Orr, P, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Luxury / consumer goods production Jewellery, decorative objects, etc, production
  • Distribution - retailing Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
  • Precision instruments production Measuring inc navigational equipment production
  • Distribution - retailing Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Precious stones distribution inc diamonds

Notes:

Traced origins to Peter Orr who set up in business at Madras in 1849 retailing army equipment and clocks and watches. Developed important interests as diamond merchants, as manufacturing and retailing jewellers and silversmiths, as makers of scientific instruments, etc. Also dealers in imported expensive motor cars, etc. Incorporated in India in early 20th century. Opened branches at Calcutta, Colombo, Rangoon, etc.1902 established London office. Still in British ownership1949. Subsequently sold to Indian investors and continues

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