London: The firm Thomas Brigg & Sons (merged with Swaine & Adeney Ltd in 1943) wins the Grand Prix for umbrellas Notes Further reading Prior, Katherine, with many photographs by James Austin (2012). In Good Hands: 250 Years of Craftsmanship at Swaine Adeney Brigg. Cambridge: John Adamson. Swaine & Adeney Ltd. Good Hands: 1750–1927. London, c. 1927 External links Royal Warrant holders: the seal of approval, Daily Telegraph, 2012. The company no longer holds a Royal Warrant. 1750 establishments in England British Royal Warrant holders Clothing brands of the United Kingdom British companies established in 1750 Hat companies Manufacturing companies based in London Organisations based in the City of Westminster Umbrella manufacturers Shops in London