Some Sheffield Advertisements and Information
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I. BADGER & SON
Carlton Works, Eyre Lane, Sheffield
I. Badger & Son - Sheffield - 1860
Badger is not an uncommon name in Sheffield, but perhaps the above may be identified with 'Badger, Worrall & Armitage' (Thomas Badger, William Worrall, ? Armitage) who entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1844, or Thomas Badger, who entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1847.
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Carlton Works, Eyre Lane, Sheffield
I. Badger & Son - Sheffield - 1860
Badger is not an uncommon name in Sheffield, but perhaps the above may be identified with 'Badger, Worrall & Armitage' (Thomas Badger, William Worrall, ? Armitage) who entered their mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1844, or Thomas Badger, who entered his mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1847.
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J. BRIGHT & Co.
Livingstone Works, 54, Holly Street, Sheffield
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1876
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1882
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1883
J. Bright had been with Henry Wilkinson & Co. for 25 years.
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Livingstone Works, 54, Holly Street, Sheffield
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1876
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1882
J. Bright & Co. - Sheffield - 1883
J. Bright had been with Henry Wilkinson & Co. for 25 years.
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WILLIAM SANSOM & Co.
35, later, 105, Norfolk Street, Sheffield
W. Sansom & Co. - Sheffield - 1837
William Sansom was Master of the Cutlers Company in 1826. His business was noted at 35, Norfolk Street, Sheffield in 1837, and 105, Norfolk Street, Sheffield in 1846.
This is presumably the same William Sansom who registered his mark, 'WS' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office as a Plateworker of Union Street, Sheffield, on the 4th June 1833.
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35, later, 105, Norfolk Street, Sheffield
W. Sansom & Co. - Sheffield - 1837
William Sansom was Master of the Cutlers Company in 1826. His business was noted at 35, Norfolk Street, Sheffield in 1837, and 105, Norfolk Street, Sheffield in 1846.
This is presumably the same William Sansom who registered his mark, 'WS' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office as a Plateworker of Union Street, Sheffield, on the 4th June 1833.
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JOHN OXLEY
25, Charles Street, Sheffield
Example of the work and mark of John Oxley. A folding fruit knife retailed by Muirhead of Glasgow and assayed at Sheffield in 1841:
Example 2 - A folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1855:
John Oxley registered his mark 'I.O' contained with an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office, on the 19th April 1841.
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25, Charles Street, Sheffield
Example of the work and mark of John Oxley. A folding fruit knife retailed by Muirhead of Glasgow and assayed at Sheffield in 1841:
Example 2 - A folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1855:
John Oxley registered his mark 'I.O' contained with an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office, on the 19th April 1841.
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WILLIAM NEEDHAM
18, Jessop Street, Sheffield
An example of the work of William Needham, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1898:
William Needham registered his mark 'W·N' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th June 1891. The mark is sometimes to be found without the pellet.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlSheffield4.html#M
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18, Jessop Street, Sheffield
An example of the work of William Needham, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1898:
William Needham registered his mark 'W·N' contained within an oblong punch, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 30th June 1891. The mark is sometimes to be found without the pellet.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlSheffield4.html#M
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JONATHAN BELL
26, South Street, Sheffield Moor
An example of the work of Jonathan Bell, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1867:
JB - Sheffield - 1867
Jonathan Bell registered his mark 'JB' contained within an heraldic shield, with the Sheffield Assay Office, on the 12th October 1854.
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26, South Street, Sheffield Moor
An example of the work of Jonathan Bell, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1867:
JB - Sheffield - 1867
Jonathan Bell registered his mark 'JB' contained within an heraldic shield, with the Sheffield Assay Office, on the 12th October 1854.
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C.W. FLETCHER & SONS Ltd.
Sterling Works, Bramall Lane, Sterling Works, Arundel Street, Sheffield. 103, Vyse Street, Birmingham. Marshall and Beak Streets, London
C.W. Fletcher & Sons Ltd. - Sheffield - 1946
Established by Charles William Fletcher in 1891. They converted into a limited liability company in c.1907. Also in 1907 Fletchers acquired the London silversmiths, Brewis & Co..
