Beresford and Hicks
From Graces Guide
of 135-139 Curtain Road, London, EC2(Old Street End). T.A.: Hickober-Norton, London. Telephone: Wall 3807-8.
Julius Beresford (born June 29, 1868 - died September 29, 1959), also known as "Berry" or "The Old Berry" was a British rower and coach. He won silver at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the coxed four.
He was a Polish emigre and changed his surname from "Wiszniewski". Outside rowing, he was a partner in the furniture making business, Beresford and Hicks.
- 1922 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Antique Reproduction Furniture. Manufacturing Upholsterers and General Cabinet Makers. Large stock always on show. (Stand No. C34)
- 1929 Manufacturers of Antique Reproduction Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Bedsteads (Wood), Bookcases, Bureaux, Cabinets, Chairs, Dining Room Furniture, Drawing Room Furniture, Hall Furniture, Mirrors, Tables, Upholstered Furniture, Lacquer Furniture. (Stand Nos. T.17 and T.38)
Sources of Information
- [1] Answers.com
- 1922 British Industries Fair Page 7
- 1929 British Industries Fair Page 19