Skilbeck Brothers Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Bagnall, Richard
- Bagnall & Leppington
- Leppington, Allen & John
- Leppington, John, & Co
- Gouthit, Joseph
- Gouthit, William & George
- Gouthit, William
- Skilbeck, John J
- Skilbeck, John Joseph, & Son
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Chemicals distribution inc drysalting
Notes:
Established 1850 by Richard Bagnall, d1702, as merchants and drysalters (ie dealers in dyes, dry chemicals, resins, shellacs, salt, etc) at Bread St, City of London. Bagnall accumulated great wealth. 1678 known as Bagnall & Leppington and in early 18th century as Allen & John Leppington and John Leppington & Co. From 1769 led by Joseph Gouthit and later known as William & George Gouthit and William Gouthit. John J Skilbeck acquired business in 1796 on Gouthits' bankruptcy. Based in Upper Thames St from early 19th century and known as John Joseph Skilbeck & Son and as Skilbeck Brothers from 1831. Late 19th century re-emerged as a leading firm. Incorporated 1929.
Publications:
- Skilbecks, Drysalters, 1650-1950 by Dawe, Donovan
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Bagnall, Richard
- Bagnall & Leppington
- Leppington, Allen & John
- Leppington, John, & Co
- Gouthit, Joseph
- Gouthit, William & George
- Gouthit, William
- Skilbeck, John J
- Skilbeck, John Joseph, & Son
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Chemicals distribution inc drysalting
Notes:
Established 1850 by Richard Bagnall, d1702, as merchants and drysalters (ie dealers in dyes, dry chemicals, resins, shellacs, salt, etc) at Bread St, City of London. Bagnall accumulated great wealth. 1678 known as Bagnall & Leppington and in early 18th century as Allen & John Leppington and John Leppington & Co. From 1769 led by Joseph Gouthit and later known as William & George Gouthit and William Gouthit. John J Skilbeck acquired business in 1796 on Gouthits' bankruptcy. Based in Upper Thames St from early 19th century and known as John Joseph Skilbeck & Son and as Skilbeck Brothers from 1831. Late 19th century re-emerged as a leading firm. Incorporated 1929.Publications:
- Skilbecks, Drysalters, 1650-1950 by Dawe, Donovan