The House Charles L. Carrington BuiltBy Arthur Anderson |
Pursuing antique and vintage cufflinks often
takes you in interesting and at times surprising
directions. One day you follow a promising lead that leads
nowhere, the next a surprising fortuitous discovery happily
lands on your desk. The following architect's rendering of
a fine Victorian home built in Newark, New Jersey is one such
discovery. Please click the above
rendering for an enlarged view.
In 1885 Charles L. Carrington, later founder of Carrington & Company, was a partner in the jewelry manufacturer Mayhew, Leonard & Carrington. Since his arrival in New York City shortly after the Civil War, Carrington's rise in the jewelry trade had been steady and impressive. By1885 he decided to celebrate his success and provide for his family by building a stately home on High Street in Newark. Notice of the Carrington house with the above rendering was published in the August, 1885 issue of American Architects and Building News. |
HOUSE FOR MR. CHARLES L. CARRINGTON, HIGH ST., NEAR
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| The house is now in course of erection on
one of the principal residence streets of the city. The
first story will be built of North River brick, laid in red
mortar, with Belleville stone trimmings. The second
story, etc., will be of frame shingled with cedar
shingles. The roof will be slated. The interior will be
finished with painted walls, tiled fireplaces and hard-wood
stairs and mantels. The cost will be about $12,000. |
| By 1900 Mayhew and Leonard had retired and
Charles L. Carrington reformed the partnership as Carrington
& Co. and brought his sons into the firm. During the first
half of the 20th century Carrington & Co. was one of the
preeminent maker's of men's jewelry including fine cufflinks and
dress sets. Carrington remained active in the firm until
his death in 1924. -  Riviera Hotel with Carrington
house to the right, circa 1925.
Frequent visitors are aware of my enthusiasm for the cufflinks and other jewels created by Carrington & Company. Examples of Carrington's work can be found in the Antique and Estate Jewelry and Antique Cufflink Galleries. |
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