H.L. BROWN
71, later 65, Market Place, and Hartshead Passage Factory, 2, Hartshead, Sheffield, and, 90 & 90a, Regent Street, London, and 17, High Street, Doncaster, and, Corn Market, Derby, and, 28, Burlington Street, Chesterfield, and 22, College Street, Rotherham, and, York, Scarborough and Lincoln
The example of the Goldsmiths' Company, at the corner of York and High Streets, has been followed by Mr. H. L. Brown, watchmaker and jeweller, of Market Place, who has fitted up the whole of his premises with the electric light. Mr. Brown has had for some time an arc lamp outside his shop, but the advantages of incandescent lamps for inside, and especially window lighting, have been made so obvious by the Goldsmiths' Company, that Mr. brown has been constrained to follow suit. The manner in which these lamps can be insinuated, without damage to the stock, among the goods displayed in the windows, has not only a very pretty general effect, but sets out the stock to the very best advantage. It would be utterly impossible to light up a window in this way with gas, without irretrievably ruining the whole of the goods.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1889
The paragraph in these notes last month relating to Mr. H. L. Brown's adoption of the electric light has had the effect of inundating that gentleman with enquiries from jewellers in all parts of the country. Mr. Brown, 1 understand, takes exception to my describing him as having followed the example of the Goldsmiths' Company in this matter. Of course, although the Goldsmiths' Company adopted the Incandescence lamps last April, and Mr. Brown has only just got fitted up with them, it does not follow that the latter was influenced by the former. In the early part of the year the Goldsmiths' Company moved into their new premises, which had to be specially fitted up for them. The Sheffield Electric Light Company were only then in a position to work Incandescence lamps, electric lighting in Sheffield having been previously confined to arc lamps, which are worked on a different circuit. As the long days were approaching, it was only natural that Mr. Brown, who already used the arc lamp, should delay being fitted up with the Incandescence lamps until the return of the long nights. Mr. Brown is well up to the times, and certainly does not bear the reputation of waiting for anyone in the adoption of improvements.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st November 1889
Established in 1861 and still in business today.
In c.1910 the business was converted into a limited liability company and restyled to H.L. Brown & Son Ltd. following Bernard Brown joining the business.
Harris Leon Brown entered his marks 'H.L.B' contained within an oblong punch, and 'H' 'L' 'B' in separate square punches, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 16th June 1890 and 12th August 1895 respectively.
The business entered two marks 'HLB' and 'H.L.B' both contained in oblong punches, with the London Assay Office on the 15th July 1892 and 25th November 1908 respectively.
They also marks 'H.L.B' and 'HLB' both contained in oblong punches, with the Chester Assay Office on the (1) 27th February 1901 and 16th May 1934 and (2) c.1899.
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Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
ARTHUR MARTIN & Co.
150, Eyre Street, Sheffield
BANKRUPTCY ACTS
MARTIN, ARTHUR BERTRAM, carrying on business at 150, Eyre Street, Sheffield, under the style of "Arthur Martin & Co.," electro-plate manufacturer. (109 of 1926) First and final dividend 3s. 6d. per £, payable January 17th, 1928, at Official Receiver's offices, 14, Figtree Lane, Sheffield.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1928
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150, Eyre Street, Sheffield
BANKRUPTCY ACTS
MARTIN, ARTHUR BERTRAM, carrying on business at 150, Eyre Street, Sheffield, under the style of "Arthur Martin & Co.," electro-plate manufacturer. (109 of 1926) First and final dividend 3s. 6d. per £, payable January 17th, 1928, at Official Receiver's offices, 14, Figtree Lane, Sheffield.
Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 1st February 1928
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
WATSON & GILLOTT
Caledonia Plate Works, Eyre Lane, Sheffield
The business of of William Watson and Herbert Heiffor Gillott.
Established in 1896.
The New Zealand agents for Watson & Gillott were noted as T. Wingfield, 12-14, Swanson Street, Auckland.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_W.html
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Caledonia Plate Works, Eyre Lane, Sheffield
The business of of William Watson and Herbert Heiffor Gillott.
