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1955 British Industries Fair: Company S

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1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.

Note: This is a sub-section of the British Industries Fair

Company - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z

  • SANIGUARD APPLIANCES Limited Stand C 3. 62 London Wall, London, E.C.2. Tel. : National 8881-2. Cables : “ Sani- guard, London.”—Manufacturers of Barrywald Safety Sanitary Incinerator, premier appliance for high standard of Personal Hygiene. Eldorite Thermal Insulating Jackets. And Mineral Wool Quilt saves heat, cuts costs. (See advertisement on page 346)
  • SANTOS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Stand E 22. 5 Chalk Farm Road, London, N.W.l. Tel. : Gulliver 1084 and 2594. Cables : “ Vacwonder, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Vacwonder ” Vacuum Flasks and Vacuum Jars in various capacities, “ Santoware ” Baby Plate with Suction Pad, Thermostatic Electric Baby Bottle Heater for use in cars.
  • SAVILLE PERFUMERY Ltd. Stand E 10. Watford, Herts. Tel. : Watford 5227-8. Cables : “ Perfumery, Watford.” London Office and Showroom : 16 Sackville Street, W.l. Tel. : Regent 0250 and 1888.—Manufacturers of June, Mischief, Seventh Heaven, Clique Perfumes, Colognes, Toilet Soaps and Talcum Powders.
  • SCHALL PRODUCTS Ltd. 70-74 City Road, London, E.C.l. Tel. : Clerkenwell “ Schalpro, London.”—Manufacturers of Compacts, all Novelties, Vanity Cases, Key Rings and Fobs, Cigarette Cases in Metal and Leather, Perfumery Requisites, Advertising Novelties, Musical Jewellery. (See advertisement on page 80)
  • SCINTILLEX Stand N 43. 34 Purewell, Christchurch, Hants. Tel. : Christchurch 802.—Manufacturers of Fashion Jewellery, Manicure Sets, Pocket Toilets, Beauty Cases, Compacts, Sewing Sets, Hairslides, Sidecombs, Scarf holders. Novelties, Custom Mouldings. London Office : 9 Conduit Street, W.l. Tel. : Mayfair 9701.
  • SCOTT, G. W., and Sons Stand N 22. 4-10 Tower Street, Cambridge Circus, London, W.C.2. Tel. : Temple Bar 0153. Cables: “Picnic, Westcent, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Coracle ” Picnic Baskets and Cases complete with every requisite for out-of-door meals. Made in Hand-woven Willow or Cane, Handsewn Leather and Leathercloth.
  • SCROLL PENS Ltd. Stand O 10. Nation House, Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex. Tel. : Molesey 4455-7. Cables : “ Scribex, Teddington.”—Manufacturers of “ Scroll ” Ball Point Pens, Fountain Pens, Pencils, Matching Sets, including “ Automatic,” “ Popular,” “ Star ” Ball Point Pens and comprehensive range of Fountain Pens, fixed and interchangeable nibs.
  • “ SEAFORTH ” Stand N 47. Watchett Works, Oakhurst Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Tel.: Southend on-Sea 67043. Cables: “ Seaforth, Southend-on-Sea.”—Manufacturers of attractive range of Plastic Toys, Tea Sets, Games, Fancy Goods, Tobacconists’ Sundries, Household Ware, Novelties, Horticultural Bowls and Flower Pots, Advertising Novelties, etc.
  • SEARCHLIGHT PRODUCTS (Engineers) Ltd. Stand N 92. 159 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton, London, W.3. Tel.: Acorn 1517 and 7628. Cables : “ Fancigoods, London.”—Manufacturers of ' Compacts and Gift Sets. Musical Compact Novelty, original shapes and surface decorations. Marcasite Jewellery, Metal Comb-Cases.
  • SELCOL PRODUCTS Ltd. 114-116 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2. Tel.: Cables : “ Selmatone, Westcent, London.”—Manufacturers of Wind Blown and Music Box Musical Toys, including “ Goldentone ” range. Mouth Organs, Bagatelle Games, Ukeleles, Xmas Tree Decorations, Fancy Goods, Ash Trays in Plastic.
