William Pearce (3)
William Pearce, Ironfounder of Poole
1834. Advert. 'WILLIAM PEARCE begs respectfully to announce to the Inhabitants of POOLE and its Vicinity, that he has succeeded to the General IRONMONGERY and BRAZIERY BUSINESS, and TIN WARE MANUFACTORY lately carried on by Mr. Turpin, and at the same time assure them that it will be his study to pursue the same line of conduct which has ensured to his Predecessor their approbation. He also hopes that constant and unremitting attention to all Orders with which he may be favoured to merit their patronage and support. AN APPRENTICE WANTED. 77, High Street, Poole, Opposite the London Tavern.'[1]
1839. Advert. 'Poole Iron and Brass Foundry. WILLIAM PEARCE begs to inform his Friends and the Public in general that he has Purchased the Business lately conducted by Messrs. ASHFORD and GREENSITT, which he intends to carry in all its Branches, and that all Orders for Iron and Brass Castings, Verandah-Work, Iron Fencing, Palisades, Gates, Mill-Work, &c., from Models or description, shall be executed on the shortest notice. There are now on the Premises, Ploughs, Boilers, Winnowing. Thrashing, and Chaff-cutting Machines, for Sale. All Persons indebted to the late Firm of Ashford and Co. are required to pay the amount forthwith to the said Wm. Pearce and all Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate, are requested to send in their Accounts, that the same may investigated and discharged. 77, High Street, Poole. WILLIAM PEARCE. Wholesale and Furnishing Ironmonger. Manufacturer of Stoves, Kitchen Ranges, Copper, Tin, and Zinc Ware, Smith, and Bell-Hanger,...'[2]
1862. Mention. William Pearce of the Pool Iron Foundry.[3]
1863. 'Poole Foundry.— This establishment, which has been most successfully carried on for some years, is about to change hands, William Pearce, Esq., the present proprietor, being about to retire from business. We hear that the gentlemen who are negotiating for it have an extensive connection in England, therefore if the arrangements are completed with them it will, doubtless, be of great benefit to this neighbourhood.'[4]
Business became Lewin, Wilkinson and Co