Established in 1896.
The New Zealand agents for Watson & Gillott were noted as T. Wingfield, 12-14, Swanson Street, Auckland.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_W.html
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
There are in the city of Sheffield, England, about 60 firms of importance engaged in the manufacture of sterling-silver and electroplated ware, and scores more of small establishments of a dozen or so workmen each where the trade is carried on. The aggregate output of the Sheffield factories amounts to about $2,433,250 per annum. They employ in all something more than 7,000 work-people, about half of whom are women and girls. There is further employed a class of silver artisans known as out-workers, who are not regularly enrolled by any particular firm but accept employment from various concerns on the piecework system. It is estimated that in this city the number of silver workers of this class is between 1,500 and 2,000.
Of the male labor the best wages are paid to what are known as the flat hammerers, who receive on an average $14.60 per week; next are pierce workers, who are paid $10.95, and then some general workers of a lower class at about $8.50. The average wage throughout the male class is about $12.15 a week. Of the female labor there are two general divisions —burnishers at $4.85 per week and polishers at $2.90, an average wage in the female class of approximately $3.90 per week.
Among the silver masters of Sheffield it is rather an established practice to encourage the employment of families. It is more the rule than otherwise that a father working in the silver trade will apprentice his children to that trade as they arrive at working age. Thus the family income is brought up to a figure considerably above the average throughout the district.
"The Daily Consular & Trade Reports" in describing our English cousins' methods says:
"In a general way it is stated that in the electroplate trade the cost of production in wages is about 25 per cent, and in materials
20 to 25 per cent, of the finished article, giving a selling profit of 50 per cent. From this is deducted the item known to the trade as "warehouse charges," made up of running expenses, marketing cost, interest, and depreciation on plant and appliances, which in all works out between 30 and 40 per cent, of the value of the finished article, leaving for the producer a net 10 to 20 per cent.
The trade here is organized under the head of the Sheffield Silversmiths' Association, and through this body indirectly there has been established and is maintained a school for instruction in all branches of the silverware and electroplating craft. It is the custom for firms to pay the tuition of apprentices attending this school. The instruction given in the night classes tends rather along commercial than artistic lines, hence is more directly beneficial to the trade. The manufacture of jewelry is practically non-existent in Sheffield.''
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1914
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Of the male labor the best wages are paid to what are known as the flat hammerers, who receive on an average $14.60 per week; next are pierce workers, who are paid $10.95, and then some general workers of a lower class at about $8.50. The average wage throughout the male class is about $12.15 a week. Of the female labor there are two general divisions —burnishers at $4.85 per week and polishers at $2.90, an average wage in the female class of approximately $3.90 per week.
Among the silver masters of Sheffield it is rather an established practice to encourage the employment of families. It is more the rule than otherwise that a father working in the silver trade will apprentice his children to that trade as they arrive at working age. Thus the family income is brought up to a figure considerably above the average throughout the district.
"The Daily Consular & Trade Reports" in describing our English cousins' methods says:
"In a general way it is stated that in the electroplate trade the cost of production in wages is about 25 per cent, and in materials
20 to 25 per cent, of the finished article, giving a selling profit of 50 per cent. From this is deducted the item known to the trade as "warehouse charges," made up of running expenses, marketing cost, interest, and depreciation on plant and appliances, which in all works out between 30 and 40 per cent, of the value of the finished article, leaving for the producer a net 10 to 20 per cent.
The trade here is organized under the head of the Sheffield Silversmiths' Association, and through this body indirectly there has been established and is maintained a school for instruction in all branches of the silverware and electroplating craft. It is the custom for firms to pay the tuition of apprentices attending this school. The instruction given in the night classes tends rather along commercial than artistic lines, hence is more directly beneficial to the trade. The manufacture of jewelry is practically non-existent in Sheffield.''
