GEORGE BURRELL
5, King Street, Sheffield
Recorded as a goldsmith and jeweller, of 5, King Street, Sheffield and a member of The British Horological Institute in 1869.
Burrell, G. & J. C., (George and John Charles) watchmakers, 5, King Street, Sheffield, recorded in: White's Sheffield & District Directory 1871
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, George Burrell and John Charles Burrell, carrying on business as Jewellers and Silversmiths, at 5, King-street, Sheffield, in the county of York, under the style or firm of G. and J.C. Burrell, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 29th day of September, 1887. And that all debts due to and owing by the said late partnership will be received and paid by the said George Burrell, by whom the said business has been from the said 29th day of September, 1887, and will in future be carried on at the same address in his own name. — Dated this 11th day of December, 1888.
John Charles Burrell.
George Burrell.
Source: The London Gazette - 14th December 1888
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THOMAS AND DANIEL LEADER
Surry Street, Sheffield
Examples of the work and marks of Thomas and Daniel Leader:
TL above DL - Sheffield - 1809
TL above DL - Sheffield - 1809
Thomas and Daniel Leader entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 19th July 1798.
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Surry Street, Sheffield
Examples of the work and marks of Thomas and Daniel Leader:
TL above DL - Sheffield - 1809
TL above DL - Sheffield - 1809
Thomas and Daniel Leader entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 19th July 1798.
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RICHARD MORTON
Brinsworth Orchard, Fargate, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Richard Morton:
R·M - Sheffield - 1779
Richard Morton entered the following marks with the Sheffield Assay Office:
Entered on the 16th September 1773
As Richard Morton & Co. (Richard Morton, Thomas Warris, John Winter, Samuel Roberts, John Elam, Thomas Sattle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith), entered on the 30th September 1773
Entered on the 13th July 1780
Entered on the 12th February 1781
The earliest record we have of those who joined Morton and others is much later than "about 1765," for it is found in the Assay Office Register of 1773. In that year a mark for silver was entered by Richard Morton, John Winter, Samuel Roberts, Thomas Warris, John Elam, Thomas Settle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith. Winter’s presence in this firm explains the fact that when, in 1779, presenting to the Cutlers’ Company “an elegant” gilt silver cup bearing the stamp "R. Morton & Co., fecerunt," he described it as "of his own manufacture." Its date letter is 1776.
Besides being a member of this firm and engaged in the Parsons candlestick factory, Winter had a third string to his bow and Roberts a second, for on the same day as the entry of the previous mark, there was also registered another by Samuel Roberts, John Elam, Thomas Settle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith. The address given in both cases was Brinsworth Orchard, or as it is elsewhere described, "near Fargate." Thus here were two contiguous firms, the one trading as Richard Morton Co. and the other as Roberts, Elam, Winter & Co., and while Morton was the principal partner of the one, Roberts dominated the other. In 1780, Settle (with Warris) and Morton, at the old address registered separate marks.
In 1793 there was a further re-arrangement, including new men, when Joseph Wilson, who has been mentioned (page 40), took the lead, the mark registered being But death soon ended this and the survivors were scattered. In I781 Roberts, with John Eyre, had gone off to Union Street to found the firm of Roberts, Eyre, Beldon & Co. In 1787 both of the Fargate firms—Richard Morton & Co. and Roberts, Elam, Winter & Co.have disappeared, Roberts, Eyre, Beldon & Co. succeeding the latter.
