Old Jewellers In Chester?

[daz1969]

Hello, I'm trying to find out further information about a jewellers that used to be in Chester, the only information I have is on the box that says Bull & Co Ltd, Eastgate Chester, Jewellers & Watchmakers - I've Googled it, lots of Jewellers come up, but none by that name.

[alavahalf]

The only Bull and Co. I can find is a jewelers in High Street, Bedford.
They have been around for more than 200 years.

[rowanwitch]

Try Chester library. They should have old town maps.

[rowanwitch]

As far as I can tell they were a retail jeweller, a lot of Jewellers in Chester were also goldsmiths, and Chester has an important assay office. Anyone something would have a registered mark. What was in the box Does the item have any marks?

[jno]

this suggests they were there in the 20s

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jewel-Box-Antique-1920s-Chester-For-a-Brooch-Earrings-Pendant-124J-/202986408565

[jackthehat]

It is Butt & Co. rather than Bull and Co.

[Mamyalynne]

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/5370e033-85ef-4a8e-b0de-f97159497193

[gingejbee]

Yes, it is Butt (not Bull), but even the seller in jno's link thinks it's Bull!

[daz1969]

Many thanks for all your answers and yes it is Butt & Co Ltd, unfortunately with the box being quite worn, the "t's" look like "l's" as the gold on the silk lining was in a crease. Thanks again for all your help.