Thread: This Joseph Smith looks pretty old to me.

By 1852, the enterprise became "& Sons" - presumably with the addition of Joseph's son John.

Joseph Smith was a razor manufacturer, who was born in about 1785. The Company of Cutlers recorded the apprenticeship of Joseph Smith to his father, Isaac Smith, a razor maker in Stannington. Joseph was granted his Freedom in 1810. He first appeared in a Sheffield directory in 1833, trading from Radford Street. By 1852, the enterprise became "& Sons" - presumably with the addition of Joseph's son John. The enterprise employed ten men and three boys. By the late 1870s, it had moved to Solly Street. The trademark was "Joseph Smith & Sons, Celebrated Razors", above "3415" (granted in 1810). By 1887, the name and mark had been acquired by Joseph Allen & Sons.

Manah, you always seem to be able to dig up the most impressive detailed history on straight razors information, how do you do it? Always a pleasure reading your posts, and thank you for sharing.
Regards, Tony

Originally Posted by manah

Joseph Smith was a razor manufacturer, who was born in about
1785. The Company of Cutlers recorded the apprenticeship of Joseph Smith to his father, Isaac Smith, a razor maker in Stannington. Joseph was granted his Freedom in 1810. He first appeared in a Sheffield directory in 1833, trading from Radford Street. By 1852, the enterprise became "& Sons" - presumably with the addition of Joseph's son John. The enterprise employed ten men and three boys. By the late 1870s, it had moved to Solly Street. The trademark was "Joseph Smith & Sons, Celebrated Razors", above "3415" (granted in 1810). By 1887, the name and mark had been acquired by Joseph Allen & Sons.