F. Smith 31 New Street Birmingham (1850s ?)

[Matchboxhouse]

I am looking for information regarding an early metal match container. It was manufactured by F. Smith 31 New Street Birmingham (probably in the 1850s ?). Help in establishing the dates of this manufacturer.

 

[Pedrocut]

1840/41

 

[Matchboxhouse]

1840/41

Thank you. Please can you tell me the source for your dating?

 

[Pedrocut]

F Smith advertising at 31 New Street in those years (Chemist)
Birmingham Journal.

 

[Matchboxhouse]

F Smith advertising at 31 New Street in those years (Chemist)
Birmingham Journal.

Thank you very much indeed.

 

[mikejee]

F Smith , chemists & druggists are listed in directories in 1839 and 1841 at no 10 and 31 New St. By 1845 they are Smith & Churchill, chemists and agents for Royal Navy, Army, East India, fire and Insurance. Perhaps the very fancy box is for one of these illustrious clients

 

[RobT]

1835 10 New St Directory of Birmingham



1839 31 New St, Robsons, Birmingham & Sheffield Directory