10 Oldest And Smartest Companies

LIoyd’s of London

Established In: 1688

LIoyd’s of London is a leading insurance provider. The origin of the company can be traced back to Edward LIoyd’s coffee house. He started providing insurance services from here in the late the 17^th century. Slowly, place gained a name for itself and became the centre for obtaining marine insurance. In 2012, LIoyd’s made a profit of 2.77 billion pounds before tax.

Twining’s

Established In: 1706

Thomas Twining started Britain’s first tea room at 216 Strand, London in 1706. The firm’s logo is considered the oldest logo in use in the world. It’s currently owned by the Association of British Foods and sells a wide array of products such as, flavored tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Beside the United Kingdom, it has presence in China and Poland.

Sotheby’s

Established In: 1744

Sotheby’s origin can be dated back to 11 March 1744, when Samuel Becker tried to sell rare and valuable books from the library of Sir John Stanley. Sotheby’s has three founding members—Samuel Becker, George Leigh and John Sotheby. It’s currently the world’s largest art business with sales of $5.8 billion in 2011. They have three main divisions—auction, finance and dealership.

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