Waddell and Main
1870s Originated in Glasgow as the Argyle Ironmonger Co, which made cooking appliances. Robert B. Main and Matthew Waddell then formed the firm of Waddell and Main.
1882 Renowned for its gas stoves[1]
1882 Waddell & Main, Argyle Ironmongers Warehouse.[2]
1884 THE Copartnery of Waddell and Main, Manufacturers of Gas Cooking and Heating Apparatus in Glasgow, was dissolved, on the 24th day of June, 1884. The business will be continued by the Subscriber Robert B. Main, in name of R. and A. Main, and he will collect all the debts due to, and pay all the debts due by the dissolved Company.[3]
1884 R. B. Main went into partnership with his brother, A. P. Main to form the firm R. and A. Main.