Campbell & Breckenridge

CAMPBELL & BRECKENRIDGE, Painters and Decorators, 178, Hope Street, Glasgow.

    The rapid progress and marked improvement to be noted in recent years in every branch of decorative art and the distinctive superiority of modern methods are strikingly evidenced to the most casual observer by a comparison with the older styles yet in existence, with which the artistic tastes of bygone generations were gratified. The improved results now attained in house decoration have undoubtedly owed much to the superior excellence of the work executed by firms of the representative type of Messrs. Campbell & Breckenridge, of this City, which dates back in its foundation to 1838, and is now one of the oldest houses in the trade in the district. The business was established at the above date by the late Mr. David S. Scobie, who was subsequently succeeded by Messrs. Campbell & Breckenridge, of whom Mr. A. Campbell is now the sole representative continuing to trade under the style indicated at the head of this notice.

    The premises occupied by the firm are situated in 178, Hope Street, and comprise handsome and commodious double-fronted shop, comprehensively stocked with a well-selected assortment of English and Continental wall papers and other decorative materials, and with extensive warehouse and office. There is also a sunk flat utilised as stores and workshop. The firm has also a branch establishment at 8, St. James’ Street, Paisley Road, which provides accommodation for their numerous south side clients.

    The class of work undertaken by the firm includes every description of painting and decorating of private and public buildings and ecclesiastical edifices, which is executed in a superior and artistic style by a large staff of experienced workmen specially selected for their skill in the various departments. An extensive local connection has been secured by the firm, which includes the leading builders and property owners in Glasgow and the surrounding districts, and a first-class private trade has also been established. The business is conducted with great ability under the careful management of Mr. Campbell, who personally superintends every detail of the work, and whose artistic perception and good taste are evidenced in the execution of every order entrusted to his skilful hands for completion.

    Mr. Campbell is widely known and respected in trade circles, and has by the energy and enterprise which have characterised his conduct of the undertaking, well sustained the eminent reputation so long and deservedly enjoyed by this old-established business house

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