John C. Robertson (Saltcoats)
1920 John C. Robertson (Saltcoats) Limited was incorporated as a private company, with capital of £5,000, to carry on the business of manufacturers of jam, marmalade, jellies, and confectionery.[1]
1927 Advertisement. 'Scotch Jams and Jellies. L. & A. Famed Preserves, made only with Pure Cane Sugar and Fresh Fruit. Refuse Substitutes. Insist in the best. To be had from all High-class Grocers. Sole proprietors - John C. Robertson (Saltcoats) Ltd, Scotland.'[2]
1927 Legal case lost over amount of fruit in the jam.[3]
1927 The company went into voluntary liquidation.[4]
1927 Business for sale by the liquidator.[5]
See Also
Sources of Information
- National Records of Scotland BT2/11514