Brassey, J E, & Son Ltd

Sectors:

  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Chain production
  • Distribution - retailing Ironmongery, tools, holloware, hardware, etc, retailing
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Metal, iron & steel, distribution inc metal stockholders
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Nail making

Notes:

Linen drapers in Chester from the late 18th century. By 1814 grocers and ironmongers and by 1840 making nails and chain. By 1860s iron merchants and noted manufacturers of horseshoes and nails in late 19th century. Gave up manufacturing 1914-18, continuing as steel stockholders. 1951 acquired by Rogers & Jackson Ltd.

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