turn of the century to about the mid-30's
Utica Firearms Company: Trade name used by the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri on firearms they retailed c. 1900. Yours is a bit unusual if it has damascus barrels but no exterior hammers. Shooters want fluid steel barrels, decorators want side hammers, and few collectors want hardware-store guns, so I'd say unusual is not a good thing. Even in NRA Excellent condition (98%+ original finish) I doubt if you could get over $200.
Initially to the Simmons Bedding Company
Simmons Bedding Company was created in 1870.
argile culture company is the name of Russel simmons compagny
I believe they were patented in 1897.
The value of a Simmons Royal double-barrel 12 gauge shotgun varies by its condition. As of 2014 this firearm in excellent condition sell for around 150.00.
www.productsamerica.com - look at part #SH15
There was the Volo sewing machine put out by the E.C. Simmons hardware company in the late 1800's to early 1900's. It was a treadle machine and I guess you can't get much simpler than that.
Crescent Firearms, J. Stevens Arms Co, Hopkins and Allen. The Utica name was a house-brand for Simmons Hardware, St Louis, 1875-1940.
Serial no. C8172
They did not make firearms. They contracted with makers of firearms to put their name on the firearms they bought.
The simple answer is yes! He co-founded the company, Simmons Jewelery, in 2004 with Kimora Lee Simmons and jewelery expert Scott Rauch. With a goal of bringing a youthful cool sensibility to the world of fine jewelry.