Willdey, George
Other Business Names:
- Brandreth, Timothy
- Willdey, Thomas
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
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Distribution - retailing
Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
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Publishing & printing
Map & chart engraving, printing & publishing
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Precision instruments production
Optical equipment inc eyewear production
Notes:
George Willdey, c1676-1737, was an optical instrument maker, especially of lenses, in City of London, from very early 18th century. Initially in partnership with Timothy Brandreth. Following marriage into a Huguenot family diversified into selling luxury goods as a toyman in which he became a leader, exporting widely. Also published maps. Succeeded in business by his son, Thomas, 1717-48
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Other Business Names:
- Brandreth, Timothy
- Willdey, Thomas
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
- Publishing & printing Map & chart engraving, printing & publishing
- Precision instruments production Optical equipment inc eyewear production