Ritchie, James
Other Business Names:
- Ritchie, Frederick J
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Clock & watch retailing
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Traces origins to James Ritchie who in 1809 set up in business at Edinburgh as a watch seller and repairer. Also makers. Business developed substantially by his son Frederick J Ritchie. Emerged as prestigious dealers. Continues in 2012
Publications:
- Starting up a watchmaking business. James Ritchie of Edinburgh, 1809-12 by Davies, Alun C
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Ritchie, Frederick J
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Clock & watch retailing
- Luxury / consumer goods production Clock, watch & chronometer making
Notes:
Traces origins to James Ritchie who in 1809 set up in business at Edinburgh as a watch seller and repairer. Also makers. Business developed substantially by his son Frederick J Ritchie. Emerged as prestigious dealers. Continues in 2012Publications:
- Starting up a watchmaking business. James Ritchie of Edinburgh, 1809-12 by Davies, Alun C