Source: The Brass World and Platers' Guide - February 1914
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THE SHEFFIELD CUTLERY TRADE
Both the cutlery and plate trades are swamped with orders. Many firms have booked more business than they can execute in one or two years, and decline to consider any further proposals. Hundreds of orders are being hawked about from works to works, and no one is prepared to look at them. Nothing like the present conditions have ever been experienced or dreamed about. The quantities asked for by former buyers from Germany are simply colossal. Millions of spoons, forks, and scissors are wanted, among other commodities. The plant for stamping or piercing these is now capable of an immense output, but progress is hindered by the scarcity of hands to finish them off ready for delivery. Scissor machinery is being extended as far as it can be procured. Unfortunately, the machine tool-makers are so abnormally busy, and their output is so slow that they cannot promise delivery within less than three, four, and often six months. This is exceptionally unfortunate, since reconstruction and increased output is wholly dependent upon the supply of machinery. A large proportion of the orders for cutlery and tools of all descriptions are coming from France and Italy, which formerly obtained their supplies from Germany. No real sign of the revival of German competition is to be seen, and it is doubtful whether German goods will be offered outside Germany for a long time. Sheffield is turning out twice or thrice as much cutlery and tools as before the war, but the advance falls far short of needs. In silver and plated hollow-ware the trade has not yet regained its pre-war output, and is in a worse position than cutlery. The demand is overwhelming, especially from hotels and restaurants, most of which have not sufficient plate to go round. Plate is now expensive, but the high prices act as no deterrent to trade. So long as they can get their orders accepted, buyers scarcely consider the cost. There is a steady but persistent inquiry for the best qualities of sterling silver goods.
Source: Eastern Commerce - 1918
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Both the cutlery and plate trades are swamped with orders. Many firms have booked more business than they can execute in one or two years, and decline to consider any further proposals. Hundreds of orders are being hawked about from works to works, and no one is prepared to look at them. Nothing like the present conditions have ever been experienced or dreamed about. The quantities asked for by former buyers from Germany are simply colossal. Millions of spoons, forks, and scissors are wanted, among other commodities. The plant for stamping or piercing these is now capable of an immense output, but progress is hindered by the scarcity of hands to finish them off ready for delivery. Scissor machinery is being extended as far as it can be procured. Unfortunately, the machine tool-makers are so abnormally busy, and their output is so slow that they cannot promise delivery within less than three, four, and often six months. This is exceptionally unfortunate, since reconstruction and increased output is wholly dependent upon the supply of machinery. A large proportion of the orders for cutlery and tools of all descriptions are coming from France and Italy, which formerly obtained their supplies from Germany. No real sign of the revival of German competition is to be seen, and it is doubtful whether German goods will be offered outside Germany for a long time. Sheffield is turning out twice or thrice as much cutlery and tools as before the war, but the advance falls far short of needs. In silver and plated hollow-ware the trade has not yet regained its pre-war output, and is in a worse position than cutlery. The demand is overwhelming, especially from hotels and restaurants, most of which have not sufficient plate to go round. Plate is now expensive, but the high prices act as no deterrent to trade. So long as they can get their orders accepted, buyers scarcely consider the cost. There is a steady but persistent inquiry for the best qualities of sterling silver goods.
Source: Eastern Commerce - 1918
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
HARRISON FISHER & Co.
Trafalgar Works, 70, Trafalgar Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Harrison Fisher & Co., a set of fish-eaters, assayed at Sheffield in 1937:
H.F & Co - Sheffield - 1937
A pocket-knife, assayed at Sheffield in 1946:
H.F&Co - Sheffield - 1946
Harrison Fisher & Co.Ltd. - Sheffield - c.1945
An example of Harrison Fisher's electro plated ware and marks:
H- F-Star-S-EP
H- F-Star-S-EP
Harrison Fisher used the trade names 'PELHAM PLATE' and 'MADRAS SILVER'
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_F.html
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Trafalgar Works, 70, Trafalgar Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Harrison Fisher & Co., a set of fish-eaters, assayed at Sheffield in 1937:
H.F & Co - Sheffield - 1937
A pocket-knife, assayed at Sheffield in 1946:
H.F&Co - Sheffield - 1946
Harrison Fisher & Co.Ltd. - Sheffield - c.1945
An example of Harrison Fisher's electro plated ware and marks:
H- F-Star-S-EP
H- F-Star-S-EP
Harrison Fisher used the trade names 'PELHAM PLATE' and 'MADRAS SILVER'
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_F.html
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
W.O. OWEN
Sheffield
INSOLVENT DEBTORS
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1840.
