George Jamieson

Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1841 - 1875

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About MeGeorge Jamieson was the son of William Jamieson, an Aberdeen silversmith.
He completed his apprenticeship in 1841 succeeding to his father who died in the same year. In 1862 he participated as exhibitor to the 1862 International Exhibition (presenting in the section Works in Precious Metals, and their imitations and Jewellery: granite and pebble ornaments) . He concentrated on Scottish-inspired pieces such as granite brooches and decorative objects, building on the popular interest in the Highlands that had been encouraged by the Royal Family. He was also active in civic life in the town, serving as Lord Provost from 1874-1880.
Jamieson acted also as retailer of silverware manufactured by Hayne & Cater of London and often his mark (GJ) accompanies their "SH over DC" mark.
In 1870 his son William George Jamieson was admitted into the Aberdeen Hammermen and entered in partnership with his father and the company was styled George Jamieson & Son (since 1848 the firm was active at 73 Union Street, Aberdeen and from 1867 at 107, Union Street).
In 1881 William Whyte Carry entered in the partnership. By 1899 WG Jamieson had died and Carry became the sole proprietor of the business in 1908.