Orr, P, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Orr, Peter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Madras, India
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Jewellery, decorative objects, etc, production
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Distribution - retailing
Jewellery, silverware & similar luxury goods retailing
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Precision instruments production
Measuring inc navigational equipment production
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Distribution - retailing
Motor vehicle & accessories retailing & repairing
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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
Publications:
- The Turn of a Century, 1849-1949 by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Orr, Peter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Madras, India
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 continuesPublications:
- The Turn of a Century, 1849-1949 by Unknown