Has anyone ever heard of a company way back in 1800s called Clarkson & Beckitt, Maryhill, Glasgow?

Question

They were based in the Maryhill Engine Works No. 5. I have googled for hours and cant seem to find this company. Beginning to think they didnt actually exist!!

Answer 1

What was the business? What did they make or do?

Answer 2

Actually, you misspelled the name!  It is Clarkson & Beckett, Maryhill, Glasgow.  You misspelled Beckett!  Google it again using the correct spelling and you will find it (or click on the link below):

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwi...

Check out the first link on the search results page entitled:

The Marine Engineer - Google Books Result  1882 - Marine engineering.

According to the source, they manufactured steam-powered  engines.  After you click on the link above, use the + option to enlarge the print of the book cited.  You can use the + option until it is large enough for you to read it.