Orders have been made, vesting in the Provisional Assignee the Estates and Effects of the following Persons: (On their own Petitions.)
W.O. Owen, Sheffield, silversmith: in the Gaol of Sheffield.
Source: The Jurist - 18th January 1840
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Sheffield
INSOLVENT DEBTORS
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1840.
Orders have been made, vesting in the Provisional Assignee the Estates and Effects of the following Persons: (On their own Petitions.)
W.O. Owen, Sheffield, silversmith: in the Gaol of Sheffield.
Source: The Jurist - 18th January 1840
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
AUBREY DAKIN
Sheffield
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN SILVER PLATING
Mr. Aubrey Dakin at a meeting of the Sheffield Electro-Metallurgical Society, gave some interesting results of his experiences as a practical man in the silver and electro-plating trade.
He said that a very convenient method which he did not think was generally adopted in the trade was to keep the work which was not finished—plated—in a spare vat overnight in 'a slightly alkaline solution of water and potash with a' little cyanide; they could be put straight into the vat next morning as cleat" from tarnish as when they came out, thereby saving a lot of time waiting for finishing. A lot of scratch brushing, as now advocated, is unnecessary and absolutely useless for common and medium deposits on plain spoons and forks and clean hard soldered hollow ware.
There is at present, he said, a big demand for table and dinner knives which are stuck on by the Bamsell patent cement, which, when plated after being filled, show a spongy deposit wherever there is the slightest pin hole in the soldering of the handles and around the bolsters, which is caused by the action and the sulphur which the cement contains. All this can be avoided if the handles are plated before being stuck on. After plating they must be carefully varnished and dried and then they can be filled in the ordinary way without the cement eating into the deposit.
The quicking or solution should be one that the plater should keep a strict eye upon. It is an advantage to use the red mercurial oxide dissolved in plenty of cyanide, rather than adopt the old method of dissolving one's own quicksilver. The objects of the use of this solution should always be borne in mind, viz., first, that it is to render the surface less positive and hence there will be less chance of the silver being deposited by simple immersion; second, to prevent oxidization, and third, to act as a cement, binding the deposited silver to the surface deposited upon.
STEEL PLATING
With regard to steel plating, he has found that this metal is one that one cannot be consistently successful with. Many of the causes arise outside the plating shop. For instance, the chief reason why etched steel blades have a pitted appearance in the deposit is that inferior varnish has been used which will not do for ordinary unplated steel work. Then again, we have blades which have rusted badly since grinding and cannot be satisfactorily bottomed by buffing ready for the plating process, which he declared would be satisfactory for ordinary steel finish. When these blades are plated under such conditions it will be found that they have an exaggerated starry appearance from each pit hole. This may be obviated to a great extent by an acid pickle composed of three parts of sulphuric acid to one hundred of water with a few drops of hydrochloric acid. Many platers might think this unnecessary, but he considers it essential for really successful results.
There has been some little interest taken recently in the trade of what has been termed differential plating applied to forks and spoons. He remembered some years ago having a spoon of American manufacture which had been sold under such a specification. There wras no doubt as to its advantage in wear, seeing that it had an extra deposit of silver on its bearing parts, but he found that after stripping the spoon of its normal plate the other was an alloy of silver, probably silver solder which could have been laid on (say in a muffle or furnace) in little hollows made by an emery wheel or a die when the spoon was in its first stage as a pierced blank. It would afterwards be stamped and go through the regular routine with no more trouble than the ordinary work. He tried several experiments to complete this by electrical deposition, but was not successful from a commercial standpoint.
