W & M Duncan Ltd

W & M Duncan were confectioners based in Edinburgh. The company was formed in 1861. W & M Duncan Ltd was incorporated on 29 November 1912. Directors of Rowntree and Co. acquired shares in the company in 1927. Most shares transferred to Associated Chocolate Manufacturers in 1931. Shares transferred to Rowntree Mackintosh Ltd in 1980. The company's most popular and enduring product was the Walnut Whip, which is now manufactured by Nestlé Rowntree's.

W & M Duncan were confectioners based in Edinburgh. The company was formed in 1861. W & M Duncan Ltd was incorporated on 29 November 1912. Directors of Rowntree and Co. acquired shares in the company in 1927. Most shares transferred to Associated Chocolate Manufacturers in 1931. Shares transferred to Rowntree Mackintosh Ltd in 1980. The company's most popular and enduring product was the Walnut Whip, which is now manufactured by Nestlé Rowntree's.

See also: Group Productive Survey, 1963, R/B2/3; corrrespondence, 1962, R/B3/LO; papers relating to Excess Profits Tax, Income Tax, audit fees, wear and tear depreciation at Duncan's and other companies, 1939 - 45, R/AC/A/4; correspondence and agreements, 1955 - 71, R/DH/SC/35, 37; stock list of parts and machinery, including account for Duncan's, 1968 - 72, R/DF/AA/30; Gum and Sugar Purchase Books, stock, commitments and subsequent purchases at Duncan's and other companies, 1958 - 67, R/DF/PI/3-4; advice forms for new lines of Duncan's and other companies, issued by the Associated Companies Office and forwarded to members of the Five Firm Agreement by the Marketing Manager, R/DD/M/37. See separate catalogue for price lists and catalogues.

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