Colburn & Jeffery - Leeds - Receipt - 1876
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:51 am
A receipt issued by Colburn & Jeffery of 93, Briggate, Leeds:
The receipt, dated 22nd July 1876 was issued to a Mr. Dyson of Leeds, it reads:
Bot. of Colburn & Jeffery
Silversmiths, Jewellers & Opticians
Established 1801
18ct Albert stamped every link £9 - 15s
Settled same time With thanks pp. Colburn & Jeffery - J.W. Mellor
The business of Colburn & Jeffery was established in 1801, it was acquired, probably in the late 1800's, by William Greenwood, who themselves were in business well into the second half of the 20th century, with branches at Leeds and Huddersfield.
William Greenwood & Sons entered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office.
Trev.
The receipt, dated 22nd July 1876 was issued to a Mr. Dyson of Leeds, it reads:
Bot. of Colburn & Jeffery
Silversmiths, Jewellers & Opticians
Established 1801
18ct Albert stamped every link £9 - 15s
Settled same time With thanks pp. Colburn & Jeffery - J.W. Mellor
The business of Colburn & Jeffery was established in 1801, it was acquired, probably in the late 1800's, by William Greenwood, who themselves were in business well into the second half of the 20th century, with branches at Leeds and Huddersfield.
William Greenwood & Sons entered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office.
Trev.