Source: History of old Sheffield Plate: Being an account of the origin, growth, and decay of the industry, and of the antique silver and white britannia metal trade, with chronological lists of makers' marks and numerous illustrations of specimens - Frederick Bradbury - 1912
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Brinsworth Orchard, Fargate, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of Richard Morton:
R·M - Sheffield - 1779
Richard Morton entered the following marks with the Sheffield Assay Office:
Entered on the 16th September 1773
As Richard Morton & Co. (Richard Morton, Thomas Warris, John Winter, Samuel Roberts, John Elam, Thomas Sattle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith), entered on the 30th September 1773
Entered on the 13th July 1780
Entered on the 12th February 1781
The earliest record we have of those who joined Morton and others is much later than "about 1765," for it is found in the Assay Office Register of 1773. In that year a mark for silver was entered by Richard Morton, John Winter, Samuel Roberts, Thomas Warris, John Elam, Thomas Settle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith. Winter’s presence in this firm explains the fact that when, in 1779, presenting to the Cutlers’ Company “an elegant” gilt silver cup bearing the stamp "R. Morton & Co., fecerunt," he described it as "of his own manufacture." Its date letter is 1776.
Besides being a member of this firm and engaged in the Parsons candlestick factory, Winter had a third string to his bow and Roberts a second, for on the same day as the entry of the previous mark, there was also registered another by Samuel Roberts, John Elam, Thomas Settle, John Eyre, and Nathaniel Smith. The address given in both cases was Brinsworth Orchard, or as it is elsewhere described, "near Fargate." Thus here were two contiguous firms, the one trading as Richard Morton Co. and the other as Roberts, Elam, Winter & Co., and while Morton was the principal partner of the one, Roberts dominated the other. In 1780, Settle (with Warris) and Morton, at the old address registered separate marks.
In 1793 there was a further re-arrangement, including new men, when Joseph Wilson, who has been mentioned (page 40), took the lead, the mark registered being But death soon ended this and the survivors were scattered. In I781 Roberts, with John Eyre, had gone off to Union Street to found the firm of Roberts, Eyre, Beldon & Co. In 1787 both of the Fargate firms—Richard Morton & Co. and Roberts, Elam, Winter & Co.have disappeared, Roberts, Eyre, Beldon & Co. succeeding the latter.
Source: History of old Sheffield Plate: Being an account of the origin, growth, and decay of the industry, and of the antique silver and white britannia metal trade, with chronological lists of makers' marks and numerous illustrations of specimens - Frederick Bradbury - 1912
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HUNTER & TWIG
Cheney Square, Sheffield
An example of the mark of Hunter & Twig:
H&T - Sheffield - 1820
H&T - Sheffield - 1820
Michael Hunter and Josiah Twig entered their marks with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th April 1781:
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Cheney Square, Sheffield
An example of the mark of Hunter & Twig:
H&T - Sheffield - 1820
H&T - Sheffield - 1820
Michael Hunter and Josiah Twig entered their marks with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 26th April 1781:
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R. CARR Ltd. - CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (Mfg.) Ltd.
Troy House, Hollbrook Avenue, Sheffield
Examples of the work and mark of Carrs of Sheffield:
RC - Sheffield - 2003
RC - Sheffield - 2003
RC - Sheffield - 2007
RC - Sheffield - 1977
Established in 1976 by Ron Carr.
Awarded the Queen’s Award For Export Achievement in 1991.
Carrs acquired the Sheffield cutlery producers, the Osborne Group of companies, in 2009.
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Troy House, Hollbrook Avenue, Sheffield
Examples of the work and mark of Carrs of Sheffield:
RC - Sheffield - 2003
RC - Sheffield - 2003
RC - Sheffield - 2007
RC - Sheffield - 1977
Established in 1976 by Ron Carr.
Awarded the Queen’s Award For Export Achievement in 1991.
Carrs acquired the Sheffield cutlery producers, the Osborne Group of companies, in 2009.
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DUNCAN & SCOBBIE (SCOBIE)
81, St Vincent Street, Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of Duncan & Scobbie:
D&S - Sheffield - 1919
Duncan & Scobbie entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 15th March 1906.
The business of George Gabriel Duncan.
Duncan & Scobbie entered their marks with the Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Chester assay offices.
See also: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=126957&hilit=scobbie#p126957
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81, St Vincent Street, Glasgow
An example of the work and mark of Duncan & Scobbie:
D&S - Sheffield - 1919
Duncan & Scobbie entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 15th March 1906.
