Thomas Love & Sons was an auctioneer, upholsterer, removers, house furnisher and antique dealer in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.[1] Based in Perth, Scotland,[2] it was in business for 140 years, from 1869 to 2009. It had four known locations in Perth during its existence: at 12–19 St John's Place (c. 1900–1960), in Canal Street (1948), in South Street (1960–1970) and in the Fair Maid's House (1965–1966).[3]
 A c. 1900 view of the now-demolished Thomas Love & Sons warehouses at 12–19 St John's Place, looking west towards King Edward Street | |
| Industry | Antique dealers, furniture removal |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Founder | Thomas Love |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | , UK |
Area served | United Kingdom |
The liveries of the company's two-ton Lacre trucks in 1914 listed their services as "Decorations, Furniture, Curtains, Carpets, Bedding".[4]
The company's furniture was listed as being used at Blair Castle in the mid-20th century.[5]
The company became a member of BADA in 1948.[3]
References
edit- ^ Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Brand & Noble | BIFMO". bifmo.history.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Thomas Love & Sons » Antique Dealers » Antiques Dealers". antiquetrade.leeds.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Lacres in Scotland". The Commercial Motor. 19. 18 June 1914.
- ^ Furniture and Furnishings Within Blair Castle. 1949.