Historical information
The 1846 London Directory lists David Bumsted & Co., trading at 86 Lower Thames Street, 35 Bridge Wharf, City Road Basin & 338 Wapping High Street Droitwich, as a salt merchant. The London Gazette had the following announcement dated 30th November 1887 advising his partnership with John Campbell Bumsted, carrying on business at 36, King William-street, in the city of London, as Salt Merchants, is dissolved as and from this date; and that the business will be continued to be carried on by the said John Campbell Bumsted alone.
Significance
A rare item now sought after by collector of ceramics and significant as a collectors item from the late 19th century.
Physical description
Glazed Container; cream coloured ceramic salt jar, round shaped,
Inscriptions & markings
Has lion and unicorn emblem and inscription impressed on outside. "D.BUMSTEAD & CO.\ ROYAL BRITISH TABLE SALT \ 86 LOWER THAMES ST \ LONDON"
Subjects
References
- Internet sale site search Same item for sale
- Internet blog site Notice advising D Blumsted had dissolved his partnership with John Blumsted who will continue the business under his brothers name
