Herbert Smith and Sons

of New Forest Iron Works, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts.

• 1871 Company established by Herbert Smith.

• 1885 Joined by his three sons, trading as Herbert Smith and Sons.

• 1895 Herbert Smith (senior) and one son left business.

• 1900 One brother retired and firm was continued by Herbert Smith (junior).

• 1899 Advert: 'ACETYLENE GAS! ACETYLENE GAS ! ACETYLENE GAS !
  Messrs. H. Smith and Sons, NEW FOREST IRON WORKS, DOWNTON, beg to inform the Nobility, Clergy, Gentry, and inhabitants generally, that they have been appointed sole Agents in this district and neighbourhood for the Acetylene Gas Syndicate, and are prepared to give estimates for the installation of the light in Churches, Chapels, Mansions, Private Residences, &c., the gas being specially suitable for general use ....'

• 1914 Specialities; Agricultural Implements, Smiths' Elevators and Harrows.

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