Alfred Roden died watching hockey, Toronto Star, February 10, 1947Stanley Cup winners, Toronto Star, April 22, 1947Toronto Star, April 21, 1947
Scene from Birmingham, England, 1871, the year Thomas and Frank Roden came to Canada. Photo from Pinterest.
Location of Roden PlantRoden Bros., Carlaw Ave, Engineering and Contract Record, April 8, 1914 photoRoden Bros Plant, 345 Carlaw Avenue
345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, photo by J. Doucette
245 Carlaw Avenue is on the right, just beyond the broken picket fence. You can just read some of their sign. It says from top to bottom: “Roden Bros. Ltd.; Sterling Silver, Silver Plate; Cut Glass.”
The marks of Roden Bros. Ltd., 245 Carlaw Avenue:
a) cut glass
b) electro or silver plate
c) sterling silver.
Two Years of War as Viewed From Ottawa, 1916, ad Roden
“A sterling silver flatware service for 18 by Roden Brothers in Queens pattern” from Pinterest
“Cap badge made by Roden Bros. The vast majority of cap badges do not have a maker mark on them. In addition to Scully Ltd, it is known that Roden Bros also manufactured badges for the unit. Badges made by Roden Bros can be distinguished by a small “R” found on the back of the badges.” From http://www.perthregiment.org
“A large and spectacular Antique Sterling Silver Sporting Trophy with 3 boar tusk handles standing on a black lacquered base. Gilded interior. Champagne bucket size. Engraved as follows: “The A.E. Kemp Trophy for Competition among The Quoiting Clubs of Toronto”. The trophy was made by Roden Brothers of Toronto, Canada. It stands 13.75″ high overall, 9.75″ high and 10″ across from handle to handle. It is in excellent condition, the only blemish being some wear to the interior gilding.” rubylane.com
“Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case By Roden Bros Toronto Canada Ca 1900”. From Ruby Lane.com
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