In 1893, Simons Bros. and Co. received a medal and award at the Columbian Exhibition. The award inscribed "Gold and Silver Thimbles For a Variety of Designs, Beautiful Patterns Studded with Gems, Fine Chasing, Quality of Jewels and Fine workmanship and Finish."

George W. Simons died in 1888 as did his son George W. Jr.

The founder's wife died in the first years of the 20th century.

On September 13, 1905, Simons Brother and Company was incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania. Frederick M., Edward S. (sic) and John F. Simons were listed as directors. (4) On December 1, 1905, the company name was officially changed to Simons, Bro. & Co., a name used previously, (5)

The present company, Simons Bros. Co. was incorporated March 3, 1913. Today the company makes gold and silver jewelry.

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