The business of George Gabriel Duncan.
Duncan & Scobbie entered their marks with the Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Chester assay offices.
See also: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31210&p=126957&hilit=scobbie#p126957
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G.W. SHIRTCLIFFE & SON
Arundel Street, Sheffield
The mark of G.W. Shirtcliffe & Son (George William & Percy Shirtcliffe):
GWS - PS - Sheffield - 1946
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Arundel Street, Sheffield
The mark of G.W. Shirtcliffe & Son (George William & Percy Shirtcliffe):
GWS - PS - Sheffield - 1946
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WILLIAM BATT & SONS
Charlotte Street, later, 17, Sycamore Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of William Batt & Sons:
WB&S - Sheffield - 1904
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Joseph Batt, Thomas Batt, and Francis Howard, as Manufacturers of German Silver Plated Goods, in Charlotte-street, in Sheffield, in the county of York, under the firm of William Batt and Sons, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as from the 1st day of January instant. All debts due to and from the said late firm will be received and paid by Mr. Joseph Bright, of No. 17, Old Haymarket, in Sheffield aforesaid, Accountant. —Dated this 25th day of January, 1870.
Joseph Batt.
Thomas Batt.
Francis Howard.
Source: The London Gazette - 28th January 1870
William Batt & Sons entered their first mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 16th August 1881:
William Batt & Sons entered their second mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 25th October 1888:
William Batt & Sons entered their thirdmark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 4th May 1901:
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Charlotte Street, later, 17, Sycamore Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of William Batt & Sons:
WB&S - Sheffield - 1904
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Joseph Batt, Thomas Batt, and Francis Howard, as Manufacturers of German Silver Plated Goods, in Charlotte-street, in Sheffield, in the county of York, under the firm of William Batt and Sons, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as from the 1st day of January instant. All debts due to and from the said late firm will be received and paid by Mr. Joseph Bright, of No. 17, Old Haymarket, in Sheffield aforesaid, Accountant. —Dated this 25th day of January, 1870.
Joseph Batt.
Thomas Batt.
Francis Howard.
Source: The London Gazette - 28th January 1870
William Batt & Sons entered their first mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 16th August 1881:
William Batt & Sons entered their second mark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 25th October 1888:
William Batt & Sons entered their thirdmark with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 4th May 1901:
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WILLIAM HOWE & Co.
Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of William Howe & Co.:
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Sheffield
An example of the work and mark of William Howe & Co.:
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JOHN SMALLWOOD
Sheffield
An example of the mark of the close-plater, John Smallwood of Sheffield:
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Sheffield
An example of the mark of the close-plater, John Smallwood of Sheffield:
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THOMAS BARKER
23, Change Alley, later, Infirmary Road, Sheffield
In the Matter of the Petition of Thomas Barker, for one month past of No. 23, Change-alley, in the parish of Sheffield, and county of York, Silver Plater, previously for thirteen months of the Hope and Anchor Public house, in Bridge Houses, in Sheffield aforesaid, Licenced Victualler and Silver Plater, and previously for eighteen months of Infirmary-road, in Sheffield aforesaid, Silver Plater only.
Source: The London Gazette - 16th February 1844
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23, Change Alley, later, Infirmary Road, Sheffield
In the Matter of the Petition of Thomas Barker, for one month past of No. 23, Change-alley, in the parish of Sheffield, and county of York, Silver Plater, previously for thirteen months of the Hope and Anchor Public house, in Bridge Houses, in Sheffield aforesaid, Licenced Victualler and Silver Plater, and previously for eighteen months of Infirmary-road, in Sheffield aforesaid, Silver Plater only.
Source: The London Gazette - 16th February 1844
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ROWAN & Co.
