545, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield
An example of the mark of Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd.:
JS - Sheffield - 1975
Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd. - Sheffield - 1973
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Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
JACK SPENCER (Silversmith) Ltd.
545, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield
An example of the mark of Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd.:
JS - Sheffield - 1975
Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd. - Sheffield - 1973
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545, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield
An example of the mark of Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd.:
JS - Sheffield - 1975
Jack Spencer (Silversmith) Ltd. - Sheffield - 1973
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Re: Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
LAURENCE R. WATSON & Co. Ltd.
Castlegate, Main Street, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire
An example of the work and marks of Laurence R. Watson & Co. Ltd.:
LRW - Sheffield - 1981
The business of Neil Laurence Watson.
See also: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14729&p=174152&hil ... on#p174152
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Castlegate, Main Street, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire
An example of the work and marks of Laurence R. Watson & Co. Ltd.:
LRW - Sheffield - 1981
The business of Neil Laurence Watson.
See also: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14729&p=174152&hil ... on#p174152
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BENNETT & HIBBERD
Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Bennett and Hibberd.— Electro-platers. James Bennett, Frederick Crowder Hibberd. Debts received and paid by Frederick Crowder Hibberd. 11th February 1868.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Bennett and Hibberd.— Electro-platers. James Bennett, Frederick Crowder Hibberd. Debts received and paid by Frederick Crowder Hibberd. 11th February 1868.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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PARKIN, LOCKE & PARKIN
Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Parkin, Locke and Parkin.—German silver and Britannia metal manufacturers, &c. Hugh Parkin, Walter Locke, Robert Parkin. 4th December 1866.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Parkin, Locke and Parkin.—German silver and Britannia metal manufacturers, &c. Hugh Parkin, Walter Locke, Robert Parkin. 4th December 1866.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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RODLEY & WHITTAKER
Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Rodley and Whittaker.—Electro-platers. Thomas Heathcote Rodley, John Whittaker. Debts received and paid by Thomas Heathcote Rodley. 4th February 1868.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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Sheffield
DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIP
Rodley and Whittaker.—Electro-platers. Thomas Heathcote Rodley, John Whittaker. Debts received and paid by Thomas Heathcote Rodley. 4th February 1868.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commerciail List - 1876
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HAWKSWORTH, EYRE & Co. Ltd.
60, Rockingham Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.:
HE/Ld - Sheffield - 1918
Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd. entered this mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 9th March 1894:
HAWKSWORTH, EYRE & CO., Ltd., Manufacturing Silversmiths, Electro Platers, and Plated Cutlers, 60 and 62, Rockingham Street, Sheffield. London Office: Atlantic House, 46A, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. Canada: Coristine Building, Montreal; Agent, Mr. Frank H. Scott. Hours of Business: Sheffield, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. London, 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Established about 1798. Incorporated as a Limited Company in 1873. Thomas Alfred Scott, Managing Director. Were originally makers of the Old Sheffield Plate. Premises: Works cover nearly three-quarters of an acre. Staff: Over 120. Specialities: Silver Goods suitable for Presentation, especially Candlesticks, Candelabra and Lamps, Bowls, Cups, Trays, Salvers, &c. Connection: United Kingdom, Foreign, Colonial. Telephones: No. 1391 Central, Sheffield; No. 479 Holborn, London. Telegraphic Address: " Electrology," Sheffield and London. Bankers: Sheffield Banking Co., Ltd.
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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60, Rockingham Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.:
HE/Ld - Sheffield - 1918
Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd. entered this mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 9th March 1894:
HAWKSWORTH, EYRE & CO., Ltd., Manufacturing Silversmiths, Electro Platers, and Plated Cutlers, 60 and 62, Rockingham Street, Sheffield. London Office: Atlantic House, 46A, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. Canada: Coristine Building, Montreal; Agent, Mr. Frank H. Scott. Hours of Business: Sheffield, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. London, 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Established about 1798. Incorporated as a Limited Company in 1873. Thomas Alfred Scott, Managing Director. Were originally makers of the Old Sheffield Plate. Premises: Works cover nearly three-quarters of an acre. Staff: Over 120. Specialities: Silver Goods suitable for Presentation, especially Candlesticks, Candelabra and Lamps, Bowls, Cups, Trays, Salvers, &c. Connection: United Kingdom, Foreign, Colonial. Telephones: No. 1391 Central, Sheffield; No. 479 Holborn, London. Telegraphic Address: " Electrology," Sheffield and London. Bankers: Sheffield Banking Co., Ltd.
