Oliphant, Alexander, & Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Ayr, South Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
Wine trading & trade, inc port & sherry
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Distribution - retailing
Wine, spirit, beer, etc, retailing
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Established 1766 by eight partners, four of whom were local merchants and the remainder local 'small lairds'. Retailed wine to distinguished customer base in South West Scotland and North of England from several cellars around Scotland. Exported to West Indies via a Greenock agent. Imported from Europe using own ship. Collapsed 1773 following failure of Douglas Heron & Co [2023]
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Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Ayr, South Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland Wine trading & trade, inc port & sherry
- Distribution - retailing Wine, spirit, beer, etc, retailing