Banks, Benjamin
Other Business Names:
- Banks Musical Manufactory
- Banks, James
- Banks, Henry
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Benjamin Banks, 1727-95, was a stringed instrument maker, especially of violins, cellos and violas. Sold through London retailers Longman & Broderip. Had interests in London. His workplace was sometime referred to as Banks Musical Manufactory. Succeeded in business by his sons, James, d1831, and Henry, d1830. 1811 business acquired by Alexander Lucas. Sometime James and Henry relocated to Liverpool
Publications:
- Benjamin Ban ks, 1727-95. The Salisbury violin maker by Cooper, Albert W
- Benjamin Banks, 1727-1795, the Salisbury Violin Maker. A detailed survey of his work, life and environment by Cooper, Albert W
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Banks Musical Manufactory
- Banks, James
- Banks, Henry
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Benjamin Banks, 1727-95, was a stringed instrument maker, especially of violins, cellos and violas. Sold through London retailers Longman & Broderip. Had interests in London. His workplace was sometime referred to as Banks Musical Manufactory. Succeeded in business by his sons, James, d1831, and Henry, d1830. 1811 business acquired by Alexander Lucas. Sometime James and Henry relocated to LiverpoolPublications:
- Benjamin Ban ks, 1727-95. The Salisbury violin maker by Cooper, Albert W
- Benjamin Banks, 1727-1795, the Salisbury Violin Maker. A detailed survey of his work, life and environment by Cooper, Albert W