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1930 British Industries Fair: Company P

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PACKERS SUPPLY CO., Ltd., Agripta House, New Malden, Surrey. Teleph. : Malden 0335. Cables : Pilferprof, New Malden.”—Manufacturers of Agripta Patent Strapping Machines for Affixing Sealed Hoop Iron Bands under Tension round Cases, Cartons and Bales and thereby protecting the goods against pilferage and strengthening the containers against damage. See Advt. page 56. Stand No. DJ68.

PACKS (1925), Ltd., Feltham, Middlesex. Teleph. : Feltham 232 and 233.—Manufacturers of Snap-on and Screw Cap Containers, tapered and cylindrical; also Disc Lid Containers ; Patent Paper Milk Bottles. Registered Trade Mark “ Millpack Stand No. A.201.

PADGETT and BRAHAM, Ltd., 53 and 55, Beak Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Regent 3754. Cables: " Goldsilva, Piccy, London."— Manufacturers of Cigarette Boxes and Cases in Gold and Silver. Presentation Caskets. Disk Match Containers. The Rotary " Calendar Ash Trays. Cigar Lamps, Miniature Frames, Writing Table Sundries, Novelties. Stand No. D.76.

PADMORE, THOS., and SONS, 118, Edmund Street, Birmingham. Teleph.: Birmingham Central 1941. Cables: ‘'Billiards, Birmingham."—Manufacturers of Anti-Climatic Billiard Tables (all sizes), Billiard, Dining and Portable Tables and all accessories. The Premier Club " Full-size Billiard Table, the Premier Championship " Cushions. See Advt. page 111. Stand No. E.74a.

PAIN, JAMES, and SONS, Ltd., 9, St. Mary Axe, London, E.C.3. Teleph. : Avenue 9921. Cables : " Pain, London."—Manufacturers of Fireworks for Shop Sale and Public Displays, Ships' Signals, Distress Rockets, Life Saving Rocket Apparatus, Railway Fog Signals, Maroons, Sound Rockets, Smoke Cases for Drain Testing, Decorations Material. Stand No. E.85b.

PAPWORTH INDUSTRIES, Cambridge. London Showroom: Saracen's Head Buildings, Snow Hill, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Central 1264.—Manufacturers of Leather, Vulcanite and Canvas covered Flaxite Trunks, Suit and Attache Cases, Ladies' Blouse Cases, Music Cases, Kit and Brief Bags, cheap Fibre Suit and Attache Cases and Travelling Requisites. See Advt. page 73. Stand No. G.4.

PARAGON CHINA CO., THE, Sutherland Road, Longton, Staffordshire. Teleph. : Longton 3668. Cables : Paragon, Longton.—Manufacturers of High Grade English Bone China, including acid gold borders, best gold tracing groundlaying, print and enamel, hand-painting, lithograph patterns, plain prints. Beatrice Mallet Nursery China, Princess Elizabeth Nursery Ware. Stand No. C.13-

PARKER ROLLER CO., Ltd., THE, 118/119, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : National 1916.—Manufacturers of Parker Roller Type-cleaners. Stand No. G.50.

PARKS, F., Ltd., 59, Newman Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 2630 and 2631. T.A. : “ Skraplite, Wesdo."-— Manufacturers of Lampshades in silk, fretwork and artvellum, flaky, nacre, skrapshell, moire, cellon, celastoid and crystalline; Lamp Standards in polished oak, walnut, mahogany, etc. and in Chinese lacquer work ; Modern Art Glass Lamp Shades. See Advt page 32. Stand No. F.64.

PARSONS, ALEX. (KAPUTINE), Lilley Street, Queens Road, Manchester.—See under Kaputine (General) Syndicate, Ltd. Stand Nos. B.35 and B.38a

PARSONS OPTICAL GLASS CO., Little Chester, Mansfield Road, Derby,—Manufacturers of Optical Glass for Scientific Purposes, e.g. : Plates and Moulding for Photographic Lenses,. Prisms, Binoculars, etc., Crown and Flint Discs for Telescope Objectives. Stand PSO- A.177d.

