Kelly, Robert, & Sons Ltd

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  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Hand inc edge tool production
  • Distribution - retailing Ironmongery, tools, holloware, hardware, etc, retailing
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Ironmongery, tools, holloware, hardware, stoves, grates, etc, distribution

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Established in 1875 in Liverpool by Robert Kelly, 1845-1925, to repair locks, sharpen knives, etc, and make custom made tools. Developed as a tool, cutlery and hardware retail and wholesale business. 1910 renamed Robert Kelly & Sons. Incorporated 1915. Opened first branch store, in Manchester, in 1915. Acquired Richard Melhuish (London) Ltd, tool merchants at Holborn, in 1930. Still operating 1970s when referred to as tool manufacturers and merchants and cutlers

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