Butt & Co Ltd

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  • Luxury / consumer goods production Goldsmithing & silversmithing
  • Distribution - retailing Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing

Notes:

Traced origins to 1703 when established by Richard Richardson, 1676-1729. Succeeded by his son. Both were leading Chester citizens, the latter Mayor. Given up by Richardsons 1835 and subsequently passed to Francis Butt. Initially goldsmiths, latterly retail jewellers and silversmiths.1910 watchmakers to the Admiralty. Incorporated 1905 and acquired by Mappin & Webb Ltd in 1968

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