C.W. Fletcher & Sons Ltd. were noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fair of 1922, where they were described as 'Manufacturers of Silver and Electro Plate Challenge Trophies, Table Ware, Britannia Metal Ware, Canteens, Spoons, Forks, Stainless Cutlery, Pocket Fruit Knives.'
Charles William Fletcher died in 1932, aged 66 years.
An example of the work of Charles William Fletcher, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1907:
Charles William Fletcher registered his mark 'C.W.F' contained within an oblong punch with rounded ends, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 8th May 1894.
The company also registered their marks with the London Assay Office, no doubt for their output from the old Brewis & Co. workshops. The marks 'C.W.F' and 'CWF' , both in oblong punches with rounded ends, were entered on the 12th May 1912 and the 11th December 1914.
Example of the London marks:
CWF - London - 1919
The company were still making flatware until at least the 1980's, with most of their output being sold through the New York firm of James Robinson Inc.
The company are still in business today. Their address is C.W.Fletcher & Sons Limited, Sterling Works, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
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Sterling Works, Bramall Lane, Sterling Works, Arundel Street, Sheffield. 103, Vyse Street, Birmingham. Marshall and Beak Streets, London
C.W. Fletcher & Sons Ltd. - Sheffield - 1946
Established by Charles William Fletcher in 1891. They converted into a limited liability company in c.1907. Also in 1907 Fletchers acquired the London silversmiths, Brewis & Co..
C.W. Fletcher & Sons Ltd. were noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fair of 1922, where they were described as 'Manufacturers of Silver and Electro Plate Challenge Trophies, Table Ware, Britannia Metal Ware, Canteens, Spoons, Forks, Stainless Cutlery, Pocket Fruit Knives.'
Charles William Fletcher died in 1932, aged 66 years.
An example of the work of Charles William Fletcher, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1907:
Charles William Fletcher registered his mark 'C.W.F' contained within an oblong punch with rounded ends, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 8th May 1894.
The company also registered their marks with the London Assay Office, no doubt for their output from the old Brewis & Co. workshops. The marks 'C.W.F' and 'CWF' , both in oblong punches with rounded ends, were entered on the 12th May 1912 and the 11th December 1914.
Example of the London marks:
CWF - London - 1919
The company were still making flatware until at least the 1980's, with most of their output being sold through the New York firm of James Robinson Inc.
The company are still in business today. Their address is C.W.Fletcher & Sons Limited, Sterling Works, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
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SUTHERLAND & RHODEN
Carver Street, Sheffield
An example of the work of Sutherland & Rhoden, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1917:
Sutherland & Roden registered their marks 'GGR' (George Guirren Rhoden) contained within an oval, in two variations, the first, with an outline oval ring, on the 17th March 1897, and the second, as per the example shown above, on the 31st August 1889, with the Sheffield Assay Office.
Another example of the work of Sutherland & Rhoden, a pair of cased pickle forks, assayed at Sheffield in 1904:
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Carver Street, Sheffield
An example of the work of Sutherland & Rhoden, a folding fruit knife assayed at Sheffield in 1917:
Sutherland & Roden registered their marks 'GGR' (George Guirren Rhoden) contained within an oval, in two variations, the first, with an outline oval ring, on the 17th March 1897, and the second, as per the example shown above, on the 31st August 1889, with the Sheffield Assay Office.
Another example of the work of Sutherland & Rhoden, a pair of cased pickle forks, assayed at Sheffield in 1904:
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JAMES CHESTERMAN & Co.Ltd.
Bow Works, Pomona Street, later, Ecclesall Street, Sheffield
Example of the work of James Chesterman & Co.Ltd., a tape measure, 30mm in diameter, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1904:
James Chesterman had established his business with a Mr. Housfield in 1821, they were located at Nursery Street, Sheffield. The business specialised in making measuring tapes and instruments. In 1837 James Chesterman was listed as patentee of the spring tape measure and self rolling window blind. William Chesterman was elected Master Cutler in 1880. In 1963 the business was amalgamated with that of John Rabone & Sons of Birmingham, who manufacturered similar products, to become Rabone Chesterman. In 1990 Rabone Chesterman was taken over by Stanley Tools.
