Brockbank family, chronometer makers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Traced origins in business to John Brockbank, 1747-1805/6, who was at work in London from c1769. c1780 formed Brockbanks with his brother, Miles. Early on made watches, later pocket chronometers. From 1810 known as Brockbank & Grove, from 1815 as Brockbank(s) & Atkins and from 1840 as Atkins & Son. Closed in 1850s when known as Atkins & Moore
Publications:
- Brockbanks. Chronometer makers of London. Parts 1 & 2 by Osterhaussen, F von
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Traced origins in business to John Brockbank, 1747-1805/6, who was at work in London from c1769. c1780 formed Brockbanks with his brother, Miles. Early on made watches, later pocket chronometers. From 1810 known as Brockbank & Grove, from 1815 as Brockbank(s) & Atkins and from 1840 as Atkins & Son. Closed in 1850s when known as Atkins & MoorePublications:
- Brockbanks. Chronometer makers of London. Parts 1 & 2 by Osterhaussen, F von