PASSES, A. and M-, 26, Half Moon Passage, Aidgate, London, E.l. Teleph. : Royal 0756. T.A. ; Chameleon, Aid, London.—• Manufacturers of Ladies' Handbags in leather and other materials, also xnanufacturers of the Chameleon " Quick- change Handbag—Two in One, Patent Number 296261. Stand No. G.65«

PATENT PULP MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., THE, Thetford, Norfolk. Teleph. : North 4021 (7 lines).—Manufacturers of Pulp Ware (wood fibre) Articles suitable for the household, public institutions, decorative and show purposes. Basins, Tubs, Puff Bowls, Trays, Tradesmen's Show Bowls and Advertising Models, Flower Bowls, Vases, etc. Stand No. F.5S.

PATON, CALVERT and CO., Ltd., Binns Road, Old Swan, Liverpool ; and 58, Blackfriars Road, S.E.l. Teleph. : Liverpool, Old Swan 372 ; and Waterloo 1431-2. Cables : “ Brilliant, Liverpool " ; Compoboxes, Sedist, London.”—Manufacturers of Rigid Composite Containers, Decorated Tins, for food, confectionery, tobacco, chemical and domestic products, polish, drysalters and all trades ; Utility and Novelty Filling Packages, Trays, Baking Pans, Kerbs, Hearth Plates, Antisplash Plates. Stand No. A.251. Also Manufacturers of the Happynak " Series of Metal Toys, including tea sets, drums, seaside pails and spades, money boxes ; the “ Gee-Wiz " Race Game. Stand No. E.86.

PATTERSON, EDWARDS, Ltd., 125-127, Lee High Road, Lewisham, London, S.E.13. Teleph. : Lewisham 3230,— Manufacturers of Baby Carriages, Steel Folders, Invalid Chairs, Toy Prams, Toy Cycles, Motor Cars, Engines, Barrows, Horses and General Wheel Toys. Stand No. E.l2.

PAYSZU SOAP CO., Ltd., 17U173, Clapham Road, Stockwell, London, S.W.9. Teleph. : Brixton 3838.—Manufacturers of Payszu. Cleansing and Polishing Soap, cleans and polishes everything, perfectly harmless and odourless. Stand No. B.64.

PAYTON, PEPPER and SONS, Ltd., 3-4-5,Vyse Street, Birmingham. Teleph.: Birmingham Central 3932. Cables: “ Haresfoot."— Manufacturers of every description of Gem Rings, Signet Rings, Expanding Bracelets, 9ct. and 18ct. Brooches, Necklets, Pendants, Bracelets, Lockets, Gold Cigarette Cases, Chains, etc.. Suitable for every market. Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. Stand Nos. D.98 and D.99.

PEACOCK and CO., Ltd., 3, Adelaide Terrace, and 2, Prebend Street, Islington, London, N.I. Telepli. : Cler ken well 8963.— Manufacturers of Jig Saw Puzzles, Picture Cubes, ABC Blocks, Dissected Puzzles and Maps, Spelling Boxes, Model Farmhouses, Blackboards and Easels, Nursery Furniture, Children's Desks and Benches, Building Bricks, Table Tennis, Tennis Presses. Stand No- E.11-

PEARL POTTERY CO., Ltd., THE, Brook Street, Hanley, Staffs. Teleph. : Hanley 2452, 2836 and 7370. Cables: ‘‘ Pearl Pottery, Hanley. Manufacturers of General Earthenware in various Coloured Bodies and Glazes in Lavender, Azure, Ivory, Celadon, etc., etc. Large range of various sha;^es to suit the Overseas Markets. Fancy Goods also a speciality. See Advt. page S3. Stand No. C.25.

PEARSON, E. J., and SONS, Ltd., “ Richbell Works," Emerald Street, Theobalds Road, Holborn, London, W.C.l. Teleph.: Holborn 7482-3. Cables : “ Apearsolet, Phone, London."— Manufacturers of Folding Watch Cases, Leather and Silk Wrist Watch Straps, Moire Watch Bands, Document Cases, Fitted Dressing Cases, Note and Letter Cases, Tobacco Requisites, Ladies’ Handbags, Leather Cases for Portable Wireless. See Advt. page 74. Stand Nos. G.33 and G.37.