Source: The Metal Industry - August 1913
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Sheffield
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN SILVER PLATING
Mr. Aubrey Dakin at a meeting of the Sheffield Electro-Metallurgical Society, gave some interesting results of his experiences as a practical man in the silver and electro-plating trade.
He said that a very convenient method which he did not think was generally adopted in the trade was to keep the work which was not finished—plated—in a spare vat overnight in 'a slightly alkaline solution of water and potash with a' little cyanide; they could be put straight into the vat next morning as cleat" from tarnish as when they came out, thereby saving a lot of time waiting for finishing. A lot of scratch brushing, as now advocated, is unnecessary and absolutely useless for common and medium deposits on plain spoons and forks and clean hard soldered hollow ware.
There is at present, he said, a big demand for table and dinner knives which are stuck on by the Bamsell patent cement, which, when plated after being filled, show a spongy deposit wherever there is the slightest pin hole in the soldering of the handles and around the bolsters, which is caused by the action and the sulphur which the cement contains. All this can be avoided if the handles are plated before being stuck on. After plating they must be carefully varnished and dried and then they can be filled in the ordinary way without the cement eating into the deposit.
The quicking or solution should be one that the plater should keep a strict eye upon. It is an advantage to use the red mercurial oxide dissolved in plenty of cyanide, rather than adopt the old method of dissolving one's own quicksilver. The objects of the use of this solution should always be borne in mind, viz., first, that it is to render the surface less positive and hence there will be less chance of the silver being deposited by simple immersion; second, to prevent oxidization, and third, to act as a cement, binding the deposited silver to the surface deposited upon.
STEEL PLATING
With regard to steel plating, he has found that this metal is one that one cannot be consistently successful with. Many of the causes arise outside the plating shop. For instance, the chief reason why etched steel blades have a pitted appearance in the deposit is that inferior varnish has been used which will not do for ordinary unplated steel work. Then again, we have blades which have rusted badly since grinding and cannot be satisfactorily bottomed by buffing ready for the plating process, which he declared would be satisfactory for ordinary steel finish. When these blades are plated under such conditions it will be found that they have an exaggerated starry appearance from each pit hole. This may be obviated to a great extent by an acid pickle composed of three parts of sulphuric acid to one hundred of water with a few drops of hydrochloric acid. Many platers might think this unnecessary, but he considers it essential for really successful results.
There has been some little interest taken recently in the trade of what has been termed differential plating applied to forks and spoons. He remembered some years ago having a spoon of American manufacture which had been sold under such a specification. There wras no doubt as to its advantage in wear, seeing that it had an extra deposit of silver on its bearing parts, but he found that after stripping the spoon of its normal plate the other was an alloy of silver, probably silver solder which could have been laid on (say in a muffle or furnace) in little hollows made by an emery wheel or a die when the spoon was in its first stage as a pierced blank. It would afterwards be stamped and go through the regular routine with no more trouble than the ordinary work. He tried several experiments to complete this by electrical deposition, but was not successful from a commercial standpoint.
Source: The Metal Industry - August 1913
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
NEEDHAM, VEALL & TYZACK, Ltd.
Eye Witness Works, Milton Street, Sheffield
Needham, Veall & Tyzack - Sheffield - 1894
'TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS'
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ck#p108011
Needham, Veall & Tyzack entered two marks, 'J.V' above 'W.T' contained within a heraldic shield, on the 12th May 1890, and 'N' 'V' '&' 'T' contained in separate square punches, on the 27th April 1892, both with the Sheffield Assay Office.
