Name: James Pigot
Dates: Flourished c.1799-1843
Map type: Decorative and detailed steel engraved maps.
James Pigot, having learned his trade as an engraver in the north of England, became a successful map engraver and map publisher was mainly active in London. At the beginning of the 19th century, he began to get work from a number of sources, but his knowledge and skill in engraving led him to work with several renowned and established craftsmen in the trade. He was also in competition with many engravers of the time. His volume entitled: Pigot's Directory, was published in competition with The Dean Directory and the rivalry continued until nearly 1815.
After this, the two competing businesses merged and this was this first in a number of subsequent partnerships. 1823 saw Pigot's first London Directory and around 1830, his son joined him in the business leading to the new moniker: Pigot & Sons. Towards the mid 19th century, there was a useful working partnership with another in the trade: a certain Isaac Slater (1803 - 1883). The firm of Pigot & Slater then worked from new premises in Fleet Street. James Pigot died in 1843. The company continued however, eventually being acquired by Kelly & Co.
After this, the two competing businesses merged and this was this first in a number of subsequent partnerships. 1823 saw Pigot's first London Directory and around 1830, his son joined him in the business leading to the new moniker: Pigot & Sons. Towards the mid 19th century, there was a useful working partnership with another in the trade: a certain Isaac Slater (1803 - 1883). The firm of Pigot & Slater then worked from new premises in Fleet Street. James Pigot died in 1843. The company continued however, eventually being acquired by Kelly & Co.