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Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subisting between us the undersigned, James Deakin, William Pitchford Deakin, John Deakin, and Albert Deakin, in the businesses of Silversmiths and Cutlery Manufacturers, carried on by us at Sheffield, under the style of James Deakin and Sons, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as from the 14th of January, 1893, so far as relates to the said James Deakin. All debts owing to or by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said William Pitchford Deakin, John Deakin, and Albert Deakin, by whom the said businesses will be continued on their own account under the said style of James Deakin and Sons.—Dated 30th June, 1893.
JAMES DEAKIN. JOHN DEAKIN.
WM. P. DEAKIN. ALBERT DEAKIN.


Source: The London Gazette - 4th July 1893

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Board of Trade, 1, Whitehall Gardens, London, S.W.1,

8th November, 1918.

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 1, sub-section 7, of the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Act, 1918, and No. 11 of the Statutory Rules and Orders No. 265 of 1918 (Non-Ferrous Metal Industry), that Licences under the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Act have been granted by the Board of Trade to the undermentioned Companies, firms or individuals: —

James Deakin & Sons, Ltd., Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield.


Source: The London Gazette - 8th November 1918

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SHEFFIELD WORKMEN AND THE SMALL-POX

The workpeople of Messrs. James Deakin and Sons, Matilda Street, held a meeting last Monday to consider what steps should be taken with regard to small-pox. They agreed that the men should pay 6d., women 3d., boys and girls 1½. to maintain any of their number who may become afflicted by a contagious disease, or who may have it in their homes. This is to be continued for four weeks, the men to receive 25s., women 12s. 6d., boys and girls 6s 3d. weekly.


Source: The Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 19th November 1887

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Fruit-knives, assayed at Sheffield in 1904:

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JD/WD - Sheffield - 1904

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Kendall, Minshall & Co., wholesale export agents for James Deakin & Sons:

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Kendall, Minshall & Co. - London - 1877

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George Shuttleworth Greening F.C.A.

We much regret to announce that Mr. G.S. Greening, F.C.A., senior partner in the firm of Franklin, Greening & Co., died at his home in Sheffield after a long illness. Mr. Greening, who was in his 74th year, was a partner of the late Sir George Franklin with whom he became associated 55 years ago, and who died in 1916. He became an Associate of the Institute in July 1881 and a Fellow in May 1906; his membership of the Institute amongst the Sheffield Chartered Accountants was second only to that of Mr. N.W. Burbridge who became an Associate in 1880. He was managing director of G.& J.W. Hawksley, Ltd. and was formerly director of James Deakin & Sons, Ltd.

Mr. Greening did not take any active part in public affairs, although he was keenly interested in politics. He leaves three sons and a daughter, the eldest son, Mr. George E. Greening, F.C.A., being a partner in the firm.


Source: The Accountant - Volume 83 - 1930

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Walter Falkner of Southport, an 1884 agent for James Deakin & Sons:

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An advertisement presumably from James Deakin & Sons's Australian agent:

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A. Godwin - Melbourne - 1889

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A set of boxed salts and salt-spoons by James Deakin & Sons Ltd., assayed at Chester in 1893:

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A set of silver buttons by James Deakin & Sons Ltd., assayed at Chester in 1901:

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JD/WD - Chester - 1901

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JD/WD (John Deakin and William Deakin) - Chester - 1894

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Dishes, assayed at Birmingham in 1906:

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Buttons, assayed at Chester in 1902:

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JD/WD - Chester - 1902

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A Mother-of-Pearl handled fish-knife, assayed at Sheffield in 1890:

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JD/WD - Sheffield - 1890

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James Deakin and Sons of Sidney Works, Sheffield registered their mark at Chester on 21 January 1908. They had already registered their mark at London in 1865 and at Sheffield 15 November 1895. They worked at Matilda Street, where their works were situated which is where they began in about 1865. James worked with his sons William, John and Albert. They opened in London in 1888 and also in Glasgow and Belfast. The first was large and made cutlery, small silver articles and chased work known as Alexandra.

Among the variety of goods assayed at Chester are small pintrays, cigarette cases and miniature candlesticks.


Source: Chester Silver 1837-1962 : With Special Reference to the Chester Duty Books 1784-1840 - Maurice H. Ridgway, F.S.A - 1996

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A pair of butter-dishes, assayed at Sheffield, one in 1909, the other in 1912:

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JD/WD - Sheffield - 1909

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JD/WD - Sheffield - 1912

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SHAW & FISHER, SILVERSMITHS, ELECTRO-SILVER PLATERS, AND BRITANNIA-METAL MANUFACTURERS, NORFOLK PLACE, 39 TO 43, SUFFOLK ROAD, SHEFFIELD

One of the oldest and best-known firms engaged in the silver-plate industry at Sheffield is that of Messrs. Shaw & Fisher, whose extensive business was founded as far back as the year 1835. For many years this important concern was carried on by the founders, Messrs. Shaw & Fisher, and was subsequently continued under the proprietorship of Mr. Frederick Hall and Mr. Fisher, junior. The sole principal now is Mr. Hall, who has been associated with the house for half a century, and who retains the original title, so widely and favourably known in the home and export markets. The firm’s works comprise an extensive group of buildings in the form of a hollow square, covering a considerable area of ground, and possessing an excellent equipment of the best modern machinery and appliances for the purposes of the industry engaged in. A large number of hands are employed in the various departments.

About ten years ago the present proprietor added to the premises large offices and show-rooms, and these enable the firm to make an interesting display of their well-known manufactures in silver-plated and Britannia-metal goods, the leading specialities being tea and coffee sets, dishes, covers, &c., &c. Messrs. Shaw & Fisher are patentees of the celebrated seamless metal dish-covers (made in Britannia metal by a special process), and also of Hall’s Patent Infusor for teapots and urns. They likewise produce a registered two-handled teapot, which has a large sale. Another article manufactured by this house is an improved form of Hydrostatic Percolator, which is very successful, and Messrs. Shaw & Fisher have an exceedingly large demand for their various styles and sizes of earthenware jugs, with Britannia-metal and electro-plated covers. Messrs. Shaw & Fisher’s “Cross Arrow” Hard White-metal is one of the most celebrated and most useful specialities in the Sheffield trade. Medals from the great exhibitions at home and abroad testify to the merits of this firm’s manufactures, among which may be named the London, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, Sydney and Adelaide Exhibitions.

A very large and far-reaching home and export trade is controlled, and Messrs. Shaw & Fisher’s manufactures are in constant demand in the Continental, Australian and other foreign and Colonial markets, as well as in all parts of the United Kingdom. The whole business is personally superintended by Mr. Hall, the sole proprietor, assisted by his son who resides in Sheffield. They are thoroughly acquainted with the trade in all its details, having had a lifelong experience therein, and the administration of this old and representative business is marked by conspicuous ability, enterprise, and sound judgment. The telegraphic address of the house is: “Hallwahs, Sheffield.”


Source: Progress - Commerce - 1893

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Mr. James Deakin, founder of the firm of James Deakin and Sons, Limited, died at his residence, Sheffield, on the 21st inst., aged seventy-eight. Mr Deakin was one of the oldest and most respected of our Sheffield manufacturers. For several years his business has been under the active management of his three sons.

Source: The Engineer - 26th January 1900

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