Mystery Sheffield from Ebay
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Now I've tracked 55 Andrew Street down to being one of the locations for the Talbot Works, that being Michael Hunter (& Son).
In 1846 and 1854 this Talbot Works appears to be at 55 Andrew Street.
In 1837 it is at Sheldon Row, and on 1905 its moved to Saville Street.
Appears it's probably just what they called their workshop, regardless of where that was!
Interestingly I have possibly found a name for the son as Gillbee? Or it could be the father, was in the 1828 directory I think. The 1825 listing is for Michael & Son though?
I'm only using the online copies of the directories, if anyone can tell me when the move from Andrew Street happened that would help me to date the razor a little closer. Obviously if I can pin down the move to Andrew Street as well I'd appreciate it, but sometime between '37 and '46 will do for now!
Most list Michael Hunter and sons as 1884 - 1892+, however it appears that they were manufacturing long before and after those dates.
Cheers
P