Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
An 1871 advertisement for George Cults.
George Cults's set up must have been a large undertaking, as John Culme in his 'Directory of Gold & Silversmiths', in the details of George Wish, states: 'George Wish is said to have commenced his career in 1863 in the employ of his uncle, George Cults, an electroplate manufacturer of Sheffield, for whom he travelled the Continent and in India.'
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George Cults's set up must have been a large undertaking, as John Culme in his 'Directory of Gold & Silversmiths', in the details of George Wish, states: 'George Wish is said to have commenced his career in 1863 in the employ of his uncle, George Cults, an electroplate manufacturer of Sheffield, for whom he travelled the Continent and in India.'
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Hello Trev,
There is no mention of George Cults in the published Sheffield register. However a George Cutts (sic) of 33 Broad Street is mentioned as having registered a mark, a G and a C in separate rectangles, on 4th March 1872. Presumably the spelling Cutts is a transcription error.
Regards,
Mike
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There is no mention of George Cults in the published Sheffield register. However a George Cutts (sic) of 33 Broad Street is mentioned as having registered a mark, a G and a C in separate rectangles, on 4th March 1872. Presumably the spelling Cutts is a transcription error.
Regards,
Mike
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Hello Trev,
Further research confirms the surname was Cutts.
George Cutts was born in Sheffield in 1819. On the 1851 Census he is shown as a foreman in a Britannia (Metal) Works. By 1861 he was an electroplate manufacturer employing 14 men, 3 boys and (what appears to be the figure) 34 girls. By 1871 he employed 20 men, 4 boys and 29 women; 1881 7 men and 4 women. He was a widower living with relatives by 1891 and a retired plate blade striker. He died sometime before 1901.
His son William born 1852 was a clerk in an electroplate works (probably his father’s works) in 1871. In 1881 he had become manager presumably in George Cutts & Sons; by 1891 he was living on his own means and by 1901 he was in the workhouse.
His son George junior born 1854 was also a clerk in an electroplate works in 1871, a manager by 1881 and also living on his own means in 1891. By 1901 he was a railway porter.
It looks as though the business enjoyed rapid expansion in the period from the middle to late 1850’s and remained substantial through to the 1870’s, began to contract by 1881 and failed for whatever reason before 1891.
Regards,
Mike
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Further research confirms the surname was Cutts.
George Cutts was born in Sheffield in 1819. On the 1851 Census he is shown as a foreman in a Britannia (Metal) Works. By 1861 he was an electroplate manufacturer employing 14 men, 3 boys and (what appears to be the figure) 34 girls. By 1871 he employed 20 men, 4 boys and 29 women; 1881 7 men and 4 women. He was a widower living with relatives by 1891 and a retired plate blade striker. He died sometime before 1901.
His son William born 1852 was a clerk in an electroplate works (probably his father’s works) in 1871. In 1881 he had become manager presumably in George Cutts & Sons; by 1891 he was living on his own means and by 1901 he was in the workhouse.
His son George junior born 1854 was also a clerk in an electroplate works in 1871, a manager by 1881 and also living on his own means in 1891. By 1901 he was a railway porter.
It looks as though the business enjoyed rapid expansion in the period from the middle to late 1850’s and remained substantial through to the 1870’s, began to contract by 1881 and failed for whatever reason before 1891.
Regards,
Mike
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Hi Mike,
Many thanks for solving this confusing mystery, and what a sad end to what must have been at one time such a successful enterprise.
Here are some advertisements for George Cutts:
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1866
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1869
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1875
It is interesting to note that in 1866 he had a branch in Scarborough, a seemingly strange choice of location.
Oddly enough the 'Cults' advertisements appear to have run for at least five years during the period 1870 - 1875, as noted in a variety of 'Black's Travel Guides'.
Here is an advertisement for the nephew, George Wish:
George Wish - Sheffield - 1878
It's strange that Wish, who appears to have been successful up until his death, aged 82, in 1928, left his cousins in such a dire situation.
Regards Trev.
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Many thanks for solving this confusing mystery, and what a sad end to what must have been at one time such a successful enterprise.
Here are some advertisements for George Cutts:
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1866
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1869
George Cutts - Sheffield - 1875
It is interesting to note that in 1866 he had a branch in Scarborough, a seemingly strange choice of location.
Oddly enough the 'Cults' advertisements appear to have run for at least five years during the period 1870 - 1875, as noted in a variety of 'Black's Travel Guides'.
Here is an advertisement for the nephew, George Wish:
George Wish - Sheffield - 1878
It's strange that Wish, who appears to have been successful up until his death, aged 82, in 1928, left his cousins in such a dire situation.
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WILLIAM GALLIMORE & Co.
19, Arundel Street, Sheffield
William Gallimore & Co. - Sheffield - 1869
William Gallimore & Co. - Sheffield - 1875
William Gallimore started electro plating in 1858 and as working silversmiths they entered their mark at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1867. They became William Gallimore & Sons in 1891 and converted into a limited liability company in 1923.
