE LYTE JEWEL 
 
 TrIE Lyte Jewel was given by 
 - 1 - James I. to Thomas Lyte, of 
 
 Lyte's Cary, Somerset, who died 1638. 
 
 It is seen in his portrait, a copy of 
 
 which is in the possession of Sir Henry 
 
 Maxwell Lyte, K. C. B. 
 In the British Museum. 
 
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 me Jeweler^ 
 Art of lo-day 
 
 PENDANT 
 
 ' I *HIS pendant, one of our own 
 -*- productions, was selected from 
 among a number of pieces on display 
 in our salesroom. 
 
(Jjirifv q>j tones 
 
 January 
 
 Garnet 
 
 February 
 
 Amethyst 
 
 March . 
 
 Bloodstone 
 
 April . 
 
 Diamond 
 
 May 
 
 Emerald 
 
 June . 
 
 Agate 
 
 July . 
 
 Ruby 
 
 August 
 
 Sardonyx 
 
 September 
 
 Sapphire 
 
 October 
 
 . Opal 
 
 November . 
 
 Topaz 
 
 December 
 
 Turquoise 
 
 
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 TWENTY-FOUR 
 
"edding <9inniVersaries 
 
 First . 
 Second 
 Third 
 Fourth 
 Fifth 
 
 Sixth 
 Seventh 
 Eighth 
 Ninth 
 Tenth 
 
 Twelfth 
 Fifteenth 
 Twentieth 
 
 Twenty-Fifth 
 Thirtieth 
 
 Thirty-Fifth 
 Fortieth 
 
 Fiftieth 
 
 Seventy-Fifth 
 
 Cotton 
 . Paper 
 Leather 
 Books 
 Wooden 
 
 Garnet 
 
 Woolen 
 Bric-a-Brac 
 
 Topaz 
 Tin 
 
 Silk and Fine Linen 
 
 . Crystal 
 China 
 Silver 
 Pearl 
 
 Sapphire 
 
 Ruby- 
 Golden 
 Diamond 
 
 PAGE 
 TWENTY-FIVE 
 
PEARLS 
 
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 PRECIOUS 
 STONES 
 
 UR assortment of 
 diamonds and precious 
 stones is always large 
 and of great variety. We 
 import direct, and our con- 
 nections in the principal 
 markets of the world give us exceptional 
 opportunities for purchasing desirable stones. 
 
 The pearl — whose natural beauty needs 
 no hand x>i man to bring to perfection — has 
 always been a favorite of our house and 
 of its individual members, and it naturally 
 follows that experts having especially fine 
 specimens to offer, and buyers who are 
 
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 TWENTY-SEVEN 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
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 looking for choicest gems, alike, naturally 
 seek us. 
 
 Our collection of pearls, mounted and 
 unmounted, forms a display of striking beauty, 
 and should be examined by lovers of this 
 most attractive gem. 
 
 All mountings are manufactured in our 
 own factory, by our own employees and 
 under our own supervision. This enables us 
 to produce mounted jewelry in particularly at- 
 tractive settings and from exclusive designs. 
 
 We give particular attention to mounting, 
 in special designs, unset stones selected by the 
 purchaser. 
 
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 T _ W _ T _ v In this department will be found a 
 large and carefully selected stock, 
 comprising novelties of the moment as well 
 as more conventional goods of pleasing pat- 
 terns, and includes Brooches, Rings, Pins, 
 Chains, Lockets, Buttons, Necklaces, Brace- 
 lets, Hair Ornaments, Pendants and Earrings. 
 
 PAGE 
 TWENTY-EIGHT 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 The line is not only large, but STERLING 
 
 chosen with discrimination as to „„,,„_,„._,,- 
 , A . , , , . ,. SILVERWARE 
 
 what is best and most desirable, and 
 
 comprises articles both useful and decorative. 
 
 Dinner Services, Tea Services, Dessert 
 Services, and Flatware of every kind — Knives, 
 Forks, Spoons, Ladles, and other articles for 
 table use — occupy a prominent place in this 
 department and are shown in all designs, 
 from the most simple to the most ornate. 
 
 In this department will be found Smokers' 
 Sets, Inkstands, Tankards, Bowls, Loving 
 Cups, Candlesticks, Fruit Dishes and Vases 
 in great variety. 
 
 A special feature of this department is the 
 designing and making of articles suitable for 
 prizes and trophies and also the production of 
 original conceptions in silver as appropriate 
 pieces for presentations. We are always 
 pleased to confer with committees or individ- 
 uals concerning such matters, and are pre- 
 pared to furnish drawings and estimates. 
 
