Jones, George, & Sons
Other Business Names:
- Austin, Jabez
- Jones, George S
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Shoreditch, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Music, musical instruments, etc, retailing
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to Jabez Austin who, in c1850, established in Commercial Rd, east London, a concertina and harmonium making and selling business. 1857 acquired by its manager, George Smith Jones, 1832-1919, and subsequently known as G Jones & Sons. Succeeded in business by his sons. Business closed early 20th century
Publications:
- Concertinas in the Commercial Road. The story of George Jones by Butler, Frank E
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Austin, Jabez
- Jones, George S
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Shoreditch, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Music, musical instruments, etc, retailing
- Luxury / consumer goods production Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to Jabez Austin who, in c1850, established in Commercial Rd, east London, a concertina and harmonium making and selling business. 1857 acquired by its manager, George Smith Jones, 1832-1919, and subsequently known as G Jones & Sons. Succeeded in business by his sons. Business closed early 20th centuryPublications:
- Concertinas in the Commercial Road. The story of George Jones by Butler, Frank E