PEARSON-PAGE CO., Ltd., Sherlock Street, Birmingham. Teleph.: Birmingham, Midland 4904 (4 lines). Cables: “ Wholesale."—Manufacturers of Reproductions of Antique Brass Designs, Electric Fittings, Fireplace Fixtures, Knockers, Toasting Forks, Coal Boxes ; Souvenir Articles, Pewterware, Jardineres, Candlesticks, Candelabras, Cabinet Handles, Lacquer Cabinet Fittings. See Advt. page 33.

PECK, JOHN, and CO., Ltd., Pexwear Factory, 495, Edge Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool. Teleph. : Liverpool, Old Swan 940. Cables : “ Washable, Liverpool."—Manufacturers of Washable Cotton Clothing for Butchers, Grocers, Engineers, Stewards, Bakers, Chefs, etc.; Overalls for all trades and professions ; Dentists' Coats, Doctors' Operating Gowns; Overalls for Women ; Waterproof Golf Kits. See Advt. page 135. Stand No. A.83.

PEERLESS ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., THE, 167-169, Great Portland Street, London, W.l. Cables: Peerlectri, London.—Manufacturers of Electrical Sausage and Mincing Machines, Electrical Sausage-Eilling Machines, and Electrical Cake Mixers, Dough Mixers and Whisks. Stasid No. A.128.

PELLOW, W. J., Ltd., 31, Hylton St., Birmingham. Teleph.: Birmingham, Northern 1932.—Manufacturers of Jewellery; Gold, Silver and Rolled Gold; Rings, Safety Pins, Medals, Masonic Charms, Brooches, Seals, Fobs, Crosses, Ear-rings, Lockets, Photo Pendants, Necklet Pendants in 9 ct. and 18 Ct. Gold. Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association. Stand Nos. 0.98 and 0.99.

PENCILS, Lid., Tariff Road, Tottenham, London, N.17. Teleph. : Tottenham 3701 (6 lines). Cables: Smoothryta.— Manufacturers of Blacklead and Coloured Crayon Pencils and Penholders. Stand No. F.5.

PERIODICAL, TRADE PRESS and WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS’ ASSOCIATION, Ltd., 6, Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : Central 2441. T.A. : " Wereeppa, Fleet, London."—Joint Exhibit of British Periodicals and Trade and Technical Publications. Stand No. D.163.

PERKINS, H., and SONS, Ltd., 33, Compton Street, Goswell Road, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Cierkenwell 3360 (4 lines). Cables : “ Erkinsian."—Manufacturers of Silver and E.P.N.S. Mounted Glassware, Silver and E.P. Novelties, Silver and E.P. Smokers' Requisites. Stand No. 0.105. Also shelving with the Birmingham Jewellers' (S’ Silversmiths' Association. Stand Nos. 0.98 and 0.99.

PERRY and CO., Ltd., 36, Lancaster Street, Birmingham; and 49, Old Bailey, London, E.C.4. Teleph. ; London Central 6255. Cables: Perry, Birmingham."—Manufacturers of Steel, Metal and Durabrite Stainless Steel Pens, Penholders, India Rubber Bands, Photo Albums, Stamp Albums, Stationers' Metal Sundries. Proprietors of Sir Josiah Mason, A. Somerville 8c Co., J. Alexandre, V. Saglier Pens. Seo Advt pages 118, 119. Stand No. G.23.

PETER PAN MANUFACTURING CO., Stewart Street, Wolverhampton. Teleph. : Wolverhampton 1620. Cables: " Tricycles.”—Manufacturers of Juvenile Cycles, Tricycles, Scooters, Motor Cars and Steel Folding Baby Cars. Stand No- E.37d.

PH ILLI-MS RANG CO., 106, Union Street, Southwark, London, S.E.l. Teleph. : Hop6206. Cables : " Peercandes, London.'’ —Manufacturers of Toilet Preparations of all kinds for all markets. See Advt. page 21. Stand No. B.63.

PHILLI-MIRANO CO., Ltd., THE, Craven House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Holborn 8502. Cables: “ Philkiway, London."—-Manufacturers of Phil-Sano " Toilet Soaps and Toilet Preparations, Medicated Skin Soap, Shaving Soap, Vanishing Cream, Talcum Powder, Complexion Powder, Bath Salts, Concentrated Flower Essences, Perfumery, Straw- Hat Dyes and Varnish Stains. Stand No. B.84.