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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WILLIAM WORRALL
Sheffield
DEATHS
Worrall:- On the 11th at Whaley Bridge, In his 89th year, William Worrall, silversmith. For upwards of 70 years a member of the Wesleyan Society.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 16th February 1884
Perhaps to be identified with William Worrall, a partner in the firm of Badger, Worrall & Armitage (Thomas Badger, William Worrall, ? Armitage) who entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1844.
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Sheffield
DEATHS
Worrall:- On the 11th at Whaley Bridge, In his 89th year, William Worrall, silversmith. For upwards of 70 years a member of the Wesleyan Society.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 16th February 1884
Perhaps to be identified with William Worrall, a partner in the firm of Badger, Worrall & Armitage (Thomas Badger, William Worrall, ? Armitage) who entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1844.
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WILLIAM TWIGG
Sheffield
DEATHS
Twigg:- Dec. 10, at 57, Whitehouse lane, William Twigg, silversmith, aged 70 years.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 14th December 1882
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Sheffield
DEATHS
Twigg:- Dec. 10, at 57, Whitehouse lane, William Twigg, silversmith, aged 70 years.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 14th December 1882
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WILLIAM OATES OWEN
Sheffield
Deaths
Owen. - April 29th, at the residence of his son-in-law, (Mr. Henry Alvey, Bramber street), after long suffering, Mr. Wm. Oates Owen, silversmith, aged 66.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 30th April 1863
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Sheffield
Deaths
Owen. - April 29th, at the residence of his son-in-law, (Mr. Henry Alvey, Bramber street), after long suffering, Mr. Wm. Oates Owen, silversmith, aged 66.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 30th April 1863
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WILLIAM G. GRANT
Sheffield
DEATHS
Grant:- May 11, at Orange, U.S., Wm. G. Grant, silversmith, late of Sheffield.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 6th June 1885
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Sheffield
DEATHS
Grant:- May 11, at Orange, U.S., Wm. G. Grant, silversmith, late of Sheffield.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 6th June 1885
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SAMUEL MASON
Corner of Furnival Lane and Union Lane
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
On Saturday night an attempt was made to enter the works of Mr. Samuel Mason, silversmith, at the corner of Furnival lane and Union lane. A constable, who was on duty in the neighbourhood, found that someone had been trying to prize open the shutters, but had failed. He watched the premises for some time, and left all safe when he came off his beat.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 3rd February 1879
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Corner of Furnival Lane and Union Lane
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
On Saturday night an attempt was made to enter the works of Mr. Samuel Mason, silversmith, at the corner of Furnival lane and Union lane. A constable, who was on duty in the neighbourhood, found that someone had been trying to prize open the shutters, but had failed. He watched the premises for some time, and left all safe when he came off his beat.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 3rd February 1879
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SAMUEL GILL
77, Hollis Croft, Sheffield
Samuel Gill - Sheffield - 1850
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77, Hollis Croft, Sheffield
Samuel Gill - Sheffield - 1850
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THOMAS LEE LANE
Sheffield
DEATHS
Lane:- July 5, at Oxford Road, Thomas Lee Lane, silversmith, aged 45.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 8th July 1878
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Sheffield
DEATHS
Lane:- July 5, at Oxford Road, Thomas Lee Lane, silversmith, aged 45.
Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 8th July 1878
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JAMES LODGE Ltd.
Cambridge Works, 216, Solly Street, Sheffield
An example of one the marks of James Lodge Ltd.:
Users of the trade name 'SWEETLINE'.
Thought to be in business until c.1976.
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Cambridge Works, 216, Solly Street, Sheffield
An example of one the marks of James Lodge Ltd.:
Users of the trade name 'SWEETLINE'.
Thought to be in business until c.1976.
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WILLIAM BARTRAM & Co.
