Records of Blairs Ltd, coppersmiths, Glasgow, Scotland

Reference
- GB 248 UGD 116 and GB 248 UGD 118/6
Dates of Creation
- 1858-1965
Name of Creator
- Blairs Ltd (coppersmiths: fl.1930-c1970s: Glasgow, Scotland)
Physical Description
- 0.15 metres
  There are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material.

Scope and Content

Private ledgers 1858-1904
Reports submitted to the Board of Directors of Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Co (later Mirlees Watson Co Ltd) 1899-1900
Minute books 1905-1934
Coast books 1931-1946
Schedules 1946-1965

Administrative / Biographical History

The firm of Blair, Campbell & McLean was established in 1838 and by 1870 occupied premises at Scotland Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Initially the company specialised in sugar machinery, but later it moved into the production of all types of copper goods, including those for the distilling, brewing and confectionery industries. In 1904, the business moved to Woodville Street, Glasgow, and was incorporated as a limited company, Blair Campbell & McLean Ltd . In the 1920s, the company opened a London office and in 1930 it became known as Blairs Ltd . In 1945 the ordinary share capital of Blairs Ltd was acquired by The Mirrlees Watson Co Ltd , sugar machinery manufacturers, but the two companies continued to trade independently. Blairs Ltd ceased trading in 1977.