A metal working company, originally based in Leeds Street (Wellington) in 1923, and then moved to Rongotai. In 2015 A E Tilley Ltd were described on their website as "...a privately owned company that specialises in the punching, forming and laser cutting of sheet metal components and products."
A E Tilley Ltd
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A E Tilley Ltd: Photograph of the A E Tilley factory interior at Jean Batten St, Rongot...
Date: [1972 or 1973]
By: A E Tilley Ltd
Reference: PAColl-10418
Description: Photograph of the A E Tilley Ltd plant interior, Jean Batten Street, Rongotai, Wellington, taken in 1972 or 1973, probably by Ross Hawkes, possibly Ross Leigh Hawkes (d 2015). Two machine shears are in the center of the image including a Cincinnati 13. Other - This photograph was formerly displayed, in a frame, in the company boardroom, along with images that related to Jean Batten. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - Approximate dates and probable photographer, from notes on back of print. Note that the obituary for photographer Ross Leigh Hawkes, died June 2015, was listed at http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/nzherald-nz/ross-leigh-hawkes-condolences/1750 1400?cid=full In 2015 A E Tilley Ltd described itself on its website as: "...a privately owned company that specialises in the punching, forming and laser cutting of sheet metal components and products." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print Provenance: Donor is the grandson of A E Tilley's founder Arthur Ernest Tilley.