Hallmark Sheffield 1923 William Gallimore & Sons
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19, Arundel Street, Sheffield
William Gallimore & Co. - Sheffield - 1869
William Gallimore & Co. - Sheffield - 1875
William Gallimore started electro plating in 1858 and as working silversmiths they entered their mark at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1867. They became William Gallimore & Sons in 1891 and converted into a limited liability company in 1923.
Hallmark Sheffield 1923 William Gallimore & Sons
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GEORGE S. LEE
Charlotte Street Works, Sheffield
George S. Lee - Sheffield - 1870
This, I suspect, is the business of George Shadford Lee, prior to his entry into partnership with Henry Wigfull in 1871 to form the well known firm of Lee & Wigfull (see above post).
Curiously though, the trade mark has the letters 'H.W.' placed underneath it, perhaps an early indication of Henry Wigfull's involvement.
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Charlotte Street Works, Sheffield
George S. Lee - Sheffield - 1870
This, I suspect, is the business of George Shadford Lee, prior to his entry into partnership with Henry Wigfull in 1871 to form the well known firm of Lee & Wigfull (see above post).
Curiously though, the trade mark has the letters 'H.W.' placed underneath it, perhaps an early indication of Henry Wigfull's involvement.
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
JOSEPH WOLSTENHOLME
Park, Sheffield
Joseph Wolstenholme - Sheffield - 1852
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Park, Sheffield
Joseph Wolstenholme - Sheffield - 1852
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
Walker & Hall - Sheffield - 1878
More detail of the marks of Walker & Hall can be found at: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=15982
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
James Dixon & Sons Ltd. - Sheffield - 1949
London - Melbourne - Sydney - Lausanne
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
JAMES DEAKIN & SONS
Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield
James Deakin & Sons - Sheffield - 1949
Overseas Agents:
South Africa: Hotel Equipment Co., P O Box 6971, Johannesburg. H M Plottel, P O Box 2386, Cape Town.
Eire & Northern Ireland: J W Hunter, "Morningside", Finaghy Road, Belfast.
Benelux: Bruno Wiskemann, SA., 13, Rue D'Arenberg, Bruxelles.
An example of the work and mark of James Deakin & Sons, a lady's hair brush, assayed at Chester in 1904:
JD above WD (John Deakin and William Deakin) - Chester - 1904
JD above WD (John Deakin and William Deakin) - Chester - 1894
A pocket-knife, assayed at Sheffield in 1906:
JD above WD - Sheffield - 1906
Toast-rack:
JD above WD - Sheffield - 1892
Mark on plated wares:
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_D.html
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Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield
James Deakin & Sons - Sheffield - 1949
Overseas Agents:
South Africa: Hotel Equipment Co., P O Box 6971, Johannesburg. H M Plottel, P O Box 2386, Cape Town.
Eire & Northern Ireland: J W Hunter, "Morningside", Finaghy Road, Belfast.
Benelux: Bruno Wiskemann, SA., 13, Rue D'Arenberg, Bruxelles.
An example of the work and mark of James Deakin & Sons, a lady's hair brush, assayed at Chester in 1904:
JD above WD (John Deakin and William Deakin) - Chester - 1904
JD above WD (John Deakin and William Deakin) - Chester - 1894
A pocket-knife, assayed at Sheffield in 1906:
JD above WD - Sheffield - 1906
Toast-rack:
JD above WD - Sheffield - 1892
Mark on plated wares:
See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_D.html
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON
Sheffield
Harrison Bros. & Howson - Sheffield - 1949
List of Agents:
Australia: Mr G H S Hoos, 287a, Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Messrs H R Richardson Pty. Ltd, 181, Clarence Street, Sydney.
South Africa: Messrs Powell & Thomas Pty. Ltd., Ottawa House, 94, President Street, Jonannesburg. Messrs Geo. Foaden & Co., London Assurance House, 319, Smith Street, Durban.
Southern Rhodesia: The Bey Carter Co. Ltd., Africa House, Stanley Avenue, Salisbury.
New Zealand: Messrs Hill & Teasdel, Wakefield Chambers, Wakefield Street, Wellington.
Canada: Messrs F H Scott and Sons, 404, Coristine Buildings, Montreal.
South America: Mr J H Norman, Goncalves Dias, 37, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr A J C Moule, Cangallo 318, Buenos Aires, Argentine.
British West Indies: Messrs T Sydney Kinch Ltd, 151 & 152 Roebuck Street, Bridgetown, Barbados. Messrs T Kinch Ltd, 68 Marine Square, Trinidad.
British East Africa Messrs J H Clark Ltd, PO Box 196, Government Road, Nairobi.
Far East Messrs Bolton and Redfern, 29 Warwick Row, Coventry, England.