 PAGE 
 TWENTY-NINE 
 
TEA SET AND TRAY 
 (Louis XVI.) 
 
SILVER VASE 
 
PRIZE CUPS 
 
AFTER-DINNER COFFEE AND TRAY 
 (Colonial) 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 DESIGN AND 
 INSIGNIA 
 
 Our Designing Department is 
 composed of experts who have de- 
 
 voted years to this calling, and is 
 employed not only in producing new and 
 unique suggestions for our counters, but is at 
 the service of patrons desiring special work. 
 
 We furnish Pins, Badges, Charms, Medals 
 and Buttons for use by members of all frater- 
 nities and societies. 
 
 STATIONERY 
 
 This department is prepared to 
 execute, in a superior and artistic 
 manner, all orders for Printing, Embossing, 
 Engraving, Etching, Diesinking, Seal Cutting 
 and Stamping, as well as hand work in 
 illuminating and painting. 
 
 In the matter of social stationery, includ- 
 ing Wedding Invitations, Announcements, and 
 invitations to social functions, knowledge as 
 to the latest mode and correct form of ex- 
 pression is particularly essential. We are 
 constantly in touch with the most recent and 
 
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 THIRTY-FOUR 
 
SUIT CASE AND TRAVELING BAG 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 approved usages, and are always pleased to 
 give our customers the benefit of our knowl- 
 edge and experience. 
 
 In placing orders for Stationery, particu- 
 larly engraved or embossed work, as much 
 time as possible should be given in order that 
 they may not be hurried. Ordinarily, a 
 week's time is required on visiting cards, and 
 from ten days to two weeks for engraving 
 invitations. We are, however, prepared, in 
 cases of emergency, to execute work with 
 particular promptness, and are pleased to 
 accommodate in every way possible. 
 
 In the matter of Coats-of-Arms and Gene- 
 alogies, correctness is necessary, and we are 
 prepared to make careful research and ex- 
 plorations as to these. 
 
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 Everything that is newest and choicest 
 in Leather Goods will be found in this 
 department — Pocket Books, Purses, 
 Writing Cases, Card Cases, Light-weight 
 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases fitted in gold, 
 
 LEATHER 
 GOODS 
 
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 THIRTY-SIX 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 silver, ivory and turtle ebony, Satchels, Port- 
 folios. Belts, and Desk Furnishings, besides 
 many other articles. All these are furnished 
 either in plain leathers or richly trimmed 
 with silver or other metals. 
 
 We are also prepared to apply orna- 
 ments, initials or monograms from special 
 designs. 
 
 We appreciate the desire of purchas- _„ a _,„._,.„_ 
 
 t r w nrii. a WATCHES 
 
 ers for reliable Watches and we carry 
 
 the most dependable of foreign and American 
 
 movements, including Watches of our own 
 
 manufacture. All these we have in a great 
 
 variety of cases, among them jeweled cases, 
 
 cases finished in enamel, and engraved cases. 
 
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 Our stock is replete with Clocks nrK^ 
 of all kinds — American and foreign, 
 mantel clocks, hall clocks, clocks for every 
 purpose, large and small, from those with 
 
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 THIRTY-SEVEN 
 
WATCHES 
 Gold, and Enameled and Jeweled Cases 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 the most elaborate decorations to those quite 
 simple in design. 
 
 Our facilities for doing all kinds of • D1c , nATrjc , 
 repair work which is in any way con- 
 nected with our line of business are unex- 
 celled. We make a specialty of repairing dia- 
 mond and gem settings and jewelry, and also 
 give careful attention to all articles calling 
 for care and experience. 
 
 All repairing is done in our own factory 
 by men of skill and training. 
 
 Our Mail Order Department is per- MAIL 
 fectly organized and is a prominent ORDERS 
 feature of our business. It is in charge 
 of a Manager whose whole time is devoted to 
 it, and we are able to fill all orders by mail 
 with perfect satisfaction to our customers 
 and ourselves. 
 
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 THIRTY-NINE 
 
THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
 ~~~t^~ ~», We send goods on approval to any 
 GOODS ON ,, . * TT .. */ c . . , J 
 
 . address in the United btates, when 
 
 APPROVAL , . , 
 
 so desired. 
 
 Customers are requested, when writing, 
 to state as fully as possible their preferences 
 if they have them, the kind of goods desired, 
 and also the approximate amounts they desire 
 to pay for them; and, if unknown to us, to 
 kindly give bank or other references. 
 
 Every care will be given to the matter of 
 selection, and patrons can rely upon a satis- 
 factory selection being made. 
 
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THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 
 
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