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Eye Witness Works, Milton Street, Sheffield
Needham, Veall & Tyzack - Sheffield - 1894
'TAYLOR'S EYE WITNESS'
See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ck#p108011
Needham, Veall & Tyzack entered two marks, 'J.V' above 'W.T' contained within a heraldic shield, on the 12th May 1890, and 'N' 'V' '&' 'T' contained in separate square punches, on the 27th April 1892, both with the Sheffield Assay Office.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
THOMPSON & SONS
83-85, South Street, Moor, Sheffield
Dissolutions of Partnership
Thompson and Sons, 83 and 85, South-street, Moor, Sheffield, jewelers. June 1. Debts by John Thomas Thompson and William Heathcote Thompson, who continue under the same style.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st July 1891
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83-85, South Street, Moor, Sheffield
Dissolutions of Partnership
Thompson and Sons, 83 and 85, South-street, Moor, Sheffield, jewelers. June 1. Debts by John Thomas Thompson and William Heathcote Thompson, who continue under the same style.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st July 1891
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
THOMAS MARPLES
41, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Examples of the work of Thomas Marples:
TM - Sheffield - 1857
T.M - Sheffield - 1867
TM - Sheffield - 1877
T.M - Sheffield - 1896
Thomas Marples entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 1st February 1855.
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41, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Examples of the work of Thomas Marples:
TM - Sheffield - 1857
T.M - Sheffield - 1867
TM - Sheffield - 1877
T.M - Sheffield - 1896
Thomas Marples entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 1st February 1855.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
WHEATLEY BROTHERS
Eclipse Works, New George Street, later, Eclipse Works, 54, Boston Street, later, Wheatsheaf Works, John Street, Sheffield
Wheatley Brothers Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
Established in 1878 by by William Thomas Wheatley (b.1846-d.4-5-1912) and his brother, Samuel Villiers Wheatley (b. c.1840-d.1887).
The original Eclipse Works at New George Street was destroyed by fire around 1883. Boston Street was formerly named New George Street.
In 1897 Wheatley Brothers acquired Abraham Blackwell's electro-plating business.
In 1900/1901 the business removed to the Wheatsheaf Works, John Street, Sheffield.
The business later passed, probably around 1912, to William Thomas Wheatley's sons, William Ernest Wheatley (b.1874-d.1931) and Frank Villiers Wheatley (b.1874-d.1924).
The firm ceased trading in 1936 and its trade marks acquired by Needham, Veall & Tyzack of Sheffield.
Wheatley Brothers entered their mark 'W T W' (William Thomas Wheatley) contained within a triple lozenge, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 25th January 1892.
A great loss has been sustained by the firm of Messrs. Wheatley Brothers, of Sheffield, the well-known cutlery manufacturers, by the death of Mr. S. Villiers Wheatley, which took place at Glasgow about three weeks ago. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs. The deceased gentleman was 47 years of age, and was senior member of the firm.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st June 1887
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Eclipse Works, New George Street, later, Eclipse Works, 54, Boston Street, later, Wheatsheaf Works, John Street, Sheffield
Wheatley Brothers Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
Established in 1878 by by William Thomas Wheatley (b.1846-d.4-5-1912) and his brother, Samuel Villiers Wheatley (b. c.1840-d.1887).
The original Eclipse Works at New George Street was destroyed by fire around 1883. Boston Street was formerly named New George Street.
In 1897 Wheatley Brothers acquired Abraham Blackwell's electro-plating business.
In 1900/1901 the business removed to the Wheatsheaf Works, John Street, Sheffield.
The business later passed, probably around 1912, to William Thomas Wheatley's sons, William Ernest Wheatley (b.1874-d.1931) and Frank Villiers Wheatley (b.1874-d.1924).
The firm ceased trading in 1936 and its trade marks acquired by Needham, Veall & Tyzack of Sheffield.
Wheatley Brothers entered their mark 'W T W' (William Thomas Wheatley) contained within a triple lozenge, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 25th January 1892.
A great loss has been sustained by the firm of Messrs. Wheatley Brothers, of Sheffield, the well-known cutlery manufacturers, by the death of Mr. S. Villiers Wheatley, which took place at Glasgow about three weeks ago. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs. The deceased gentleman was 47 years of age, and was senior member of the firm.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith - 1st June 1887
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RIDAL & Co.Ltd.
Universal Horn Works, Sheffield
Ridal & Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
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Universal Horn Works, Sheffield
Ridal & Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
YORKSHIRE STEEL Co.Ltd.