  • SELMER, Henri, and Co., Ltd. Stand D 2a 114-6 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2. Tel.: Temple Bar 0444. Cables : “ Selmatone, Westcent, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Lincoln ” Electronic Organ, “ Clavioline ” Electronic Keyboard producing tones of all orchestral instruments, “ R.S.A. Truvoice ” Public Address Equipment.
  • SESSIONS, William, Ltd. Stand E 11. The Ebor Press, York. Tel. : York 3326. Cables ; “ York 3326.”—Manufacturers of Labelling and Display Materials for Cosmetic, Toilet and Perfumery Products by Relief Stamping, Letterpress and Lithography, Embossed Seals. Display Stands. Self-adhesive Labels and Disnensers.
  • SHARMA, D., 1 Philip Court, St. Philip’s Place, London, W.2. Tel. ; Ambassador 0857.— Manufacturers of Mascots, Cigarette Lighters and Fancy Goods, “ Super- Sonic” Table Lighters, Jet Aircraft Table Lighters, Chromium Plated, in various finishes and fancy colours.
  • SHAW, Robert, and Co., Ltd. Stand J 45. Ascot Works, Ascot Road, Nottingham. Tel.: Nottingham 77231. Cables: “ Sure, Nottingham.” London Office : Condor House, St. Paul’s Churchyard, E.C.4.—Manufacturers of Men’s, Ladies’, Children’s Underwear and Knitted Outerwear. Specialising in “ Aerbom ” Mesh Underwear, Elasticated Sun-Tops and Tee Shirts.
  • SHAW, Thomas, Stand M 408. 3 Gt. King Street, Hockley, Birmin^am 19. Tel. : Birmingham, Northern 1847 and 1980.—Manufacturers of Silver Plate, Chromium, Brass Household Goods, including Cruets, Cake Baskets, Fruit Stands, Candlesticks, Table Lamps, Cigarette Cases, Crested Goods, Novelties, etc.. Teasets, Casseroles.
  • SHORT and MASON Limited Stand M 502. Aneroid Works, Hale End Road, Walthamstow, London, E.U. Tel. : Larkswood 3371. Cables: “Aneroid, Easphone, London.”—Manufacturers of Scientific and Meteorological Instruments. Exhibits include Household Barometers, Barographs and Thermometers, also featuring the “ Stormoguide,” the Barometer with the Forecasting Dial.
  • SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT Ltd. and J. and L. RANDALL, Ltd. Stand S 93 Merit House, Potters Bar, Middlesex. Tel. : Potters Bar 2262. Cables : “ Merit, Potters Bar. ”—Manufacturers of Boxed Games, Roy Rogers Cowboy Suits, Holsters, Tool, Fretwork, Electrical and Chemistry Sets, Projectors, Guns, Pistols, Needlework Boxes, Plastic Toys, Inflatable Playthings, Microscopes, Binoculars.
  • SILBERSTON, L., and Sons, Ltd. Stand J 25. 222-226 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E.2. Tel. ; Advance 2312. Cables : “ Notsreblis, Beth, London.”—Manufacturers of Uniforms of all descriptions. Uniform Caps and other Headwear.
  • SILENT GLISS, Ltd. Stand P 16. 39 Berners Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Museum (X)32. Cables: “Orel- micro, London”—Manufacturers of Curtain Rails made of special Luminium Alloy. The Gliders instead of rollers are made of Nylon, which ensures silent opening and closing of curtains. (See advertisement on page 270)
  • SILVER, E. (Bond Street), Ltd. Stand M 210f. 80 New Bond Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Mayfair 8633. Cables: “Argentor, London.”—Manufacturers of Goldware, Silverware, Jewellery, Jewellers Materials, Die-sinkers and Stampers. Associated Companies : Mark Perks Limited, Birmingham. Mark Tyzack and Sons, Ltd., Sheffield.
  • SIMPSON, A. Stand B1. Nimmer Mills, Chard, Somerset. Tel. : Chard 3265. Cables : “ Simiebrush, Chard.”—Manufacturers of Superfine Badger Shaving Brushes, Ivory, Hom, Non-split. Special lines to order. Registered Trade Marks Home and Abroad, “ Bajer,” “ Simie,” “ Alexsim,” “ Simbal,” “ Wee-Scott,” “ Dripstand ” Brands.
