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Established in 1847 by John Round at Sheffield and was located at Tudor Street. John Round's son, Edwin, became a partner shortly after. By 1876 a second factory was opened at the Arundel Plate Works. The business amalgamated with Ridge, Allcard & Co. in 1886. The firm also had a presence in London (8, Holborn Circus and 112, Hatton Garden and 15, Charterhouse Street and Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn) and Montreal (8, Union Buildings, Francois Xavier Street, later, Coristine Building, St. Paul Street), and was acquired in the 1930's by Joseph Rodgers & Sons and transferred to their Pond Hill Works.

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One of the principal changes of the last few months in the trade has been the amalgamation of the firm of Ridge, Allcard & Co., of Lion Works, Eyre Lane, with that of John Round & Son (Limited), Tudor Works. Messrs. Round & Son have achieved an enviable notoriety by the quality of their goods, and their registered trade mark "J.R. & S." and a globe, with the inscription in the margin "All the Round" are well-known throughout the trade. Mr. Joseph Ridge will take the management of the amalgamated business, and his practical experience, extending over several years, will doubtless increase rather than diminish the fame both firms have obtained in separate trading.

Source: The Jeweller and Metalworker - 15th January 1886

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John Round - Sheffield - 1858

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OBITUARY NOTICE

Mr. Joseph Gamble* was probably the oldest of the Sheffield steelmakers. He was a native of the city, and served his apprenticeship in one of its shops. Since 1871 his firm have been associated with the Wadsley Bridge Steel Works, which, from small beginnings, has become one of the principal steel concerns in Sheffield. He was also a director of John Round and Son, Ltd., Davey Bros., Ltd.. and Ibbotson Bros, and Co., Ltd

Source: Page's Weekly - 3rd November 1905


*Joseph Gamble, along with Henry Pawson and J.W. Barber, acquired the business of John Round & Son in c.1874.

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An example of the maker's mark of John Round & Son, Ltd.:


JR - Sheffield - 1896/1897

This mark was registered with the Sheffield Assay Office in July 1874.

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John Round & Son Limited - Sheffield - 1879

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LATEST WILLS

ALDERMAN JOSEPH GAMBLE, of Southbourne, Clarkhouse Road, Sheffield, merchant and manufacturer, of Messrs. Moss and Gamble Bros., steel manufacturers, Sheffield, chairman of Davy Bros. Ltd., director of Ibbotson Bros. & Co., Ltd., chairman of John Round and Son, Ltd., and the Pelham Rolling Mills Company, Ltd. £89, 574.

Source: Page's Weekly - 16th March 1906

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An example of the work and mark of John Round & Son, pre c.1896:


JR & S Crown EP

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John Round & Son Limited - Sheffield - 1879

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John Round & Son - Montreal - 1861

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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 John Round and Edwin Round, both of Sheffield, in the county of York, Silversmiths and Electro Plate Manufacturers and Copartners, trading under the style or firm of John Round and Son.

Notice is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the above-named persons has been summoned to be held at the Queen's Hotel, New-street Station, Birmingham, on the 10tb day of October, 1870, at half-past one o'clock in the afternoon precisely. - Dated this 23rd day of September, 1870.

BURDEKIN, SMITH, and PYE SMITH, No. 25, Norfolk-street, Sheffield, Attorneys for the said Debtors.

Source: The London Gazette - 27th September 1870


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 John Bound and Edwin Round, both of Sheffield, in the county of York, Silversmiths and Electro Plate Manufacturers and Copartners, trading under the style or firm of John Round and Son.

Notice is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the separate creditors of John Round, one of the above-named persons, has been summoned to be held at the Queen’s Hotel, New-street Station, Birmingham, on the 10th day of October, 1870, at four o'clock in the afternoon precisely.—Dated this 23rd day of September, 1870.

BURDEKIN, SMITH, and PYE SMITH, No. 25, Norfolk-street, Sheffield, Attorneys for the said Debtors.

Source: The London Gazette - 27th September 1870


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 John Bound and Edwin Round, both of Sheffield, in the county of York, Silversmiths and Electro Plate Manufacturers and Copartners, trading under the style or firm of John Round and Son.

Notice is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the separate creditors of Edwin Round, one of the above-named persons, has been summoned to be held at the Queen’s Hotel, New-street Station, Birmingham, on the 10th day of October, 1870, at four o'clock in the afternoon precisely.—Dated this 23rd day of September, 1870.

BURDEKIN, SMITH, and PYE SMITH, No. 25, Norfolk-street, Sheffield, Attorneys for the said Debtors.

Source: The London Gazette - 27th September 1870

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John Round & Son, Limited - Montreal - 1906

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DEATHS

Skinner:- June 7, at No.13, Highfield terrrace, Walter Skinner, aged 41; a faithful servant with John Round and Sons 29 years. Friends will please accept this intimation.

Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 11th June 1881

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John Round & Son, Limited - Sheffield - 1905

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The trade mark of John Round & Son, Limited that was registered in Argentina in 1909:


John Round & Son, Limited - Argentina - 1909

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A silver cup by John Round & Son, Ltd. presented by Charlesworth & Co. to The Royal International Horticultural Exhibition in 1912:


John Round & Son, Ltd - Sheffield - 1912

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John Round & Sons, Limited - Montreal - 1920

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DEATHS

Crouch:- April 6, at 7, Norfolk lane, John Crouch, silver polisher, aged 74 years. For upwards of 25 years a faithful servant of John Round and Son Limited.

Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 8th April 1880

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John Round & Sons, Limited - Montreal - 1920

Canadian agents for the Middletown Silver Company.

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Messrs. John Round & Son, of Tudor Works, Sheffield, have, for the convenience of their friends, published a small pocket edition of their spoon and fork catalogue, and state that they will be pleased, upon application, to supply the. trade with a number free of charge for circulation among customers. The catalogue is illustrated with almost every pattern of spoon and fork manufactured, and the price lists are compiled with the usual care and attention to detail, for which this well known firm is celebrated. It also includes revised lists for re-plating and finishing spoons and forks and miscellaneous goods.

Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st July 1889

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