Y.S.C. Works, Sheffield, and 30 "A.C." Holborn, London
Yorkshire Steel Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1910
Yorkshire Steel Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
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Y.S.C. Works, Sheffield, and 30 "A.C." Holborn, London
Yorkshire Steel Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1910
Yorkshire Steel Co., Ltd. - Sheffield - 1921
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
JAMES LEWIS & SONS
Back of 149, London Road, Sheffield
An example of the work of James Lewis & Sons that contains both of the marks entered by them with the Sheffield Assay Office:
J L & S - Sheffield - 1895
Sheffield - 1897 - JL&S
James Lewis & Sons entered their first mark 'J' 'L' '&' 'S', contained within separate heraldic shields, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 24th January 1896. They entered their other mark 'JL&S' contained within an oval with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th January 1897
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Back of 149, London Road, Sheffield
An example of the work of James Lewis & Sons that contains both of the marks entered by them with the Sheffield Assay Office:
J L & S - Sheffield - 1895
Sheffield - 1897 - JL&S
James Lewis & Sons entered their first mark 'J' 'L' '&' 'S', contained within separate heraldic shields, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 24th January 1896. They entered their other mark 'JL&S' contained within an oval with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th January 1897
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
CAM'S LIMITED
St. Mary's Road, Sheffield
Cam's Limited - Sheffield - 1921
This is likely to be the business of Fred Cam, who was recorded as a Cutlery Manufacturer & Engineer of 53, St. Mary's Road and Mary Street, in Kelly's Sheffield & Rotherham Directory of 1925.
Messrs. Cams, Ltd. incorporated the Sheffield Tool and Gas Engine Co., Ltd. sometime before 1928.
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St. Mary's Road, Sheffield
Cam's Limited - Sheffield - 1921
This is likely to be the business of Fred Cam, who was recorded as a Cutlery Manufacturer & Engineer of 53, St. Mary's Road and Mary Street, in Kelly's Sheffield & Rotherham Directory of 1925.
Messrs. Cams, Ltd. incorporated the Sheffield Tool and Gas Engine Co., Ltd. sometime before 1928.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
POSTON PRODUCTS Ltd.
Lonsdale House, 6, Dowgate Hill, Cannon Street, London, Cambridge Street, Sheffield and Frederick Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and marks of Poston Products Ltd.:
PP ltd - Sheffield - 1952
PP ltd - Sheffield - 1959 and 1962
Users of the trade names for plated wares: 'LONSDALE' (guaranteed 40 years) and 'CHESTER' (guaranteed 25 years).
Acquired by Toye & Co. in 1971.
The company are thought to be in existence up until 2011.
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Lonsdale House, 6, Dowgate Hill, Cannon Street, London, Cambridge Street, Sheffield and Frederick Street, Birmingham
An example of the work and marks of Poston Products Ltd.:
PP ltd - Sheffield - 1952
PP ltd - Sheffield - 1959 and 1962
Users of the trade names for plated wares: 'LONSDALE' (guaranteed 40 years) and 'CHESTER' (guaranteed 25 years).
Acquired by Toye & Co. in 1971.
The company are thought to be in existence up until 2011.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
JOHN WATTS
43, Lambert Street, Sheffield
John Watts - Sheffield - 1920
Established in 1765.
John Watts registered their mark 'J' 'R' 'W' contained in three individual punches (diamond - shield - diamond), with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th March 1896.
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43, Lambert Street, Sheffield
John Watts - Sheffield - 1920
Established in 1765.
John Watts registered their mark 'J' 'R' 'W' contained in three individual punches (diamond - shield - diamond), with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th March 1896.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
THOMAS PAGAN LOWE - HARDY, LOWE & Co.
28, Charles Street, Sheffield
Notice is hearby given, that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Samuel Hardy and Thomas Pagan Lowe, carrying on business, at Sheffield, in the county of York, as platers on steel and German silver, and manufacturers of plated and silver dessert and fruit knives, table, pen and pocket knives and in all other businesses, under the style or firm of Hardy, Lowe & Co. was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Dated this 20th day of June, 1842.
