Thread: Drew & Sons Picadilly Circus Straight Razors

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

From the dissolution of partnership entries and the excellent set belonging to mycarver, the following is concrete information:

J. Drew & Son, from circa 1870/80s
156 Leadenhall Street
33 - 37 Piccadilly Circus
Kings Rd., Brighton

1882
Regents Circus, Piccadilly (plus the above addresses)

Attachment 132904

1900
Official name (as registered at Companies House) is changed to Drew & Sons (Piccadilly)
but company name of Drew & Sons is retained, too

1909
Address changes from 33-37 Piccadilly to 33, 35 & 37 Piccadilly

1928
Firm takes on Limited Company status

1973
Drew & Sons (Piccadilly) struck from Companies House Register


The name "J Drew & Son" seems to have been re-registered at some point - at least it is on file with Companies House:

Attachment 132903

Whether it is anything to do with the original company I do not know.

Regards,
Neil

I'm pretty sure that is me casting a shadow over that picture...from my j. drew & sons seven day set. I'll try and get some better photos taken. Thanks for all of the info and research done, fellas. Now if only I could find a matching ivory scale set for the one that has a crack, my seven day set would be tip top.

I stumbled across this thread and found it quite interesting. I worked at 7 North Audley from 94-97 while I was in the US Navy. I don't remember seeing a silversmith sign above any doors in the area. I do remember quite a few nice pubs though. Now I need to find one of those Drew and Sons Piccadilly razors.

Thank you thats really interesting

The info is just terrific! Thank you very much for everyone's efforts . Now , once I get my Ivory stock I should be able to get these finished off nicely.

After doing a lot of digging i spoke to man who farther took over the lease of a shop. The last name on the lease was Drew and sons and was at 91 mount street Until around 1973. Witch is closes to North Audley street.

The things you find after some time has past here is so amazing!!!

Indeed, I suppose this interesting thread, enhanced by Neil Miller, has inspired me to include my pair of Drew and Son razors as well as a horn/ivory brush from the Piccadilly Circus establishment.

Funny you mention that Tom. I have something to post here as well soon. You tired of all this rain we been getting? I'm so glad the sun is out today!

Nice set Tom!

Is that leather on the outside of the box?

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Nice set Tom!

Is that leather on the outside of the box?

Yes, it is very nice indeed!