  • SINCLAIR’S PUBLICATIONS Limited Stand D 18. 13 St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, W.l. Tel.: Mayfair 5728-9.—Publishers of “ Pianomaker, Music and Radio Retailer, ” music trade magazine ; “ Records of the Month,” digest of all records issued each month. Both by subscription, issued monthly.
  • SINGER SEWING MACHINE Co. Ltd. Stand J 22. Singer Building, City Road, London, E.C.l. Tel.: Monarch 7060. Cables : “ Singer, Ave, London.”—Manufacturers of Singer Sewing Machines for Manufacturing Trades. Singer Synchro System Layout. Also available a Comprehensive Display of Electric Machines for Use in the Home. (See advertisement on page 344)
  • SKINNER, E. T., and Co., Ltd. Stand R 1. 2 Lochaline Street, Hammersmith, London, W.6. Tel. : Riverside 8341-2. Cables : “ Ceeceepee, London, W.6.”—Manufacturers of ” Typhoon ” Underwater Swimming, Diving and Fishing Equipment. Pioneers of all items for the Frogmen’s Sport, “ Typhoon ” Swimfins, Diving Masks, Swimming Goggles, Breathing Tubes, Harpoon Guns and Accessories.
  • SKLAR, L. and J., Ltd. Stand J 41. 17-18 Margaret Street, London, W.l. Tel.: Museum 1958-9. Cables: “ Aljass, Wesdo, London.”—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Jumpers, Cardigans and Twinsets in highest quality pure Botany Wool and Jersey, Fully Fashioned Twinsets in Botany and Lambswool, Women’s Swimwear and Beachwear.
  • SLACK SALES Co., Ltd. Stand B9. Old Mills, Drighlington, Nr. Bradford, Yorks. Tel. : Drighlington 202-3. Cables : “ Slack, Drighlington, Bradford.”—Manufacturers of Horsetail, Manes, Weaving and Violin Bow Hairs, Patent Fibre, Bristle Dressings, Pure or Blended, Flagdair, Grayni, Tipped Tapered Nylon, Steam Sterilisation and Processors.
  • SLINGSBY, H. C., Ltd. Stand A 33. 89, 95 and 97 Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Tel. : Holborn 2707. Cables : “ Truckman, London.”—Slingsby Trucks, Ladders, Barrows and Castors of all descriptions and suitable for all trades.
  • SMITH, R., and Co, Stand S 21. 66 Walmgate, York. Tel. : York 2361.—Manufacturers and Sole Agents for “ Clocko,” a transparent plastic disc with punched out holes in the shapes of faces and features, which produces an infinite number of original caricatures.
  • SMITHS’ BRITISH WATCHES Stands M 310 and M 402. Sectric House, Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. Tel. : Gladstone 6464. Cables : “ Rightime, ’Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of High-grade Pocket and Wrist Watches. (See advertisement on inside front cover)
  • SMITHS’ ENGLISH CLOCKS, Ltd. Stands M 310 and M 402. Sectric House, Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. Tel. : Gladstone 6464. Cables : “ Rightime, ’Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Watches and Electric and Spring-wound Clocks for Industrial and Domestic Use, Time Recorders, Process Timers, Tower Clocks, Bell Controls, etc. (See advertisement on inside front cover)
  • SOMMERFELDS Limited Stand F9. 167 Victoria Street, London, S.W.l. Tel.: Victoria 1000. Cables: “Sommerfelds, Sowest, London.”—Steel Office Furniture, Filing Cabinets, Clothes Lockers, Home and Export Slangle Slotted Angles. Build yourself quickly Storage Racking and other Equipment. Large Export Market. (See advertisement on page 209)
  • SONDHI, F. C., and Co., Ltd. Stand R 2. 49 Weston Street, London, S.E.I. Tel.: Hopkinson 2077 (2 lines). Cables : “Sondhi, London.”—Manufacturers of Sports Goods, Footballs, Tennis Rackets, Tennis Balls, Cricket Bats, Cricket Balls, Badminton Rackets, Shuttlecocks, Hockey Sticks, Balls, Dominoes, Table Tennis, Skipping Ropes, Darts, Dartboards, Football Clothing, Indoor Games.
