Hermann Marcus was born in Germany in 1828. After several stints of working at Tiffany’s, he joined his son William’s business in 1884. In 1892, the firm was given the name Marcus & Co. they were one of the first American firms to produce Art Nouveau jewellery. Initially located at 857 Broadway and later on Fifth Avenue, they eventually opened branches in London, Paris, Palm Beach and Bombay. In 1962, they merged with Black Starr & Frost. The new firm subsequently purchased by Kay Jewellers and the Sterling, Inc.

 

 

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