James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield - Information

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J.D&S - Sheffield - 1886

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A Britannia Metal spirit flask by James Dixon & Sons:





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J.D&S - Sheffield - 1918

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THE CUTLERS' FEAST AND THE NEW CUTLER

Mr James Dixon, of the firm of Messrs James Dixon and Sons, silversmiths, Sheffield, was today formally installed Master Cutler of Sheffield for the ensuing year. The Right Hon. E. Stanhope is the chief political guest at the Cutlers' Feast this evening.

Source: South Wales Echo - 1st September 1887

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James Dixon & Sons - Sheffield - 1849

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J.W.D (James Willis Dixon) - London - 1902

This mark, in four sizes, was entered with the London Assay Office on the 3rd July 1873. Similar marks were entered on the 5th November 1883, 9th February 1897, 26th May 1905, 16th February 1910, and 30th April 1910.

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A silver plated and glass spirit flask by James Dixon & Sons:








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A helmut-shaped milk jug by James Dixon & Sons:






J·D&S - Sheffield - 1908


The jug was retailed through Wilson & Sharp of Edinburgh:


WILSON & SHARP - EDINBURGH

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James Dixon and Sons - Sheffield - 1879

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J·D&S - Sheffield - 1913

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James Dixon & Sons - Sheffield - 1914

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J·D&S - Sheffield - 1931

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Dessert knives by James Dixon & Sons, assayed at Sheffield in 1926:






J·D&S - Sheffield - 1926

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Napkin-rings by James Dixon & Sons, assayed at Sheffield in 1875:






J·D&S - Sheffield - 1875

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....Another noteworthy specimen of silver work is a statuette of Earl Fitzwilliam, in his colonel's uniform, presented to his lordship on the occasion of his golden wedding by the officers of the 1st West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry, which he commanded till 1886. His lordship is wearing the aigulet as aide-de-camp to the Queen, and also the ribbon and star of the Order of the Garter, the badges denoting the rank of colonel being on the shoulder knot. He is mounted on a favourite horse, The Owl, which was modelled from life, being sent from Wentworth for the purpose to Messrs. James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, the designers and manufacturers. The statuette is placed on an ebony plinth, the entire height being 24 inches. The modelling of the earl and his horse is remarkably fine.

Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1888

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Sheffield silverware and pewter manufacturers James Dixon & Sons Ltd have announced management changes. Michael Hill is now manager of the pewter and Britannia metal department, which has been in production since the early years of the 19th century and now has plans for further expansion of its range. Mr. Hill is a metallurgist by training. New production controller of the holloware department is Trevor Drabble while Cyril Rhodes is now senior manager of the same department, having returned to Dixons after five years.

Source: British Jeweller and Watch Buyer - March 1979

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OBITUARY NOTICES

The death is announced of Mr. W.F. Dixon, senior partner in the well known firm of James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield, London, &c.

Source: Newcastle Courant - 5th January 1872

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A paper-knife by James Dixon & Sons, assayed at Sheffield in 1897:






J·D&S - Sheffield - 1897

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A fork and spoon set by James Dixon & Sons, assayed at London in 1880:




J.W.D (James Willis Dixon) - London - 1880

This mark, in four sizes, was entered with the London Assay Office on the 3rd July 1873. Similar marks were entered on the 5th November 1883, 9th February 1897, 26th May 1905, 16th February 1910, and 30th April 1910.

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OBITUARY

Mr. James Dixon Fawcett, one of the partners in the silversmiths firm of James Dixon and Sons, Cornish-place, Sheffield, died on Saturday last. For three years he was on the School Board, and took a great interest in the farm experiment at Hollow Meadows. He was a keen sportsman, and at one time hunted regularly three times a week. He came of a well known Wesleyan family and his father was one of the first Mayors of Sheffield.

Source: The Leeds Mercury - 22nd December 1900

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