Spreckley Brothers Ltd Round Tin

Spreckley Brothers Ltd tin tray dating from the 1950s.

The Worcester Brewery of brewers and maltsters J.W & J.V.Stallard, was purchased with 7 tied houses by brothers Herbert William Spreckley and Arthur George Spreckley, in 1884.
The business traded as Spreckley Brothers until 1897 when Spreckley Brothers merged with George Joseland & Sons of Worcester and the firm's name changed to Spreckley Brothers Ltd, with a total estate of 57 public houses.
The Worcester Brewery was acquired by Cheltenham & Hereford Breweries Ltd, with 68 public houses, in 1958.
Brewing ceased in 1960 and the Company was liquidated in the same year.
Some of the maltings remain as housing.

The manufacturer's mark states - Reginald Corfield Ltd Lombard Road.London.S.W.19. 572
Another tray was produced before the Second World War with exactly the same design.