J. Wiss & Sons

Newark, NJ  c. 1883-Present
Successor to the Jacob Wiss Cutlery Co., founded by Jacob Wiss in 1848.  Primarily a shears and cutlery manufacturer, some with sterling handles.  Jewelry and silverware made by other manufacturers was added to their line in the 1890s.  A retail store was opened in 1887 and continues today as Wiss & Lambert Bros., jewelers.  J. Wiss & Sons was acquired by Cooper Industries in 1976, and the manufacturing operation was eventually moved overseas.  The “J” in the J. Wiss & Sons mark was no longer used beginning c. 1920, leaving the mark to read Wiss & Sons or Wiss Sons.