"PHONO RECORD and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS JOURNAL,” W. B. TATTERSALL, Ltd., 43-44, Shoe Lane, London, E.C.4. —A Trade Journal for the Gramophone and Musical Instrii’ ment Trades. World-wide circulation. Advertising rates on application. Subscription 10s. per annum (post free). Stand No. E.65.

PICKERING and MAYELL, Ltd., Reliance Works, 41 and 42, Caroline Street, Birmingham. Teleph. : Central 2183 (2 lines). Cables: Velvet, Birmingham."—Manufacturers of Jewellers’ Window Pads, Cases and Fittings ; All Classes of Cases for Jewellery, Silver, Erinoid, Glass and China Goods ; Travellers' Stock Pads ; Motor Clock Cases ; Exhibition Show Maps, etc., etc. Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association, Stand Nos. D.98 and D.99.

PILKINGTON’S TILE and POTTERY CO., Ltd., Clifton Junction, near Manchester. Teleph. : Pendleton 1124, 1125 and 1126. Cables : Tileries.—Manufacturers of Royal Lancastrian Pottery in plain glazes, lustred and decorated, and Lapis Ware. Stand No. C.53. PILLEY and CO., Ltd., 42, Rathbone Place, London, W.I. Teleph. : Museum 6244. Cables: Pilastonia, London."—Manufacturers of Fland-made Furnishing Goods, Numdah Rugs, Bedspreads, Curtains, Fabrics, Painted Wooden and Papier Mache Trays, Boxes, Candlesticks, Blotters, Note Blocks, Tables, Bowls, Floor Standards, Bellows, Carved Boxes, Trays and Tables. Stand No. F.58.

PILLISCHER, J., Ltd., 88, New Bond Street, London, W.I. Teleph. : Mayfair 3626. Cables : Pillischer, London."— Manufacturers of Microscopes and Accessories, Optical and other Scientific Instruments. Manufacturers of the ‘‘ International Microscope." See Advt. page 103.

PILLIVANT, F. T., Ltd., Wilton Box Works, Cranmer Road, London, S.W.9. Teleph. : Brixton 5545. Cables : Natty, London."—Manufacturers of Cardboard Boxes of every kind, shape or style ; Rigid, hand or machine made ; Folding, plain or printed ; Round, tubes and centres ; Lithographic and Letterpress Printers. Stand No. G.26.

PITCHFORD, FRANK, and CO., Ltd., Well House, Well Street, London, E.C.l.—Manufacturers of ‘‘ V.R/' White Adhesive Paste, Adana Metal Type Printing Presses, Standard and Lilliputian Automatic Pin Boxes, Rubber Finger Cones, Duplex Parallel Rulers, Velos Hygienic Moisteners, Automatic Time and Date Stamps. Stand No. 6.46.

PLANT BROS., Ltd., 7, Paddington Street, Baker Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Welbeck 4386 and 2388. Cables: " Plantbroli, Baker, London."—Manufacturers of the two and three tier “ Adap-Tables " ; the Cocktail Adap-Table Garden Couch Hammocks, Garden Umbrellas and Metal Tables, Garden Chairs and Deck Chairs, Garden Shelters, Bathing Tents, etc.; the Traybon " Tray. Stand Nos. B.10 and B.22.

PLANT, R. H. and S. L., Ltd., Tuscan Works, Forrister Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Teleph.: Longton 3333. Cables : “ Planted, Longton."—Manufacturers of China Tea, Breakfast and Coffee Sets, Early Morning Sets, Fruit Sets, Supper Sets and Domestic China of all kinds. Hotel China ; Tuscan Ivorie " China in a delicate ivory glaze. See Advt. page 92. Stand No. C.41.

PLANTERS NUT and CHOCOLATE CO., Ltd. (of Toronto, Canada), 53-54, Haymarket, London, S.W.l. See Canadian Section. Ha!! A.

PLIMSOLL P3PES, Ltd., Ethelburga House, 91-93, Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : London Wall 7065.—Manufacturers of Plimsoll Patent Pipes. Fully guaranteed Briars, genuinely London made. (Unique Model demonstrated by Prize Plimsoll Pied Pipe Mice on the Stand.) Stand No. A.174.

PNEUMATBC RUBBER STAMP CO. (BUCK’S PATENT), Ltd., THE, 1, Pneumastamp House, Upper Thames Street, London, E.C.4. Tele ph : Mansion House 8494-5. Cables: Bluejacket, London.—Manufacturers of the Union Jack Printing Outfits, Picture Printing and Colouring Outfits and Lucie Attwell's Post Card Printing and Painting Sets. See Advt. page 159.

