J. and J. Wiggin
of Old Hall Works, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffs., (now West Midlands). Telephone: Bloxwich 66275-6. (1947)
1893 J. and J. Wiggin Ltd was making bridle-bits at Bloxwich.
1900s The company took over the former mission hall in Revival Street, Bloxwich, in the early 20th century.
1928 A serious fire necessitated the works to be rebuilt and the firm began making stainless steel tableware.
c1933 Bit-making was abandoned.
By 1939, about half the output of the works consisted of tableware.
Post-WWII. After the Second World War, tableware became the principal product.
1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of "Olde Hall" Stainless Steel Tableware, Tea-Services, Trays, Cakestands, Toastracks, Condiment Sets, Entree dishes, Vegetable Dishes, Casserole Frames, Egg Cups, Cake Baskets, Stainless Steel Plate Racks, Sponge, Soap, baskets. (Olympia, Ground floor, Stand No. D.1659) [1]
1963 The name of the company was changed to Old Hall Tableware Ltd.
In the early 1970s, the range of products included over 1,500 articles in stainless steel, crystal, and cast iron.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] British History Online. Walsall: Economic History