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Monday, July 14, 2014

Liveright Brothers Gold Medal Files and Rasps

Liveright Brothers operated in the early 20th century in Philadelphia, PA. Their brands were Gold Medal and Gold Medal Electric files and rasps. The owners were Arthur K. Liveright (1877-1951) and Benjamin K. Liveright (1879-1911). Benjamin's death certificate states "Occupation: Manufacture Of Files." Their letterhead and advertisements included the statement, "Not in the Trust," this being a consortium of file manufacturers (trusts were later outlawed). Since Disston, also in Philadelphia, adopted Gold Medal as a brand, it seems likely that they bought Liveright's business.

Liveright documents on eBay


Liveright advertisement 1913
Liveright advertisement 1911



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