Hilliard & Thomason
Hilliard & Thomason - Silvermakers (1840-1906).
John Hillliard founded his business in 1837 and in 1840 was joined by John Thomason and traded as Hilliard & Thomason.
They were makers of snuff boxes, vinaigrettes and wine labels. They also produced table-ware and other decorative items. After the death or retirement of John Hillard in 1870 his partner John Thomason carried on till in 1890. He was joined by William Edwin Thomason and JJ Richadson and started to trade as 'John Thomason and Nephews'. They continued to use the trademark 'H.& T.'. After the retirement in 1906 by JJ Richardson the firm merged with 'Hasler Brothers' and became known as 'Thomason & Hasler Brothers Ltd.' In 1910 the company went into voluntary liquidation upon W. E. Thomason's retirement.