Maw / S. Maw Son & Thompson

Career Manufacturer

Biography 'The name MAW has been associated with a whole range of British made chemist's sundries, dressings, surgical appliances and instruments, for nearly 200 years.' The company grew out of a wholesale druggist company in London, later instrument maker. 'The company was founded by Hornby and Maw in 1807, was listed as George Maw and Son in 1826, S. Maw and Son in 1860 and S. Maw and Son and Thompson in 1870. In 1901 it was still in Maw hands as S. Maw, Son, and Sons.' Based at 55 Aldermanbury, London when making products for Museum[Alison Petch [as part of 'The Other Within' project 2006-9] 30/04/2007]

Biography References http://www.psa.org.au/site.php?id=1275 / http://www.goantiques.com/detail,antique-dental-forceps,973329.html?source=VYZ4474

County London [Greater]

Relationship Maker

Archaeological or Ethnographic Ethnography

Dates active circa 1807-to present

Donated around 1961/ 1942 / 2001

English collections Veterinary surgeon's blood-letting tool, 2 surgical instruments

Institution Yes

Oxford based No

English collection size 3

Connections ?Henry Balfour / ?Dr. Symonds [possibly H.P. Symonds possibly Horatio Percy Symonds] / Dr. and Mrs E.R. Jones / H.B. Jones / Mrs C. Gamble