The House Charles L. Carrington BuiltBy Arthur Anderson |
Acquiring and researching antique cufflinks
takes you in many interesting directions. Often you follow
an unpromising lead or stray clue with surprising results.
The following architect's rendering of a fine Victorian home 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 arriving in New York City shortly after the Civil War, his rise in the jewelry trade had been steady and impressive. In 1885 he decided to provide for his family and celebrate his success by building a stately home in Newark, New Jersey. Notice of the Carrington house illustrated 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 Carrington reformed the firm as Carrington & Co.
with his sons serving in various positions. During the first
half of the 20th century Carrington & Co. was one of the
preeminent maker's of fine cufflinks and dress sets.
Carrington remained active with the firm and lived in his house
on High Street 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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