POMONA TOYS (M. V. Wheelhouse and A. B. Ellis), 14, Holland Street, Church Street, Kensington, London, W.8. Teleph. : Western 3761.—Manufacturers of Wooden Toys ; specializing in well-designed small birds and animals. The series of Empire animals is attractively boxes and named, making it of interest to schools as well as nurseries. Stand No. E.85h-

POOLEY, HENRY, and SON, Ltd., John Bright Street, Birmingham. Teleph. : Birmingham—Midland 1737-8. Cables : Pooley, Birmingham."—Manufacturers of Tea Cutting, Sifting and Blending Machinery, Mixing Machines, Weighing Machines, Scales and Weights. Stand NoS- A-199 and A.219. POPE, JOHN, 43, Beech Street, Barbican, London, E.C. Teleph.: Clerkenwell 9906.—Manufacturers of Electric Table Lamps, Shades and Umbrellas. Stand No> F-39.

PORTABLE BOATS, Ltd., 550, Oxford Street, London. W.l. Teleph. : Mayfair 1264. Cables : “ Activity, London.— Manufacturers of Deloford " Portable Safety Boats, specially designed for use in yachts, motor boats, motor cruisers and seaplanes, and for fishing, wild fowling, bathing, and all forms of aquatic sports and pleasures on river, lake and sea, and as life boats for ships and aircraft crossing water. Stand No. E.46.

POSTERMATIC, Ltd., County Chambers, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 2841.— Manufacturers of Poster Advertising Machines and Models, Automatic Poster Train and Motor Bus Time Tables for Railways and Motor Bus Service. Stand No. D.179-

POSTUM CEREAL CO. OF CANADA, Ltd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada. See Canadian Section. Hail A.

POTTS, ARTHUR J., Ltd., 88, Charlotte Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Museum 1498.—Manufacturers of silk and leather Handbags. Stand No. 6.116.

PRANK, S., 100 and 102, Hackney Road, London, E.2. Factory : Perseverance Works, Baroness Road, London, E.2. Teleph. : Bishopsgate 1079.—Manufacturer of Bedroom Suites and Bedsteads in Walnut and Mahogany. Dining Room and Drawing Room Furniture, Bureaux, Cabinets and Bookcases. Stand No. A.54.

PRICE BROS. (BURSLEM), Ltd., Top Bridge Pottery, Burslem, Staffs. Teleph. : Hanley 7538. Cables: Samian, Burslem.—Manufacturers of Rockingham and Samian Ware in a large range of Teapots, covered Sugars and Jugs in unique designs and colourings suitable for all markets. Stand No. C.25.

PRIESTLEY STUDIOS, THE, Commercial Road, Gloucester.— Advertising Displays. Stand No. A.62a.

PROSSER, T. H., and SONS, Ltd., 548, Holloway Road, London, N.7.—Manufacturers of highest quality Lawn Tennis and Badminton Rackets, also Frames ready for stringing. Squash and Racquet Rackets, Cricket Bats, Real Tennis, Hockey Sticks, Fives Balls, Table Tennis, and all Sports Requisites. See Advt. page 112. Stand No. E.62.

PULLEIN THOMPSON and CO., Ltd., Aldwych House, London, W.C.2. Teleph. : Holborn 7274.—Producers and IPublishers of Indoor Games : Wei-Chi, the Chinese Game ; Raid.o, a thrilling game of chance ; Barrage, Sheppy and Corral, children’s games that are different; Plot Golf, played on real maps of famous courses ; other Novelties. Stand No. E.79b.

PYTRAM LIMITED, Pytram Works, Dunbar Road, New Malden, Surrey. Teleph. : Malden 0630-1. Cables : “ Pytram, New Malden.”—Manufacturers of Pytram Mache Advertising Models, and Calendars, Window Displays, Drapers' Models, Lleads, Busts, Carnival Heads, Electric Light Fittings, Mirror Frames, Interior Decorations, Wastepaper Baskets, Dummy Foodstuffs, Animals and many other reproductions. See Advt page 34. Stand Nos. D.14@ and D.14@.

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