Edward Miller & Co
| Fate | Assets transferred to form the Miller Company, Meriden, CT (1924-) |
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| Founded | 1844 |
| Headquarters | Meriden, Connecticut, United States |
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Area served
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The United States and internationally |
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Key people
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Edward Miller |
| Products | Primarily lamps and lighting systems |
Edward Miller & Co. (1844-1924) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut and is primarily known as a historical manufacturer of lamps. The company also made brass kettles and oil heaters. In 1866, the corporation was formed with capital of USD$200,000. Its earlier beginning included being started by Horatio Howard. The following year the business was sold to Edward Miller.
In the 1870s, the company grew and new stores were opened at 56-58 Park Place and 51-53 Barclay Street in New York, NY. Stores were also opened in Boston, at 38 Pearl Street, and Chicago. Also, salesrooms were opened in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
In 1885, the company began to manufacture the "Rochester" kerosene oil lamp, well known at the time under contract from 'The Rochester Lamp Co.' who were effectively the inventors of the circular central draft lamp. Around 1890 Miller started manufacture of his own line of central draft lamps branded 'The Juno Lamp'. In 1892 on losing the Rochester contract he immediately introduced to the market central draft lamps of his own design and patents. Branded 'The Miller Lamp' today it is still considered the best wicked central draft lamp produced. Next to 'The Miller Lamp' the company continued to develop the 'Juno' range. During 1895 to around 1910 the company produced lamps under many brands including 'The Miller', 'The Juno' , 'The New Juno', 'The Empress' 'The Non Explosive' 'The Dresden' 'The Vestal' 'The Ideal'. Into the 1920's they produced various incandescent lamps.
See Lamps of the Edward Miller & Co.
In 1893, Edward Miller & Co. employed about 700 people.
By 1916, the company had salesrooms in Boston (201 Congress Street), New York (66 and 70 Park Place), and Philadelphia (1727 Chestnut Street).
On February 24, 1924, Edward Miller & Co assets, "property, good will and business as a going concern", were formally transferred to "The Miller Company" (1924–present).
During its years of operation, the company exhibited in national and international expositions. These include the 1876 Centennial Exposition, for which the company received an award. Also, Edward Miller & Co. exhibited in the 1881 Melbourne International Exhibition in Australia and the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Museums holding the company's design in their collections include the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; and The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan.
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