John R. Hamer, Watch-maker, Jeweller, etc., No.2323 Frankford Avenue, below York Street-One of the most practical jewellers in the northern part of the city of Philadelphia is Mr. John R. Hamer, who came to this country from his native England in 1869, and in 1880 opened his present popular establishment. It is located at No. 2313 Frankford Avenue, having a frontage of twenty-five feet upon that much-frequented thorough fare, and running back a distance of seventy-five feet. Its large and handsome show-window is one of the attractions of the avenue, containing as it always does many novelties of the jewellers‘ art, inlaid with gems of rare value. and ornamented with exquisite workmanship. Mr. Hamer is one of the best judges of watches and jewelry in the city, and his collection of rare and valuable goods fully demonstrates his ability to manage a business that has grown to such a magnitude as this. Here may be seen all kinds of jewelry, including earrings. necklaces, breastpins. bracelets, and rings of all kinds and descriptions, watch guards and chains, gold, silver, and plated watches of both European and American manufacture, charms, pocket lead-pencils, and, indeed, everything usually kept in a first-class jewelry establishment. His stock of silver and plated ware also deserves a passing word of favorable comment. it embraces the very latest styles of dinner and dessert-sets, tea and coffee-sets, odd and rare single pieces, and many articles suitable for wedding presents, Christmas gifts, etc. Mr. Homer is a man of uniform courtesy and agreeable manners, and he has succeeded in securing a large, permanent, and valuable patronage from the very best people in this section of the city. All of his goods are reasonable in price, and the utmost pains are taken to please and satisfy. Mr. Hamer has become as popular socially as he has in business life, and he is held in the greatest respect by all who know him. His establishment is well worthy of a visit, particularly from strangers, who will always meet here a cordial reception, even though they call for the purpose of inspection only.
(Pennsyvania Historical Review, City of Philadelphia, 1886)
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