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A. & F. Pears Limited
The company has it’s origins in the early 19th century, producing it’s now famous soap. Probably most famous for the use of the painting ‘Bubbles’ by Millais in it’s extensive advertising campaign of the 1890’s. Registered under the Companies Act of 1890. Acquired by Unilever.
Capital by 1935 £820,000 in 20,000 6% Cumulative Preference shares of £10, 320,000 12% Cumulative Preferred Ordinary shares of £1 and 300,000 Ordinary shares of £1.
1899