SAMUEL HARDY
THOS. P. LOWE
Source: The London Gazette - 5th July 1842
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before a Commissioner on Circuit, to be dealt with according to the Statute, as follows:
At the Court-House, at Sheffield, in the County of York, on the 11th day of October 1842, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon precisely.
Samuel Hardy, late of Pitsmoor, near Sheffield, out of business, and previously of Silver-street, Sheffield aforesaid, and of Carver-street, Sheffield aforesaid, Cutlery Manufacturer, in partnership with one Thomas Pagan Lowe, and formerly of York-place, White-house-lane, near Sheffield, and of Fargate, in Sheffield aforesaid, and keeping a Toy Shop there, and formerly of Pond-street, in Sheffield aforesaid, Pawnbroker and Cutler.
Source: The London Gazette - 20th September 1842
Thomas Pagan Lowe entered his mark 'TPL' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th October 1840.
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28, Charles Street, Sheffield
Notice is hearby given, that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Samuel Hardy and Thomas Pagan Lowe, carrying on business, at Sheffield, in the county of York, as platers on steel and German silver, and manufacturers of plated and silver dessert and fruit knives, table, pen and pocket knives and in all other businesses, under the style or firm of Hardy, Lowe & Co. was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Dated this 20th day of June, 1842.
SAMUEL HARDY
THOS. P. LOWE
Source: The London Gazette - 5th July 1842
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before a Commissioner on Circuit, to be dealt with according to the Statute, as follows:
At the Court-House, at Sheffield, in the County of York, on the 11th day of October 1842, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon precisely.
Samuel Hardy, late of Pitsmoor, near Sheffield, out of business, and previously of Silver-street, Sheffield aforesaid, and of Carver-street, Sheffield aforesaid, Cutlery Manufacturer, in partnership with one Thomas Pagan Lowe, and formerly of York-place, White-house-lane, near Sheffield, and of Fargate, in Sheffield aforesaid, and keeping a Toy Shop there, and formerly of Pond-street, in Sheffield aforesaid, Pawnbroker and Cutler.
Source: The London Gazette - 20th September 1842
Thomas Pagan Lowe entered his mark 'TPL' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th October 1840.
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
WILLIAM HARROP (HEARROP)
Sheffield
WHEREAS a Petition of William Hearrop, for three months last past of Hoyle-street, in Sheffield, in the county of York, Table Knife Manufacturer, previously for nine months of West-bar-green, in Sheffield aforesaid, Publican and Table Knife Manufacturer, and previously for five years and upwards of Allen-street, in Sheffield aforesaid, Table Knife Manufacturer only, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Yorkshire, at Sheffield, and the interim order for protection from process having been given to the said William Harrop, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said William Harrop is hereby required to appear before the Judge of the said County Court acting in the matter of the said Petition, on the 15th day of December instant, at three of the clock in the afternoon precisely, at the County Court of Yorkshire, at Sheffield, for his first examination touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said Statutes; and the choice of the creditors' assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said William Harrop, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Messrs. William Wake and Thomas W. Rodgers, the Official Assignees, nominated in that behalf by the said Court acting in the matter of the said Petition.
Source: The London Gazette - 3rd December 1847
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Sheffield
WHEREAS a Petition of William Hearrop, for three months last past of Hoyle-street, in Sheffield, in the county of York, Table Knife Manufacturer, previously for nine months of West-bar-green, in Sheffield aforesaid, Publican and Table Knife Manufacturer, and previously for five years and upwards of Allen-street, in Sheffield aforesaid, Table Knife Manufacturer only, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Yorkshire, at Sheffield, and the interim order for protection from process having been given to the said William Harrop, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said William Harrop is hereby required to appear before the Judge of the said County Court acting in the matter of the said Petition, on the 15th day of December instant, at three of the clock in the afternoon precisely, at the County Court of Yorkshire, at Sheffield, for his first examination touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said Statutes; and the choice of the creditors' assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said William Harrop, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Messrs. William Wake and Thomas W. Rodgers, the Official Assignees, nominated in that behalf by the said Court acting in the matter of the said Petition.
Source: The London Gazette - 3rd December 1847
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