Charles Street, Sheffield
Dissolutions of Partnership
Rowan & Co., Charles-street, Sheffield. Silversmiths. Dec. 22.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th February 1876
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Charles Street, Sheffield
Dissolutions of Partnership
Rowan & Co., Charles-street, Sheffield. Silversmiths. Dec. 22.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th February 1876
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ALLANSON & MACHONS
Norfolk Street, Sheffield, and 31, Castle Street, Holborn, London
Allanson and Machons - Sheffield - 1844
Likely to be identified with Wm. Allanson & Co. of Norfolk Street, Sheffield
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Norfolk Street, Sheffield, and 31, Castle Street, Holborn, London
Allanson and Machons - Sheffield - 1844
Likely to be identified with Wm. Allanson & Co. of Norfolk Street, Sheffield
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ANTHONY ROTHERAM
Old Rockingham Works, Rockingham Street, Sheffield
Anthony Rotheram - Sheffield - 1862
Anthony Rotheram - Sheffield - 1863
Formerly with Joseph Rodgers & Sons.
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Old Rockingham Works, Rockingham Street, Sheffield
Anthony Rotheram - Sheffield - 1862
Anthony Rotheram - Sheffield - 1863
Formerly with Joseph Rodgers & Sons.
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MARKS ZOLKI
38, Rock Street, Sheffield
The Bankruptcy Act, 1869
In the County Court of Yorkshire, holden at Sheffield.
In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Marks Zolki, of 38, Rock-street, Sheffield, in the county of York, Travelling Jeweller.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the- above-named person has been summoned to be held at the offices of Mr. William Edward Tattershall, 7, Sr. James-street, Sheffield, Solicitor, on the 22nd day of February, 1878, at two o'clock in the afternoon precisely.—Dated this 5th day of February, 1878.
W. E. TATTERSHALL, Solicitor for the said Debtor.
Source: The London Gazette - 8th February 1878
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38, Rock Street, Sheffield
The Bankruptcy Act, 1869
In the County Court of Yorkshire, holden at Sheffield.
In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Marks Zolki, of 38, Rock-street, Sheffield, in the county of York, Travelling Jeweller.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the- above-named person has been summoned to be held at the offices of Mr. William Edward Tattershall, 7, Sr. James-street, Sheffield, Solicitor, on the 22nd day of February, 1878, at two o'clock in the afternoon precisely.—Dated this 5th day of February, 1878.
W. E. TATTERSHALL, Solicitor for the said Debtor.
Source: The London Gazette - 8th February 1878
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FRANK COBB & Co.
100, West Street, later, Arundel Street, later, Howard Works, 33-37 Howard Street, later, Howard Works, Broad Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and marks of Frank Cobb & Co.:
FC - Sheffield - 1943
Frank Cobb and Co. Ltd.were founded in January 1903.
Boardman, Glossop & Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co. in February 1917 (Some sources state 1923).
Martin, Hall & Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co. in 1932/1933.
W.S. Savage and Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co.
Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd. were acquired by Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd. in 1983.
Frank Cobb died in 1957.
The Frank Cobb Group of Companies went into liquidation in 1986.
Plated mark of Frank Cobb & Co.:
Frank Cobb & Co. entered their marks with the Sheffield Assay Office:
Entered 1st April 1903
Entered 18th January 1905
Entered 14th August 1907
A further 'FC' mark was entered at the SAO on the 15th November 1934.
Frank Cobb & Co. entered their mark, 'F.C' contained within a heart-shaped device, with the Chester Assay Office on the 11th March 1911.
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100, West Street, later, Arundel Street, later, Howard Works, 33-37 Howard Street, later, Howard Works, Broad Street, Sheffield
An example of the work and marks of Frank Cobb & Co.:
FC - Sheffield - 1943
Frank Cobb and Co. Ltd.were founded in January 1903.
Boardman, Glossop & Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co. in February 1917 (Some sources state 1923).
Martin, Hall & Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co. in 1932/1933.
W.S. Savage and Co. were bought out by Frank Cobb & Co.
Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd. were acquired by Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd. in 1983.
Frank Cobb died in 1957.
The Frank Cobb Group of Companies went into liquidation in 1986.
