Wilkinson, John

Englischer Uhrmacher

John Wilkinson war ein Juwelier, Uhrmacher und Optiker in King Street 4, Bridlington Quay, er kaufte das Geschäft von Mr. Cramp in 1880. Bridlington Quay ist ein teil von der Gemeinde Bridlington, eine Mittelstadt in der englischen Unitary Authority East Riding of Yorkshire. Sie befindet sich im Nordosten des Distrikts an der Nordseeküste. Bridlington Quay besteht heute aus dem Touristenviertel und dem Hafengebiet. Der Hafen wird von zwei steinernen Piers umrandet. Nach langwierigen Planungen wurde am Meer kürzlich ein Riesenrad erbaut, welches dem London Eye in London nachempfunden ist.

Damals bestand die Konkurrenz aus Francis Burrel und Mary Elizabeth Burrel, Juwelier und Uhrmacher am Markt 48 von Bridlington. James Harrison Uhrmacher Railway crescent 1, Hilderthorpe bei Bridlington. Jason Heselton & Son, Juweliere, Garrison Street, Bridlington Quay. Robert Lowson, Juwelier und Silberschmied. Charles Lyon, Uhrmacher, High Street 96, Bridlington. Stephen Henri Nixon, Juwelier und Uhrmacher High Street 12, Bridlington. John E. Rutter, Juwelier und Uhrmacher, Garrison Street, Bridlington Quay. John H. Shelley Reparatur von Groß- und Kleinuhren, King Street, Bridlington Quay.

Beschrieben wurde die Firma von Wilkinson im "The Century's Progress: Yorkshire. Published by The London Printing & Engraving Co. 1893"

J. Wilkinson, Practical Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, 4, King Street, Bridlington Quay. — The history of this business extends back many years ago to its original foundation by the late Mr. Cramp, who carried on the concern down to 1880, when it was acquired by Mr. Wilkinson, the present sole proprietor. The premises occupied by this gentleman are centrally situated at 4, King Street, one of the best business positions in the town, and comprise a handsome and commodious shop, with attractive window frontage in which is effectively arranged a tasteful display of elegant novelties representing the various departments of the business. The interior is appointed throughout in high-class modern style, elegant show-cases being provided for the display of the costly goods submitted for inspection in all parts of the establishment. The stock is replete with a splendid selection of English and foreign-made watches, diamond and other valuable gem jewellery, wedding, keeper, mourning, and engagement rings in standard gold, silver and electro-plate goods, and an infinite variety of marble, ormolu, and bronze clocks, and ornamental timepieces and useful and elegant articles suitable for wedding and birthday gifts, prizes, presentations, etc. In the optical department Mr. Wilkinson shows an extensive assortment of high-class goods in gold spectacles and eyeglasses, field, marine, and opera glasses, and other specialities in this line, amongst which may be mentioned the agency for Henry Laurance's improved spectacles. A first-class repairing trade has also been developed by the proprietor, who, as a practical expert in each branch of the business, is fully qualified to undertake any class of work in this department, he having learnt his trade in Coventry with one of the best-known houses. The establishment is widely patronised by the elite of the gentry resident and visiting in the locality, whose confidence and support have been secured by the exceptionally high standard of superior quality which distinguishes every article supplied from the establishment. An adequate staff of assistants is employed in the sale and repairing departments, under the personal direction of the proprietor, whose extended connection with the trade affords an ample guarantee for the highest efficiency and completeness in every detail of the management of this deservedly successful business concern.

Weiterführende Informationen

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Quelle

• Taylor's 1888 Bridlington Directory of Bridlington, Bridlington Quay and Hilderthorpe.