  • SOWERBY’S ELLISON GLASS WORKS, Ltd. Stand L 2. East Street, Gateshead 8, Co. Durham. Tel.: Gateshead 71031-2. Cables : “ Sowerby, Gateshead.”—Manufacturers of “ Tyneside ” Glassware, Pressed Domestic, Fancy, in Flint and Colours, Lighting Shades and Panels, Hotel, Restaurant Ware. Also 329 High Holbom, London, W.C.l. Tel.: Holbom 0802.
  • SPA BRUSHES, Ltd. Stand B 2. Freeman Works, Alma Road, Chesham, Bucks. Tel.: Chesham 648. —Manufacturers of “ Spa ” Toothbrush and other Personal Brushes and Toilet Brush Sets, Combs and Mirrors, “ Beechwood ” Range Painting and Household Brushes, “ Oakfield ” Rubber Cushioned Hairbrushes. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • SPECTO Ltd. Stand G 5. Vale Road, Windsor, Berks. Tel.: Windsor 1241-2.—Manufacturers of Silent Cine Projectors 8mm., 9.5mm., 16mm., Dual 9.5/16mm., Dual 8/16mm., 8mm. Cine Camera, Magnetic Tape Player, Electronic Equipment.
  • SPEIGHTS, Ltd. Stand N 53. Classic Works, Mill Road, Dewsbury, Yorks. Tel.: Dewsbury 465.— Manufacturers of Classic Lamps and Shades in Silk, Parchment, Acetate, Buckram and other materials. Also Lighting Fittings in Wrought Iron, etc. Extensive showrooms in Dewsbury.
  • STAR BRUSH Co., Ltd. (The) Stand B5/8. Eden Grove, Holloway, London, N.7. Tel.: North 2662. Cables: “ Stellatus, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Star ” Brushware, “ Nu-Mop ” Sponge Mop and Brush, “ Polywhirl ” Non-Electric Rotary Floor Polisher and Grubber.
  • STEDWAY PRODUCTS Ltd. Stand F 30. 387 Rayners Lane, Pinner, Middlesex. Tel: Pinner 8669.—Manufacturers of the Shredway Document Destructor and Paper Shredder for the Rapid, Safe and Smokeless Conversion of Confidential and other Ofiice Waste into valuable Packing Material.
  • STERLING LIGHT Company Stand N10. 50-52 Ledbury Road, London, W.ll. Tel.: Bayswater 1151-2.—Manufacturers of “ Sterling Light ” Ceiling Fitting, made of pleated washable “ Pylon ” for diffused light. Variety of Table and Standard Lamps to match.
  • STOKES FOUNTAINS, Ltd. Stand N 7. 185-187 London Road, Croydon, Surrey. Tel.: Croydon 6316 and 2310. Sole Agents for unique Self Contained Electric Fountain Assemblies for Decoration in Homes, Hotels, Stores, Exhibitions, etc. Fountains for Ponds, Aquaria. Statue Ornaments. Motorless, silent, any voltage. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • STONE, H. G., and Co., Ltd. Stand S 79. 31-35 Wilson Street, London, E.C.2. Tel.: Monarch 2651-7. Cables: “ Elreesonia, London.”—Manufacturers of “ Chiltern ” Plush Toys, Dogs, Miniatures, Animals on Wheels, “ Hugmee ” Teddy Bears, “ Ting-a-Ling ” and Walkie-Walkie Toys and “ Chiitem ” Playsuits.
  • STRAIGHT JANE MOPS Ltd. Stand B 7. 86-88 Garfield Road, Wimbledon, London, S.W.19. Tel. : Cherry wood 2211.—Manufacturers of ‘‘Straight Jane” Self Wringing Mops, “Flexible Flo,” Dusting Mops, “Suzy” and “ Suzette ” Self Squeezing Sponge Mops, Hand and Floor Polishing Mops and “ Grypto ” Airers.
  • STRATTON COMPACTS Stand N 63. Warstock Road, Birmingham 14. Tel.: Birmingham, Maypole 2252-4.— Manufacturers of “ Stratton ” superlative range of Compacts, the only compacts with the patented, self-opening inner lid, “ Stratton ” Fonopad, Flash Pad, “ Magnetic Pad, ” “ Stratton ” Smokers’ Sundries.
  • STROWBRIDGE, Doris (Concessionaire of People’s Caravans) Stand K 6 1-7,13 Elnathan Mews, Formosa Street, London, W.9. Tel.: Fulham 5826 and Cunningham 5804.—People’s Caravan Trailers, All Purpose, Standard and De Luxe Models for Homes, Holidays and Tours.
