Catalogue description Records of James Dixon, silversmiths, cutlery, flatware and hollow ware manufacturers

This record is held by Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum

Details of DIX
Reference: DIX
Title: Records of James Dixon, silversmiths, cutlery, flatware and hollow ware manufacturers
Description:

Workman's prices and costings for buffing work and finished objects, c1883-1969; Flow chart for hollow ware production 1978; stamp shop stock control for sugar tongs 1980. Also firms history [FH.079-081].
Date: c1883-1980
Held by: Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

James Dixon, silversmiths, cutlery, flatware and hollow ware manufacturers of Cornish Place, Sheffield
Physical description: 1 volume
Subjects:
  • Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire
  • Metal industry
Administrative / biographical background:

Firm founded in 1806, made plated goods and Britannia metal goods. Cornish Place, on Green Lane/Ball Street/Cornish Street, was started in 1822 and employed 800 people.
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