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Henry Wilkes and Co

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of Studley, Warwickshire. London Address: Empire House, St Martins le Grand, EC1. Telephone: Studley 8. Cables: "Wilkes, Ltd., Studley"

  • Henry Wilkes made hooks and needles with the company name of 'Henry Wilkes and Co. He also had an office in Toronto.
  • William A. Wilkes, brother of Henry Wilkes, had a business called the Wilkes-Westwood Co, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, starting in 1898 (with Charles H. Westwood). The company dissolved but was re-formed into the 'C. H. Westwood and Co', with William as president.

1910 'C. H. Westwood and Co' was dissolved. Both William and Henry used the Osprey trademark, of an Osprey head with a fish in its beak.

1929 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of "Osprey" Brand Fishing Rods, Reels, Hooks and Tackle. Wholesale and Export. (Stand No. B.21) [1]


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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 1929 British Industries Fair Page 181
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