Edward Barnard

occupation:
Silversmith
Nationality:
English; British

c. 1680-1721 - established by Anthony Nelme;

1721 - c.1739 - Francis Nelme;

c. 1737-1756 - Thomas Whipham;

1756-1775 - Whipham & Wright;

1775-1785 - Charles Wright;

1786 - the business was amalgamated with that of Henry Chawner;

1759-1786 - Thomas Chawner (sometimes in partnership with William Chawner);

1786-1796 - Henry Chawner;

1796-1798 - Chawner & Emes, partnership of Henry Chawner and John Emes;

1798-1808 - John Emes;

1808-1829 - Emes & Barnard, partnership of John's widow Rebecca with Edward Barnard;

1829-1910 - Edward Barnard & Sons;

1910 - incorporated as a limited company - Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd;

1977 - became a subsidiary of Padgett & Braham Limited