Massachusetts based Plainville Stock Co manufacturing jewelers began its history in 1872, and became the first among three jewelry concerns in Plainville. Among the original founders of the concern were Daniel Corey, Albert Burton, Willian Metcalf, and Edward Bennett. Edward Payson Bennett (June 30, 1848 – December 3, 1928) was actively engaged with the company for 40 years, until his retirement in 1912.

Daniel H. Corey (1846 – January 29, 1930) sold out his share in the the company in 1902. The remaining partners, Willian S Metcalf, Albert W Burton and Edward P Bennett continued the name and style of Plainville Stock Co. According to The Jewelers’ Circular, 1902, The Plainville Stock Co was the biggest in the history of this house with over 120 employes.

In 1917 C L Wilson became the head of the Plainville Stock Co in partnership with William S Metcalf and Leroy A Metcalf. Henry U Wilson (December 24, 1858 – June 29, 1927), brother-in-law of the head of the Plainville Stock Co, for 30 years represented that concern in New York.

Incorporated in 1924 The Plainville Stock Company was operating under the new management of Leroy A Metcalf, Nelson C McCormick and Julius Weisman as president. In subsequent years, the company was run by Weissmann’s heirs – Robert Weisman and William Weisman. The Plainville Stock Company opened its branch in Rhode Island in 1981.

History of The Plainville Stock Company Manufacturing Jewelers

Among the trademarks launched by The Plainville Stock Company were P. S. CO (2016), P (1962-2016), Patrician (1967-2016), Precious Treasures (1987-2008), Patrina (1992-2016), Mother’s Slide (1995-2002), PDQ (1996-2006), and Chantilly (1998-2005). The Plainville Stock Company ceased to exist in 2016.

Antique Jewelry by The Plainville Stock Company