Berry Brothers and Co
of 3, St. James's Street, London, S.W., and 1, 2, and 3, Pickering Place adjoining.
Wine, Spirit, and Liqueur Merchants
Established in the beginning of the 17th century by a Mr. Pickering, succeeded by Pickering & Clarke, afterwards by a Mr. Browne. In 1800 Mr. Browne's nephew, Mr. G. Berry, became the proprietor. He was the great-grandfather of the present proprietors, Chas. W. Berry and Francis L. Berry. The premises were built about 1600 by the above-mentioned Pickering, who, according to tradition, first sold tea by the pound, and tobacco as "Pickering's best Virginia," in this very house. The records date back to 1765.
1914 Cellars: At 3, St. James's Street; 1, 2, and 3, Pickering Place, St. James's; 2, Bury Street, St. James's.
Later became Berry Brothers and Rudd
Owners of the Cutty Sark brand