James Chesterman & Co. - Sheffield - 1874
James Chesterman & Co. entered their mark 'WC' (William Chesterman) contained within a heraldic shield, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 11th November 1885.
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Bow Works, Pomona Street, later, Ecclesall Street, Sheffield
Example of the work of James Chesterman & Co.Ltd., a tape measure, 30mm in diameter, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1904:
James Chesterman had established his business with a Mr. Housfield in 1821, they were located at Nursery Street, Sheffield. The business specialised in making measuring tapes and instruments. In 1837 James Chesterman was listed as patentee of the spring tape measure and self rolling window blind. William Chesterman was elected Master Cutler in 1880. In 1963 the business was amalgamated with that of John Rabone & Sons of Birmingham, who manufacturered similar products, to become Rabone Chesterman. In 1990 Rabone Chesterman was taken over by Stanley Tools.
James Chesterman & Co. - Sheffield - 1874
James Chesterman & Co. entered their mark 'WC' (William Chesterman) contained within a heraldic shield, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 11th November 1885.
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JAMES DEWSNAP
10, Thomas Street, Sheffield, and 22, Ely Place, Holborn, London, later, Coromandel Works, Sidney Street, Sheffield and 10, Falcon Avenue, London
James Dewsnap - Sheffield - 1878
James Dewsnap - Sheffield - 1879
Established in 1841. James Dewsnap entered his mark 'J·D' contained within an oval with points top and bottom, with the Sheffield Assay Office on 28th June 1875.
The business was noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fairs of 1922 and 1929.
Their premises at the Portobello Works, 78-84 Sidney Street, were destroyed by an air raid on Sheffield in December 1940.
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10, Thomas Street, Sheffield, and 22, Ely Place, Holborn, London, later, Coromandel Works, Sidney Street, Sheffield and 10, Falcon Avenue, London
James Dewsnap - Sheffield - 1878
James Dewsnap - Sheffield - 1879
Established in 1841. James Dewsnap entered his mark 'J·D' contained within an oval with points top and bottom, with the Sheffield Assay Office on 28th June 1875.
The business was noted as exhibitors at the British Industries Fairs of 1922 and 1929.
Their premises at the Portobello Works, 78-84 Sidney Street, were destroyed by an air raid on Sheffield in December 1940.
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RHODES BROTHERS
12, Mulberry Street, Sheffield
Rhodes Brothers - Sheffield - 1859
Rhodes Brothers were noted as working at least from 1854 to 1863.
Rhodes Brothers entered their mark 'R' 'B' contained in two squares with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 27th August 1855.
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12, Mulberry Street, Sheffield
Rhodes Brothers - Sheffield - 1859
Rhodes Brothers were noted as working at least from 1854 to 1863.
Rhodes Brothers entered their mark 'R' 'B' contained in two squares with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 27th August 1855.
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FORD & MEDLEY
Wizard Works, later Emu Works, Eyre Street, and 137-139, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Ford & Medley Ltd. - Sheffield - 1911
Established in 1879. Early partners were Joseph and Thomas Medley. In 1903 the partners were Albert and Thomas Medley. The business was converted into a limited liability company in 1910. Ford & Medley ceased trading in the early 1930's.
Ford & Medley registered their mark 'F' '&' 'M' contained within individual square punches with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 10th January 1900.
Ford & Medley used the trade name 'Wake Knot' on its plated flatware.
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Wizard Works, later Emu Works, Eyre Street, and 137-139, Arundel Street, Sheffield
Ford & Medley Ltd. - Sheffield - 1911
Established in 1879. Early partners were Joseph and Thomas Medley. In 1903 the partners were Albert and Thomas Medley. The business was converted into a limited liability company in 1910. Ford & Medley ceased trading in the early 1930's.
