ANGUS MACKENZIE - JEWELLER

Angus Mackenzie was born in South Granville, P.E.l. As a young man, he spent four years in Waltham, Mass. U.S.A. where he learned the jewellery business. Upon returning to P.E.l., he set up a small business in Alberton before coming to O’Leary in 1928. His jewellery shop was located between the Youth Centre and Bloise Ellis’ house. At the front of the shop, there was a double showcase window where he always kept an attractive display of top quality jewellery - a sphere in which Angus was very knowledgeable.

For a quarter of a century, Angus sold rings, watches, musical instruments, stationery, greeting cards, candy and novelties. Angus’ daughter, Georgina Gallant, remembers fourteen carat gold wedding rings being sold for as little as five dollars.

Angus MacKenzie

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