Andrew Sharp

ANDREW SHARP, Manufacturer of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Copying Presses, and Perambulators, Campbellfield Street, off Gallowgate, Glasgow.

    There are few branches of industrial activity in this district surpassing in importance the manufacture of brass and iron bedsteads, etc., as represented by the old-established house of Mr. Andrew Sharp, to which we have pleasure in directing the attention of our readers.

    This successful business was founded by Mr. Sharp a quarter of a century ago, and has, by the energy and enterprise infused into the management of the proprietor, attained its present magnitude and importance. The premises occupied by this gentleman are situated in Campbellfield Street, off Gallowgate, and comprise a handsome building of three flats, having extensive frontages to that thoroughfare of 60 yards, Elgin Street, 75 yards, and Rochester Street, 45 yards, the whole forming a large and conveniently arranged manufactory. The works are fitted with approved plant and machinery for facilitating the various processes of production, and employ the services of a large number of skilled hands in the several departments.

    The goods manufactured by Mr. Sharp include every description of brass and iron bedsteads in all the newest designs ; copying presses for office purposes ; and perambulators of light and elegant patterns. These goods are of the most superior style and reliable workmanship, and are in steadily sustained demand in the home and foreign markets ; the connection of the house embracing the leading buyers in both departments of the trade.

    The business is ably controlled under the personal direction of the principal, whose thoroughly practical knowledge of the trade is evidenced by the efficiency apparent in every detail of the management. Mr. Sharp is widely known in commercial circles, and evinces his practical interest in matters of public importance as a member of the Baning Parochial Board, in which capacity he has, for some time past, done good service to the ratepayers of the district, to the infinite satisfaction of all classes of his fellow citizens.

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