Ford & Medley registered their mark 'F' '&' 'M' contained within individual square punches with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 10th January 1900.
Ford & Medley used the trade name 'Wake Knot' on its plated flatware.
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BRIGHT & SONS
Sheffield and Buxton
Bright & Sons - Sheffield and Buxton - 1830
The business of Isaac Bright, and his sons, Maurice (1796-1848) and Selim (1799-1891). Following the death of Maurice, his widow, Henrietta, and their sons Herbert and Frederick opened another branch in Scarborough.
Another of Isaac sons, Henry Bright (b.1817), became a jeweller in Leamington. Isaac's youngest son, Edward (b.1819), was in partnership with Henry for a while but then relocated to Brighton and set up as a jeweller there.
Isaac's brother was Philip Bright (1784-1841) a Doncaster jeweller.
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Sheffield and Buxton
Bright & Sons - Sheffield and Buxton - 1830
The business of Isaac Bright, and his sons, Maurice (1796-1848) and Selim (1799-1891). Following the death of Maurice, his widow, Henrietta, and their sons Herbert and Frederick opened another branch in Scarborough.
Another of Isaac sons, Henry Bright (b.1817), became a jeweller in Leamington. Isaac's youngest son, Edward (b.1819), was in partnership with Henry for a while but then relocated to Brighton and set up as a jeweller there.
Isaac's brother was Philip Bright (1784-1841) a Doncaster jeweller.
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SHEFFIELD CUTLERY Co.
21, Sycamore Street, Sheffield
Sheffield Cutlery Co. - Sheffield - 1896
The Sheffield Cutlery Co. registered their mark 'S' 'C' 'Co.' contained within three separate circular punches, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 18th September 1897.
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21, Sycamore Street, Sheffield
Sheffield Cutlery Co. - Sheffield - 1896
The Sheffield Cutlery Co. registered their mark 'S' 'C' 'Co.' contained within three separate circular punches, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 18th September 1897.
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SHEFFIELD MANUFACTURING SILVERSMITHS' ASSOCIATION
Scarborough
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1903
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1905
Sheffield Mn'fg. Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1907
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1908
Established in 1884.
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Scarborough
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1903
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1905
Sheffield Mn'fg. Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1907
Sheffield Manufacturing Silversmiths' Association - Scarborough - 1908
Established in 1884.
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SHEFFIELD GOODS MANUFACTURING SUPPLY COMPANY
THE SHEFFIELD GOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
W. CHEETHAM & SONS
Havelock Works, Young Street, Sheffield
Sheffield Goods Manufacturing Supply Company - Sheffield - 1896
W. Cheetham & Sons - Sheffield - 1909
The Sheffield Goods Manufacturing Co. - Sheffield - 1910
W. Cheetham & Sons - Sheffield - 1911
The various guises of William Cheetham. His business appears to have been established in 1881.
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THE SHEFFIELD GOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
W. CHEETHAM & SONS
Havelock Works, Young Street, Sheffield
Sheffield Goods Manufacturing Supply Company - Sheffield - 1896
W. Cheetham & Sons - Sheffield - 1909
The Sheffield Goods Manufacturing Co. - Sheffield - 1910
W. Cheetham & Sons - Sheffield - 1911
The various guises of William Cheetham. His business appears to have been established in 1881.
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T.C. WILSON & Co.
Lion Plate and Cutlery Works, Sheffield
T.C. Wilson & Co. - Sheffield - 1897
T.C. Wilson & Co. - Sheffield - 1899
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Lion Plate and Cutlery Works, Sheffield
T.C. Wilson & Co. - Sheffield - 1897
T.C. Wilson & Co. - Sheffield - 1899
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SINGLETON & PRIESTMAN
Pond Hill, later, 58 Arundel Lane, Sheffield and 53 New Broad Street, London
An example of the work and mark of Singleton & Priestman of Sheffield, a folding combination fruit knife and fork, being the design and bearing the marks of J. Clarkson's Patent and assayed at Sheffield in 1898:
Singleton & Priestman (William Singleton and Edmund Priestman) entered their mark 'S & P' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 13th May 1896.
