The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-08
JEwELRY AND FANCY GOODS,

Such as are found in modern ewery stores Articles
OF this class usually combine the ornamental with
the practical, and thus like archltectI Ire subserve
useful purpose at the same time that they delight
with their beauty OF design Gold and silver
watches, table service clocks, opera-glasses, faus,
ETC., fulfil such double purpose. All these things,
and hundreds more Of the most ornate patterns and
splendid workmanship, greeted our enraptured
vision recent visit to the great establishment OF
Jewellers and silversmiths, No. 124 Chesnut street
This is one OF the Oldest mercantile houses in Pha-
delphia, dating back to the year 1S0O when it was
established by Philip Garrett, the grandfather Of
store was in Market street, near Third 1t may be
safely affirmed that 1t was unpretentious both in
architectural appearance and extent and quality OF
stock compared with the
BEAUTIFUL MARBLE PALACE
At No. l124 Chestnut street, in which Messrs. r c &
Il. now receive their multitude Of customers. II
Philip Garrett himself were again among the living,
and could step for moment into this imposing edi-
elegant artistic arrangements, and by the magnif-
cent profuson of beautiful and costly articles dis
other cities who daily visit the place.
The building is four stories high with an imposing
marble front, and ex tending back nearly to SAMSON
street. The whole building is occupied by this firm
for the various purposes incidental to their i'm
WorSroom directly in their % rear, where ne % engraving
and many other branches or jewelry work are
In 1871 Thomas Garrett, son of Philip, succeeded
to the business, and carried 1t on at the old stand
until the year 1885, when he removed to No.. 7l2
assumed the business. Tney remained at the same
location until 1863, when they took possession of
their present noble building, No. 1124 Chestnut
street.
MIR. JEREMIAH ROBBINS,
who was for twenty-four years in the house of
Bailey & Co., came into the firm last year an
additional partner Mr. W. A Wiedersheim, re-
These gentlemen are all comparatively young men
some OF them actually so-and possess the two
men, viz, intelligent enterprise and uniform cour-
tesy.
A walk through their spacious and elegant store
room brings 10 the view scene OF almost
ORIENTAL MAGNIFICENCE.
Superb and costly wares, comprising articles OF
veItu sverware OF exquisite designs gold and silver
watches, gold chains, lockets bracelets necklets,
ornamental fans, clocks, bronzes, diamonds and
other precious stones and every description Of
renect a dazzling brilliancy from within beau iful
Messrs. Rebbins, Clark Sc Biddle present extraor-
dinary inducements TO purchasers of
BRIDAL PRESENTS.
Nothing is more beautiful and appropriate as
present eilher to the bride who is about to begin
housekeeping, or to the matron on the anniversary
OF her wedding-day, than a complete set OF table,
silver, especially II Il be OF durable quality. Such
present may be as elegant and ornamental as any
other could possibly be, and at the same time add
tionaIly valuable for its usefulness Throuehout
whole lifetime it may adorn the table of the re-
cpient, recalling every day the friendship and gene
rosity OF the donor, and keeping constantly warm
the sentiment OF love and gratitude. We therefore
counsel fond parents who are hestating what to
give their welded daughters ana all other persons
who contemplate making really excellent present
to visit their store and select set OF siverware
Their stock OF sterling silverware is one of the
finest in this country The tea services table silver
fancy pieces ETC., OF the newest and most artistic
patterns ana elaborate workmanship, and in endless
variety, load their shelves ana counters Mono
grams and special designs are furnished when de-
sired. They are now agents for the
CEI.EBRATED GORHAM PLANE