Plated mark of Frank Cobb & Co.:
Frank Cobb & Co. entered their marks with the Sheffield Assay Office:
Entered 1st April 1903
Entered 18th January 1905
Entered 14th August 1907
A further 'FC' mark was entered at the SAO on the 15th November 1934.
Frank Cobb & Co. entered their mark, 'F.C' contained within a heart-shaped device, with the Chester Assay Office on the 11th March 1911.
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Promotional advertisement issued in 1906 by the City of Sheffield, through its Town Development Department, extolling the virtues of the city's products:
Development Department - Sheffield - 1906
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Development Department - Sheffield - 1906
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P.A. RAMMUSSEN
Sheffield
Mr. P. A. Rammussen, a silversmith of Sheffield, one of the artisans sent by the Society of Arts to report on the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867, observes : —“The cost at which silver-work is produced in different countries varies considerably, and is affected by a number of causes, such as wages, cost of materials, duties, employment of machinery, or adaptation of labour-saving processes. In the ordinary kind of silver-work for the dinner or tea table, it is not difficult to arrive at a comparison. Some of the English work of that description is very good; plain forms, easily kept clean, extremely well polished ; in some instances beautifully engraved and very substantial. They cannot be matched by any on the Continent, but their price is naturally much higher. Their heavy weight forms, of course, an important item in this respect. In France they are produced cheaper, and in other countries still more so, but nearly always considerably lighter. Wages are, generally speaking, higher in England than on the Continent.
Source: The Art Journal - Vol. XIV - 1875
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Sheffield
Mr. P. A. Rammussen, a silversmith of Sheffield, one of the artisans sent by the Society of Arts to report on the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867, observes : —“The cost at which silver-work is produced in different countries varies considerably, and is affected by a number of causes, such as wages, cost of materials, duties, employment of machinery, or adaptation of labour-saving processes. In the ordinary kind of silver-work for the dinner or tea table, it is not difficult to arrive at a comparison. Some of the English work of that description is very good; plain forms, easily kept clean, extremely well polished ; in some instances beautifully engraved and very substantial. They cannot be matched by any on the Continent, but their price is naturally much higher. Their heavy weight forms, of course, an important item in this respect. In France they are produced cheaper, and in other countries still more so, but nearly always considerably lighter. Wages are, generally speaking, higher in England than on the Continent.
Source: The Art Journal - Vol. XIV - 1875
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PRYOR, TYZACK & Co., later, PRYOR, TYZACK & SHARMAN
80, Division Street, later, Granville Street, Sheffield
Dissolution of Partnership
Pryor, Tyzack and Co.—Manufacturers of silver plate. John Pryor, Edw. Tyzack. Debts received and paid by Ed. Tyzack, who will in future carry on the business. 14lh June 1857.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List - 1876
Dissolution of Partnership
Pryor Tyzack and Sharman.—Silver plate manufacturers. John Pryor, Ed. Tyzack, Chas. Sharman. As regards C. Sharman. 25th November 1864.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List - 1876
Pyror, Tyzack & Co. entered their mark, 'PT', with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th September 1861:
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80, Division Street, later, Granville Street, Sheffield
Dissolution of Partnership
Pryor, Tyzack and Co.—Manufacturers of silver plate. John Pryor, Edw. Tyzack. Debts received and paid by Ed. Tyzack, who will in future carry on the business. 14lh June 1857.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List - 1876
Dissolution of Partnership
Pryor Tyzack and Sharman.—Silver plate manufacturers. John Pryor, Ed. Tyzack, Chas. Sharman. As regards C. Sharman. 25th November 1864.
Source: The Birmingham and District and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List - 1876
Pyror, Tyzack & Co. entered their mark, 'PT', with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th September 1861:
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F.J. FOWLER
17, Copper Street, Sheffield
F.J. Fowler - Sheffield - 1850
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17, Copper Street, Sheffield
F.J. Fowler - Sheffield - 1850
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