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Steve homewood
04:15 AM on July 24, 2010
can anyone help this fellow?
I am looking for a Fred Chitty Chichester glass bottle
with a marble glass stopper
Many thanks
Charles B.T.Boughton-Leigh,
Telephone 01903 731800
Mobile Telephone 07508902954
E'Mail charles@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
I am looking for a Fred Chitty Chichester glass bottle
with a marble glass stopper
Many thanks
Charles B.T.Boughton-Leigh,
Telephone 01903 731800
Mobile Telephone 07508902954
E'Mail charles@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
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Steve homewood
11:27 AM on July 08, 2010
CAN ANYBODY HELP????????????
Hello!
I enjoyed your Brighton Bottles website...I'm not a collector myself but I am searching for something and ended up on your site via various links.
I'm trying to get hold of a bottle (or bottles) with the name Scrase on them. My mother is descended from the Scrase family who had a company in Horsham and I want to find one or two for her
as a present. So far I've not had much luck except finding photos on the internet of various items - I'm pasting a link below to one of the photos, I'd be very happy to find something similar, but anything with the name Scrase on it would interest me.
Do you have any advice, or know anyone who might have something to sell??
Thanks
Michael Bennett.
Hello!
I enjoyed your Brighton Bottles website...I'm not a collector myself but I am searching for something and ended up on your site via various links.
I'm trying to get hold of a bottle (or bottles) with the name Scrase on them. My mother is descended from the Scrase family who had a company in Horsham and I want to find one or two for her
as a present. So far I've not had much luck except finding photos on the internet of various items - I'm pasting a link below to one of the photos, I'd be very happy to find something similar, but anything with the name Scrase on it would interest me.
Do you have any advice, or know anyone who might have something to sell??
Thanks
Michael Bennett.
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Steve homewood
05:04 PM on May 24, 2010
can anyone help this lady?
Hello,
I have been advised to contact you by a contributor to a genealogy message board because I was seeking information on a company called Scrase & Co of Horsham, Sussex whom I believe were mineral water manufacturers.
An indirect ancestor of mine who was a painter and decorator moved to Horsham in 1896 where I am told he became or worked for a mineral water manufacturer called Scrase & Co. Sure enough I have found him on the appropriate census returns of the time but I would like a little back ground information on the company. I also wonder whether there are photos available online of the actual building which I have been told was still there in year 2000.
Please accept my apologies if this subject matter does not fall within your remit.
Sincerely
Jennifer Dancy
Mail: Jennifer2000@btinternet.com
Web: www.jenniferdancy.com
Hello,
I have been advised to contact you by a contributor to a genealogy message board because I was seeking information on a company called Scrase & Co of Horsham, Sussex whom I believe were mineral water manufacturers.
An indirect ancestor of mine who was a painter and decorator moved to Horsham in 1896 where I am told he became or worked for a mineral water manufacturer called Scrase & Co. Sure enough I have found him on the appropriate census returns of the time but I would like a little back ground information on the company. I also wonder whether there are photos available online of the actual building which I have been told was still there in year 2000.
Please accept my apologies if this subject matter does not fall within your remit.
Sincerely
Jennifer Dancy
Mail: Jennifer2000@btinternet.com
Web: www.jenniferdancy.com
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Steve homewood
08:46 AM on May 22, 2010
Well done so quickly, Steve! You must be young! I have three bottles of different sizes, one is at least a gallon one. Mr Jenner Sr had several in his office which I understand was destroyed in 1996 fire. He was going to give me one of them next visit, which we didn't get over there from Hastings. I will photo mine and send copy to you when I get home. My great grandfather also had a beer, wine and sprits business there in Lewes near city hall called Bodega. He also was a mayor of Lewes. His brother George, married the Tanqueray widow and family held company until WWI when one of the family became an admiral and for some reason had to divest those interests. Also, my Great grandfather's name was Arthur Henry, my grandfather was Frederick George, and my father's contemporary in England was Frederick Arthur, who later was called Gen. Boy Browning, of "Bridge too far" fame with Monty. His daughter married Montgomery's son after WWII. None of this has anything to do with beer bottles!
I spoke with the last surviving Miss Beard in 1980 and she thought all the Browning sons died in S. Africa, but my grandfather owned an Ostrich farm there, got caught in two wars, came home, and left the business and went to NYC in 1890 after writing a book about those adventures. I will secure a copy in USA, thanks, Rob ert
I spoke with the last surviving Miss Beard in 1980 and she thought all the Browning sons died in S. Africa, but my grandfather owned an Ostrich farm there, got caught in two wars, came home, and left the business and went to NYC in 1890 after writing a book about those adventures. I will secure a copy in USA, thanks, Rob ert
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Steve homewood
02:42 AM on May 22, 2010
....can anybody help this relative of BROWNING of LEWES???
I am Robert Browning, great grandson of A H Browning who moved his brewery from Smithfield London about 1840 to Lewes. I live in Florida USA and am visiting daughter here in Hastings until Sunday. Talking with Miles Jenner at Harvey's about a bottle his Dad promised me in 1980 with just Browning on it, Miles said you have recently written a book about Lewes Bottles. How can I get a copy, as I understand there is a section about Browning. Thank you for any information, RG Browning
I am Robert Browning, great grandson of A H Browning who moved his brewery from Smithfield London about 1840 to Lewes. I live in Florida USA and am visiting daughter here in Hastings until Sunday. Talking with Miles Jenner at Harvey's about a bottle his Dad promised me in 1980 with just Browning on it, Miles said you have recently written a book about Lewes Bottles. How can I get a copy, as I understand there is a section about Browning. Thank you for any information, RG Browning
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Steve homewood
04:02 PM on May 21, 2010
Good Evening,
I have been researching my ancestry for some time and i have come across your website through a connection with my great grandfather. My great grandfather is Matthew Bell, he was owner of Bell Bros and then Perfection mineral water before having to sell up for financial reasons. I have the records of the sale. The address of 24 Yorke Villas was the bell residence for some years. I was wondering if you have any connections that would be able to direct me towards locating a bottle from either company that i would be able to purchase for my mother. She was resident in Hove for her younger years and has since visited Yorke villas on her travels.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will have further details available for you in relation to dates in the not too distant future.
Kind regards Phil
I have been researching my ancestry for some time and i have come across your website through a connection with my great grandfather. My great grandfather is Matthew Bell, he was owner of Bell Bros and then Perfection mineral water before having to sell up for financial reasons. I have the records of the sale. The address of 24 Yorke Villas was the bell residence for some years. I was wondering if you have any connections that would be able to direct me towards locating a bottle from either company that i would be able to purchase for my mother. She was resident in Hove for her younger years and has since visited Yorke villas on her travels.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will have further details available for you in relation to dates in the not too distant future.
Kind regards Phil
Hi steve just become a member, and its just to say thanks for all your help.
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victor
03:01 PM on May 11, 2010
Hi steve, just to say thanks for all your help,the bottle is now on ebay
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Steve homewood
05:04 PM on May 08, 2010
had an email from Dean Shilling asking if anyone has any 'Shilling' bottles for sale? Please email me and I will put you in touch, Steve
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Sergio Martinez Pintos
07:42 PM on March 02, 2010
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