Cyprus Mr P M Tseriotis, PO Box 61, Nicosia.
Newfoundland Messrs Sparkes & Sons Ltd, 200 Water Street, St Johns.
An example of the work and mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson:
Sheffield - HH - 1888
The above mark was entered with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th August 1849.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlSheffield.html
HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON, Cutlers, Sheffield. London Showroom, 43, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. Hours of Business: Usual. Specialities: Cutlery and Silver Ware. Royal Warrant Holders. Telephone: No. 1162 Sheffield. Telegraphic Address " Knife, Sheffield."
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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Sheffield
Harrison Bros. & Howson - Sheffield - 1949
List of Agents:
Australia: Mr G H S Hoos, 287a, Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Messrs H R Richardson Pty. Ltd, 181, Clarence Street, Sydney.
South Africa: Messrs Powell & Thomas Pty. Ltd., Ottawa House, 94, President Street, Jonannesburg. Messrs Geo. Foaden & Co., London Assurance House, 319, Smith Street, Durban.
Southern Rhodesia: The Bey Carter Co. Ltd., Africa House, Stanley Avenue, Salisbury.
New Zealand: Messrs Hill & Teasdel, Wakefield Chambers, Wakefield Street, Wellington.
Canada: Messrs F H Scott and Sons, 404, Coristine Buildings, Montreal.
South America: Mr J H Norman, Goncalves Dias, 37, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr A J C Moule, Cangallo 318, Buenos Aires, Argentine.
British West Indies: Messrs T Sydney Kinch Ltd, 151 & 152 Roebuck Street, Bridgetown, Barbados. Messrs T Kinch Ltd, 68 Marine Square, Trinidad.
British East Africa Messrs J H Clark Ltd, PO Box 196, Government Road, Nairobi.
Far East Messrs Bolton and Redfern, 29 Warwick Row, Coventry, England.
Cyprus Mr P M Tseriotis, PO Box 61, Nicosia.
Newfoundland Messrs Sparkes & Sons Ltd, 200 Water Street, St Johns.
An example of the work and mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson:
Sheffield - HH - 1888
The above mark was entered with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th August 1849.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlSheffield.html
HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON, Cutlers, Sheffield. London Showroom, 43, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. Hours of Business: Usual. Specialities: Cutlery and Silver Ware. Royal Warrant Holders. Telephone: No. 1162 Sheffield. Telegraphic Address " Knife, Sheffield."
Source: Whitaker's Red Book of Commerce or Who's Who in Business - 1914
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards
JAMES ALLAN
Andrew Street, Wicker, Sheffield
James Allan - Sheffield - 1871
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Andrew Street, Wicker, Sheffield
James Allan - Sheffield - 1871
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards and Advertisements
JAMES WOODHOUSE
Old Rockingham Works, Sheffield
James Woodhouse - Sheffield - 1857
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Old Rockingham Works, Sheffield
James Woodhouse - Sheffield - 1857
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards and Advertisements
SAMUEL RUSSELL
Portland Works, 188, West Street, Sheffield
Saml. Russell - Sheffield - 1845
Samuel Russell - Sheffield - 1846
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Portland Works, 188, West Street, Sheffield
Saml. Russell - Sheffield - 1845
Samuel Russell - Sheffield - 1846
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards and Advertisements
J. WALTERS & Co.
7, Carver Street Works, Sheffield
J. Walters and Co. - Sheffield - 1846
J. Walters and Co. - Sheffield - 1849
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7, Carver Street Works, Sheffield
J. Walters and Co. - Sheffield - 1846
J. Walters and Co. - Sheffield - 1849
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards and Advertisements
BROADHEAD & ATKIN
North Street Works, and later, Britannia Works, Love Street, Sheffield
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1837
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1847
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1851
The partnership of Roger Broadhead and Henry Atkin was formed in 1834 and lasted until 1853 when, following the death of Henry Atkin, the partnership was dissolved. At some point between 1837 and 1847 they moved from the North Street Works to the Britannia Works at Love Street, Sheffield.
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North Street Works, and later, Britannia Works, Love Street, Sheffield
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1837
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1847
Broadhead & Atkin - Sheffield - 1851
The partnership of Roger Broadhead and Henry Atkin was formed in 1834 and lasted until 1853 when, following the death of Henry Atkin, the partnership was dissolved. At some point between 1837 and 1847 they moved from the North Street Works to the Britannia Works at Love Street, Sheffield.
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Re: Some Sheffield Trade Cards and Advertisements
GEORGE WARRISS
School of Art Works, 32, Howard Street, Sheffield
George Warriss - Sheffield - 1879
George Warriss - Sheffield - 1880
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School of Art Works, 32, Howard Street, Sheffield
George Warriss - Sheffield - 1879
George Warriss - Sheffield - 1880
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