  • STUART, Lionel J. (Jewellers) Ltd. Stand M 406. 47 Britton Street, London, E.C.l. Tel. : Clerkenwell 4216.—Manufacturers of High Quality Silver Jewellery Hand Set with Synthetic Stones, Paste and Marcasite, Rhodium Plated, Hand Produced throughout, also Gold and Palladium Dress Rings.
  • STUDIO PRODUCTS (Exports) Ltd. Stand N 6. 26-27 The High Parade, High Road, Streatham, London, S.W.16. Tel. : Streatham 0551.—Manufacturers of Albums, Blotters, Address Books, Notebooks, Shopping Lists, Telephone Indexes and Compendiums.
  • SUNLEY, S. F. Stand N 84. 1 Park West Place, Marble Arch, London, W.2. Tel. : Paddington 9411 and Ambassador 7733.—Manufacturer of Musical Boxes of various designs. Chalets, Cigarette, Trinket Boxes, Earthenware and Pewter Tankards, Musical Toys, Cuckoo Clbcks and Singing Birds in Cages and Boxes.
  • SUNNY SMILE Limited (See G. GOODFELLOW) Eaton Socon, Hunts. Tel. : Eaton Socon 295.—Manufacturers of the “ Sunny Smile ” range of Plastic Baby Rattles and Teething Aids, Pram Toys, Brush Sets, Soft Toys, Feeding Sets, Bath Toys and Gift Sets.
  • SUNSPEL Ltd. Stand J 45. Broadbent House, 65 Grosvenor Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Mayfair 3291. Cables : “ Sunspel, Wesdo, London.”—^^Manufacturers of High Class Knitted and Woven Underwear and Pyjamas for Men, in Cotton, Nylon and ‘‘Terylene ”, especially in Cellular Cloths.
  • SURMANCO Limited Stand M212. 15-33 Cavendish Street, Sheffield 3. Tel. : Sheffield 20256. Cables : “ Manicure, Sheffield.”—Manufacturers of Scissors, Tweezers, Manicure Files, Nail Clippers, Manicure'Sets and Instruments, Kitchen Shears, Tailor’s Shears, Pinking Shears, also the world-famous “ Changc-a-Blade Scissor.”
  • SUTCLIFFE PRESSINGS, Ltd. Stand S 11. Horsforth, Leeds. Tel. : Leeds 2582. Cables : “ Sutcliffe, Horsforth, 7 Leec.s 2582.”—Manufacturers of “ Sutcliffe ” Clockwork Toy Boats, including “ Nautilus ” (the diving submarine from Walt Disney’s new film “ 2b,000 Leagues under the ^Sea ”), Speedboats and Torpedo Boats.
  • SWANN, W. R., and Co., Ltd. Stand M213. Penn Works, Owlerton Green, Sheffield 6. Tel.: Sheffield 44231. Cables: “ Kleenpenn, Sheffield 6.”—Manufacturers of Swann Morton Detachable Surgical Blades, Surgical Handles, Ampoule Files, Craft Tools and Handi- Tools for Modellers, Trimacorns, Complanes. London Office : 83 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W.5. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • SYNTHETIC JEWELS, Ltd. Stands M 310 and M 402. Sectric House, Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. Tel.: Gladstone 6464. Cables : “ Rightime, ’Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Jewels for Clocks, Watches and Instruments.

Late entries

  • SKARSTEN MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. Stand K8. 21 Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Tel. : Welwyn Garden 873. Cables : “Skarsten, Welwyn Garden.”—Manufacturers of Skarsten Scraper, World Renowned Skarsten Electric Paint Stripper-Scraper, Skarsten Pocket Folding File, “ Awlscrew ” Combined Screwdriver-Bradawl, Reel-Fisher, Hikers Dream, Do-It-Yourself Kit.
  • STUDIO PLASTIC and METAL COMPONENTS, Ltd. Display Window, Jewellery Section 93-95 New Town Row, Birmingham 6. Tel. : Birmingham, Aston Cross 2400.—Manufacturers of Plastic Mouldings, High Vacuum Metal Coating, Imitation Jewellery and Fancy Goods.


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