Era: 1930s
ABV: Indecipherable
Volume: 5cl
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The business was originally established by Mr Horton in the reign of George I (1714-1727). He was succeeded by Lucas Birch (d.1800) who was a pastry-cook, confectioner and caterer, of 15 Cornhill, City of London. He was later joined by his son Samuel Birch and the business was known as Birch and Son in 1786. Samuel Birch (1757-1840) (also known as 'Mr Pattypan') served as Lord Mayor 1814-1815. He also sat on the Court of Common Council of the Corporation of London and was Alderman of the Ward of Candlewick.
The firm was later known as Birch and Birch, and as Birch, Birch and Company. The business was responsible for catering at Lord Mayor's banquets and other ceremonial and civic events as well as services for livery companies, hospitals and other organisations in and around the City of London. Turtle soup was a particular speciality prepared and promoted by the company.
In circa 1836 the business was acquired by Ring and Brymer who later moved to 39A Old Broad Street, City of London. The company was later incorporated as Ring and Brymer (Birchs) Limited.
At thew time this bottles was filled, Ring and Brymer (Birchs) Limited had premises at 46 Sun Street in 1938.
As stated on the label, this punch is made with Jamaican Blue Mountain Rum of which we have included an image!
