Betts, Thomas
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Deptford, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Lewisham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Domestic ceramic & glass products retailing
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Glass products manufacture
Notes:
Thomas Betts, c1708-65, was a West End of London glass cutter and retailer, latterly being a leader in his trade and supplying fine glass products to prestige clients including aristocratic families. Had warehouse at Lewisham and glass cutting watermill at Deptford. Also made mirrors. Left estate of £10,000. Known about on account of the survival of a detailed probate inventory of his large estate
Publications:
- Thomas Betts - an eighteenth century glasscutter by Werner, Alex
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Deptford, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Lewisham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Domestic ceramic & glass products retailing
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Glass products manufacture
Notes:
Thomas Betts, c1708-65, was a West End of London glass cutter and retailer, latterly being a leader in his trade and supplying fine glass products to prestige clients including aristocratic families. Had warehouse at Lewisham and glass cutting watermill at Deptford. Also made mirrors. Left estate of £10,000. Known about on account of the survival of a detailed probate inventory of his large estatePublications:
- Thomas Betts - an eighteenth century glasscutter by Werner, Alex