The firm was noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1922.
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Pond Hill, later, 58 Arundel Lane, Sheffield and 53 New Broad Street, London
An example of the work and mark of Singleton & Priestman of Sheffield, a folding combination fruit knife and fork, being the design and bearing the marks of J. Clarkson's Patent and assayed at Sheffield in 1898:
Singleton & Priestman (William Singleton and Edmund Priestman) entered their mark 'S & P' contained within an oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 13th May 1896.
The firm was noted as an exhibitor at the British Industries Fair of 1922.
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BROOKES & CROOKES
Atlantic Works, St. Philip's Road, Sheffield
An example of the works of Brookes & Crookes of Sheffield, a combination folding fruit knife and fork, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1883:
Brookes & Crookes (John Brookes & Thomas Crookes) entered two sets of marks with the Sheffield Assay Office. Firstly 'B & C' without outline, on the 17th November 1864, and secondly 'B & C' in separate punches, on the 15th December 1893. As can be seen from the above example, the second set of marks appear to have been in use for at least 10 years before the registration. This may be a case of an unregistered mark in use, or possibly an error in the records of the assay office.
BROOKES & CROOKES, CUTLERY MANUFACTURERS, ATLANTIC WORKS, SHEFFIELD
This widely known and thoroughly typical firm was founded about forty years ago by the late Mr. Brookes, and the business is now continued very successfully, under the old title, by the surviving partner, Mr. Crookes, in conjunction with his two sons. For the past thirty-four years the firm have had their headquarters at the present address, and their large premises here, known as the Atlantic Works, form one of the most extensive and best organised industrial establishments in Sheffield. They comprise several large and lofty blocks of buildings, well arranged and admirably equipped throughout, and here the firm employ about one hundred and fifty highly skilled workmen in all branches of high-class cutlery manufacture, their leading lines being in spring knives, table-knives, razors, scissors, dressing-case instruments, &c., every blade of which is forged from the very finest steel for cutlery purposes. They have brought out many special articles that have gained a world-wide fame, and one of these is their celebrated explorer’s knife, a veritable multum in parvo, which has been named after Mr. H. M. Stanley, of Central African fame. One of these knives was sent to Mr. Stanley by the firm, and in acknowledging the receipt of it the explorer dilated at considerable length upon its merits, concluding with the words: “I think it a marvel of utility, for which accept my hearty thanks.” Other special knives for hunters, fishermen, sportsmen, smokers, florists, and others show that Messrs. Brookes & Crookes have prosecuted their enquiries very diligently in finding out the kind of article most likely to meet with favour in these connections, and the list has been further extended by the addition of the “Cartridge” knife, various smokers’ knives, and the “Triple-Action Guard Razor,” all of which have been eminently successful. Of ladies’ knives, penknives, office knives, razors, scissors, and many other articles of high-class cutlery, the variety produced by this noted house is almost infinite, and in the matter of quality and finish they are unexcelled by anything else of the same kind in the market.
For Messrs. Brookes & Crookes’ manufactures there is a great and constant demand in all parts of the world, and the firm’s trade is consequently one of great magnitude and widespread range, extending throughout the home markets, and, through the medium of shippers, to all the Colonies and foreign countries. Though every kind of first-class cutlery is here manufactured, it may be said that Messrs. Brookes & Crookes have their chief speciality in high-class pocket-knives. Their productions in this line have no superior anywhere, and are used daily by royalty and by every section of the community capable of properly appreciating an article which is alike perfect in design, material, and workmanship.
