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In Accordance with their Custom for many years past, Pinsent and Co., will on the and after September 1st, close their establishment Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays at seven, Wednesdays at two and Saturdays at 8.30. Market Street, Devonport.
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Sale of Land at Lostwithiel: At the Monmouth Hotel, Lostwithiel, on Friday, Mr. Philp Rundle sold by auction a field containing two acres, two roods and three poles situated close proximity to Cowbridge House and Gilbury. The field overlooks the river Fowey and is said to be an excellent one for building purposes. … Mr. J. R. Collins, of Bodmin, was the solicitor for the vendors, the representatives of the late Mr. John Collins, of Devonport (Pinsent and Co.) The property fetched about £120 per acre.
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This Day! This Day! Thursday, March 1st, Public Announcement: New Mantle, Jacket, Costume & Underclothing Saloons: H. J. & E. A. Boolds, Ltd, Devonport: Having acquired the commodious Premises lately occupied by Pinsent and co., at 31, 32, and 33 Market Street, Devonport, beg to announce the opening of the same after extensive alterations … (continues) …
[Smethwick Telephone: Saturday 29th September 1906]
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A Successful Cornishman: Without invidiousness it may be said that the firm of Messrs. C. W. Provis and Son, auctioneers, valuers, and estate agents, of 40, Brazenose Street, take the leading place in Manchester with respect to volume of business, and enjoy a reputation which fully justifies the great extent and importance of their operation. As head of this notable firm, Mr. Charles William Provis occupies a position of conspicuous prominence in a profession which has many able representatives in Manchester, and that position furnishes an index to the professional abilities which it has been won … Upon leaving school he was apprenticed to a commercial career in the establishment of Messrs. Pinsent and Co, Drapers at Devonport, with whom he remained for three and a half years. On May 9th, 1852, he arrived in Manchester, entering the service of Messrs. Townsend and Hickson, …
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Woollens: Pinsent and Co. beg to announce their return from the West of England and other Markets, where they have purchased an excellent assortment of Witneys, Pilots, Beavers, Black and Blue Broad Cloths, Scotch and West Country Trouserings, etc. etc.: Their long experience is a guarantee that each article is the best of its class and of first rate value: 31, 32, 33, Market Street, Devonport. … (also) … Parisian and English Millinery etc., Pinsent & Company are now Making their Autumnal Display of Novelties in Millinery, Velvet Jackets, Mantles, Head Dresses etc. etc. Devonport 14th September 1864 …
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Autumn Novelties: Pinsent and Co., Beg to announce that their Showroom will be opened on Saturday Next, the 20th inst. They especially invite the attention of “Empress” Bonnet and “Princess of Wales” Hat, as being decidedly novel, and likely to prevail over every other style. Mantles in the Newest Shapes and Materials, Caps, Flowers, Head-Dresses, etc.: Market Street, Devonport: Sept 16th, 1863.
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Exeter District Court of Bankruptcy: Friday August 21st, (before Mr. Commissioner Andrews): Exeter Loan and Discount Company: Re. Thomas Beer, draper and builder, St. Sidwell, Exeter. This case had been adjourned for the purpose of investigating the dealings of the bankrupt with the above named Loan Company: … Mr. Fryer appeared for the Bankrupt, and Mr. Huggins appeared for Mr. Lambert and Mr. Pomeroy, the former of whom is the managing principal of the Loan Society and the latter a clerk in Mr. Lambert’s employ … [discussion of finances … includes] … Bankrupt: The execution was made by Messrs. Pinsent and Co. of Plymouth. I owed them £30, and Mr. Lambert was aware of that at the time he agreed to advance me the money. When I gave him the bill of sale, I told him that Messrs. Pinsent were suing me for the money: Cross-examined by Mr. Huggins: – Messrs. Pinsent’s bill was for drapery goods. In the course of the year I turned over about £200 worth of drapery goods. … (continues).
[see also Western Times: Friday 21st August 1863 and Friday 28th August 1863]
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
Silks, Shawls, Mantles, Fancy Dresses, etc.: Pinsent and Co., … will offer Saturday Next, the 1st August, The remainder of the Summer Stock at an Immense Reduction in Price, 31, 32, 33 Market Street, Devonport.
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
The Iron Age! Triple Advantage!!! Perfect Comfort! Perfect Whiteness! Perfect Fit: Cheap and Durable Steel Collars, 1s 6d each: Steel Cuffs, 2s 6d per pair: Atkinson, Patentee: B. May, Bedford Street, Plymouth and R. Pinsent and Co., 31 Market Street, Devonport, Agents:
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Wanted: Immediately, a Junior Assistant in the Showroom; by Pinsent and Co. Devonport:
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864