Tonks, William, & Sons

Sectors:

  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Copper & brass products manufacture inc plumbing fittings
  • Electrical & electronic engineering Electrical & non electrical lighting & heating equipment production
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Ironmongery production
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Metal furniture production

Notes:

Brassfounders and tube makers established by Tonks family in c1780s [another source says 1794]. In mid 19th century manufacturers of a wide variety of products such as general ironmongery, door and bell furniture, fenders, light fittings such as candelabra, furniture such as umbrella stands and wall mirrors, church fittings, etc. Suppliers to builders, shipbuilders, furniture makers, etc

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