The firm under notice have gained high honours at the great international exhibitions—notably at London (1862), Paris (1867), Vienna (1873), Philadelphia (1876), Paris (1878), Brussels (1880), and Calcutta (1883-4); and few firms have done so much to maintain the honour and renown of Sheffield as the greatest centre in the world for the production of cutlery of absolutely the first quality and workmanship. Messrs. Brookes & Crookes are held in high esteem and confidence in the trade, and under the able administration of Mr. Thomas Crookes and his two experienced sons, the house bids fair to hold its eminent position as worthily as ever for many years to come.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1893
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Atlantic Works, St. Philip's Road, Sheffield
An example of the works of Brookes & Crookes of Sheffield, a combination folding fruit knife and fork, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1883:
Brookes & Crookes (John Brookes & Thomas Crookes) entered two sets of marks with the Sheffield Assay Office. Firstly 'B & C' without outline, on the 17th November 1864, and secondly 'B & C' in separate punches, on the 15th December 1893. As can be seen from the above example, the second set of marks appear to have been in use for at least 10 years before the registration. This may be a case of an unregistered mark in use, or possibly an error in the records of the assay office.
BROOKES & CROOKES, CUTLERY MANUFACTURERS, ATLANTIC WORKS, SHEFFIELD
This widely known and thoroughly typical firm was founded about forty years ago by the late Mr. Brookes, and the business is now continued very successfully, under the old title, by the surviving partner, Mr. Crookes, in conjunction with his two sons. For the past thirty-four years the firm have had their headquarters at the present address, and their large premises here, known as the Atlantic Works, form one of the most extensive and best organised industrial establishments in Sheffield. They comprise several large and lofty blocks of buildings, well arranged and admirably equipped throughout, and here the firm employ about one hundred and fifty highly skilled workmen in all branches of high-class cutlery manufacture, their leading lines being in spring knives, table-knives, razors, scissors, dressing-case instruments, &c., every blade of which is forged from the very finest steel for cutlery purposes. They have brought out many special articles that have gained a world-wide fame, and one of these is their celebrated explorer’s knife, a veritable multum in parvo, which has been named after Mr. H. M. Stanley, of Central African fame. One of these knives was sent to Mr. Stanley by the firm, and in acknowledging the receipt of it the explorer dilated at considerable length upon its merits, concluding with the words: “I think it a marvel of utility, for which accept my hearty thanks.” Other special knives for hunters, fishermen, sportsmen, smokers, florists, and others show that Messrs. Brookes & Crookes have prosecuted their enquiries very diligently in finding out the kind of article most likely to meet with favour in these connections, and the list has been further extended by the addition of the “Cartridge” knife, various smokers’ knives, and the “Triple-Action Guard Razor,” all of which have been eminently successful. Of ladies’ knives, penknives, office knives, razors, scissors, and many other articles of high-class cutlery, the variety produced by this noted house is almost infinite, and in the matter of quality and finish they are unexcelled by anything else of the same kind in the market.
For Messrs. Brookes & Crookes’ manufactures there is a great and constant demand in all parts of the world, and the firm’s trade is consequently one of great magnitude and widespread range, extending throughout the home markets, and, through the medium of shippers, to all the Colonies and foreign countries. Though every kind of first-class cutlery is here manufactured, it may be said that Messrs. Brookes & Crookes have their chief speciality in high-class pocket-knives. Their productions in this line have no superior anywhere, and are used daily by royalty and by every section of the community capable of properly appreciating an article which is alike perfect in design, material, and workmanship.
The firm under notice have gained high honours at the great international exhibitions—notably at London (1862), Paris (1867), Vienna (1873), Philadelphia (1876), Paris (1878), Brussels (1880), and Calcutta (1883-4); and few firms have done so much to maintain the honour and renown of Sheffield as the greatest centre in the world for the production of cutlery of absolutely the first quality and workmanship. Messrs. Brookes & Crookes are held in high esteem and confidence in the trade, and under the able administration of Mr. Thomas Crookes and his two experienced sons, the house bids fair to hold its eminent position as worthily as ever for many years to come.
Source: Progress - Commerce - 1893
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JAMES FENTON
74, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of James Fenton of Birmingham, a folding fruit knife, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1867:
James Fenton entered his mark 'JF' contained in a oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 20th November 1854.
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74, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
An example of the work of James Fenton of Birmingham, a folding fruit knife, assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1867:
James Fenton entered his mark 'JF' contained in a oblong punch with clipped corners, with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 20th November 1854.
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