Benson, J W, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Benson, S S & J W
- Benson, James W
- Hunt & Roskell Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Clock & watch retailing
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Established 1749. By 1840s trading as S S & J W Benson and soon after as J W Benson Leading London clock makers and retailers for long at Ludgate Hill and latterly at Old Bond Street. 1870 described as 'watch, chronometer and house, church and turret clock maker, jeweller, gold and silversmiths'. From 1870s royal warrant holders. Associated with Hunt & Roskell Ltd of Old Bond Street and from 1941 business entirely relocated to the latter street. Continued until at least mid 1970s in Old Bond Street
Publications:
- House of Benson, 1749-1953 by Unknown
- James W Benson of Ludgate Hill, Turret Clock Makers by Bundock, Mike, & Chris McKay
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Benson, S S & J W
- Benson, James W
- Hunt & Roskell Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Clock & watch retailing
- Luxury / consumer goods production Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Established 1749. By 1840s trading as S S & J W Benson and soon after as J W Benson Leading London clock makers and retailers for long at Ludgate Hill and latterly at Old Bond Street. 1870 described as 'watch, chronometer and house, church and turret clock maker, jeweller, gold and silversmiths'. From 1870s royal warrant holders. Associated with Hunt & Roskell Ltd of Old Bond Street and from 1941 business entirely relocated to the latter street. Continued until at least mid 1970s in Old Bond StreetPublications:
- House of Benson, 1749-1953 by Unknown
- James W Benson of Ludgate Hill, Turret Clock Makers by Bundock, Mike, & Chris McKay