North Street Works, Sheffield
William Bartram & Co. - Sheffield - 1850
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North Street Works, Sheffield
William Bartram & Co. - Sheffield - 1850
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SAYNOR & COOKE
Paxton Works, Sheffield
Saynor & Cooke - Sheffield - 1858
Established in 1738.
Later styled Saynor, Cooke, and Ridal.
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Paxton Works, Sheffield
Saynor & Cooke - Sheffield - 1858
Established in 1738.
Later styled Saynor, Cooke, and Ridal.
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LAW, OXLEY & ATKIN
Eyre Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Law, Oxley & Atkin:
LL - Sheffield - 1824
Josh. Law, Jno. Oxley and Henry Atkin entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 7th October 1824:
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Eyre Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Law, Oxley & Atkin:
LL - Sheffield - 1824
Josh. Law, Jno. Oxley and Henry Atkin entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 7th October 1824:
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EDMUND BELL
Reliance Works, Well Meadow Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Edmund Bell:
J.G.W - Sheffield - 1902
Edmund Bell entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 17th March 1900:
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Reliance Works, Well Meadow Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Edmund Bell:
J.G.W - Sheffield - 1902
Edmund Bell entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 17th March 1900:
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GEORGE WISH
Denmark Works, Norfolk Lane, later, Denmark Works, Burgess Street, Sheffield, and 106, Hatton Garden, London
George Wish - Sheffield - 1879
GEORGE WISH, Denmark Works, Sheffield, England. Silverware. Electro-plated Silverware, Flatware and other articles usually made by Silversmiths. Letters: "G.W.S." on a shield. 9th March, 1908.
Source: Canadian Patent Office Record - 1908
APOLOGY.—INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK “ FAIRY." Denmark Works, Norfolk-lane, Sheffield.
To Mr. Samuel Clarke,
Sir,- I beg to express my regret for having infringed your registered trade mark in the title “ Fairy " connected with lamps, by the sale under that name of a spurious lamp, not of your manufacture; and in consideration of your not instituting any proceedings against me in respect of such infringement I undertake for the future not to sell, or offer for sole, any lamps, except of your manufacture, under that name.
You are at liberty to publish this apology as you may think flt.
Dated 24th December, 1886.
GEORGE WISH.
Source: Truth - 10th February 1887
For details of the earlier firm of Sampson & Wish, see: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14790&p=147889#p147889
George Wish entered marks at the London and Sheffield assay offices.
George Wish died aged 82 in 1928 and was buried at the Sheffield General Cemetery.
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Denmark Works, Norfolk Lane, later, Denmark Works, Burgess Street, Sheffield, and 106, Hatton Garden, London
George Wish - Sheffield - 1879
GEORGE WISH, Denmark Works, Sheffield, England. Silverware. Electro-plated Silverware, Flatware and other articles usually made by Silversmiths. Letters: "G.W.S." on a shield. 9th March, 1908.
Source: Canadian Patent Office Record - 1908
APOLOGY.—INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK “ FAIRY." Denmark Works, Norfolk-lane, Sheffield.
To Mr. Samuel Clarke,
Sir,- I beg to express my regret for having infringed your registered trade mark in the title “ Fairy " connected with lamps, by the sale under that name of a spurious lamp, not of your manufacture; and in consideration of your not instituting any proceedings against me in respect of such infringement I undertake for the future not to sell, or offer for sole, any lamps, except of your manufacture, under that name.
You are at liberty to publish this apology as you may think flt.
Dated 24th December, 1886.
GEORGE WISH.
Source: Truth - 10th February 1887
For details of the earlier firm of Sampson & Wish, see: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14790&p=147889#p147889
George Wish entered marks at the London and Sheffield assay offices.
George Wish died aged 82 in 1928 and was buried at the Sheffield General Cemetery.
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E. SILVER & Co.
80, New Bond Street, London
A tea-set by E. Silver & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1951:
E.S&Co. - Sheffield - 1951
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30091&p=169904
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80, New Bond Street, London
A tea-set by E. Silver & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1951:
E.S&Co. - Sheffield - 1951
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30091&p=169904
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