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Person | Male Born 1795

John Jaques

Thomas Jaques, a farmer's son of French Huguenot descent founded a business making items of ivory, hardwoods, bone, and Tunbridge Ware. Under his grandson, John Jaques the younger, the business became known for manufacturing sports and game equipment.

The business has been known as John Jaques of London, and as Jaques and Son of London and now, as .

See the magnificent for more information about the Jacque family and their business.

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Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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