Connell, G L, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Connell, William
- Connell, George
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
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Jewellery, decorative objects, etc, production
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Distribution - retailing
Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
Notes:
Traced origins to c1800. First notable personality in business was William Connell, d1862, watch and chronometer maker. Succeeded by his son, also a watch and chronometer maker but also a gold and silversmith and jeweller. Registered first mark in 1893 and in 1890s started retailing. In 1902 George Connell took over the business. Became notable for its participation in the arts & crafts movement. Incorporated 1917 as G L Connell Ltd. Closed 1939
Publications:
- Connell's of Cheapside. Pioneers of modern artistic silverware by Pudney, Stephen
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Connell, William
- Connell, George
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
- Luxury / consumer goods production Jewellery, decorative objects, etc, production
- Distribution - retailing Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
Notes:
Traced origins to c1800. First notable personality in business was William Connell, d1862, watch and chronometer maker. Succeeded by his son, also a watch and chronometer maker but also a gold and silversmith and jeweller. Registered first mark in 1893 and in 1890s started retailing. In 1902 George Connell took over the business. Became notable for its participation in the arts & crafts movement. Incorporated 1917 as G L Connell Ltd. Closed 1939Publications:
- Connell's of Cheapside. Pioneers of modern artistic silverware by Pudney, Stephen