The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-28
SCHAEDTIE Bros,
RELIABLE JEWELLERS
A Firm That Has a Reputation Built
Up by Many Years of Fair
Dealing.

No jewelry firm in Washington has a
better reputation than that of Schmedtie
Bros. whose elegant establishment is
at 704 Seventh street This firm, which
is one OF Washington's landmarks. was
established in 1864. by the Schmedtie
Bros, who came 10 this country from
Denmark.
After the brothers had been IN bust
ness here for a short time they sent
back to Denmark for John Hansen. then
a boy, and the eldest son OF the Hansen
under whom the Schmedties learned the
watch and jewelry business. Mr.. Han
sen was IN the employ of the company
for some time, when his deep interest
in the business entitled him 70 a more
substantial reward than a salaried en-
ploye. and so he became partner of the
firm about twenty-five years ago. Some
years before one OF the Schmedtie
Bros. died. Mr.. Hansen bought the In
terests OF both, and for the last ten
years has conducted the business with
out partnership.
II is not necessary to dwell upon the
confidence with which any statement
made by Schmedtie Bros. is received.
That is too well known in Washington
10 need either elaboration or proof
~
mentioned about an article offered for
sale, means the same as written
guarantee with the people of this city
who are acquainted with the record Of
the house.
While not the largest jewelry estab-
lishment in the city, Mr. Hansen Ger
| tainly has one OF the most handsomely
furnished retail stores in the District
| The furniture ana fixtures are OF ma
hogany; the mirrors and glass doors are
or beVeled French plate, and everything
else is in accord with these. The floor
IS OF handsomely inlaid tile.
The watch repairing department Of
the firm is the largest in Washington.
Four experts are employed all during
the year, and in the busy season this
force IS materially increased. a gFadu-
| ate doctor OF optOmetry has charge Of
the optical department.
In all its various departments the
firm of Schmedtie Bros. has at no time
enjoyed q reputation that was not the
very highest in every particular. A very
handsome illustrated catalogue OF over
| fifty pages was gotten out by the firm
last year, and an even larger one has
been planned for 1906.
In this catalogue there is an illustra-
| ton OF the interior of the store. 1t gives
some idea OF the elegant appointments
and the extensive stock. In the preface
| of this catalogue appears the following
| cordial invitation and offer. we want
| you TO make this store your shopping
| headquarters. Come in and use our
/ telephone. Rest yourself or meet your
| friends IN our 'cozy corner. Let US set
and regulate your watch. Bring in your
diamonds and jeWelry and let us clean
/ them for you. All entirely free and well
| come-and extend this invitation TO your
/ friends" This gives a fair idea of the
spiriI in which Mr.. Hansen conducts
/ the business.
The mail order department of the
/ firm Is constantly increa sing IN irnDort-
ance The illustrations in the catalogue
are from photographs OF the articles, SO
| that a proper conception of each m8y
/ be gained by parties at a distance. All
goods are shipped by the firm prepaid
1 1t IS worth ones while to pay a fTiend-
| ly call at Schmedtie Bros. 704 Seventh
street, the same stand thar has been
occupied by the house since 1854