Martin, C W, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Oppenheim, John M
- Alaska Works
- Martin, Charles W
- Horst & White
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bermondsey, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Leather & other skins processing & products manufacture
Leather & other skins processing
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Leather, fur & other skins distribution
Notes:
Traced origins to 1823 when established in City of London by John M Oppenheim as a fur skin merchanting, dressing and dyeing business. Soon came to specialise in Alaska furseals and opened Alaska Work, Bermondsey, in 1869. From 1880 owned by Charles W Martin, d1889, formerly manager, and his sons. 1892 joined with Horst & White of Golden Lane. End of 19th century diversified from furseals into general fur trade. Incorporated 1911. Expanded rapidly in 1920s and 30s
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Other Business Names:
- Oppenheim, John M
- Alaska Works
- Martin, Charles W
- Horst & White
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bermondsey, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Leather & other skins processing & products manufacture Leather & other skins processing
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Leather, fur & other skins distribution