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1768 The "Butler" trademark was registered by the Cutlers Company. | 1768 The "Butler" trademark was registered by the Cutlers Company. | ||
1825 G. and J. Butler were knife manufacturers in Trinity Street<ref>1825 General & Commercial Directory of Sheffield</ref> | |||
1914 Manufacturers of cutlery and electro-plate. Specialities: "Cavendish" cutlery and electro-plate, cabinets and cases of cutlery and plate, presentation outfits, prizes for sports, spoons and forks, fish and dessert sets, wedding and Christmas presents etc.<ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | 1914 Manufacturers of cutlery and electro-plate. Specialities: "Cavendish" cutlery and electro-plate, cabinets and cases of cutlery and plate, presentation outfits, prizes for sports, spoons and forks, fish and dessert sets, wedding and Christmas presents etc.<ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 15 October 2020
of Trinity Works, Sheffield. London Showrooms at 62 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1. (1922)
Ditto Address. Telephone: Central 6976. Cables: "Butler, Sheffield". (1929)
Established 1681
1681 The "Key" trademark was registered.
1768 The "Butler" trademark was registered by the Cutlers Company.
1825 G. and J. Butler were knife manufacturers in Trinity Street[1]
1914 Manufacturers of cutlery and electro-plate. Specialities: "Cavendish" cutlery and electro-plate, cabinets and cases of cutlery and plate, presentation outfits, prizes for sports, spoons and forks, fish and dessert sets, wedding and Christmas presents etc.[2]
1922 British Industries Fair Advert for Famous Sheffield Cutlery to suit all markets. "Cavendish" Cutlery and Plate. Butler's "Keen" Razors. Spoons and Forks. Fish and Dessert Sets. "Non-Stain" Cutlery. Cabinets and Cases of Cutlery and Plate for presentation etc. (Stand No. E3) [3]
1929 British Industries Fair Advert for 'World Famous Sheffield Cutlery and Silver Plate'. "Cavendish" Brand, "Non-Stain" Table Cutlery, Forks, Spoons, Pocket, Sporting Knives, Scissors, Cases, "Keen" Razors, Safety Razors, Blades, Butcher's, Cook's Knives, Fish and Desserts, Cases, Canteens. (Cutlery Section - Stand No. J.52) [4]
By 1980s was part of Crown House Group.
1987 Crown Group was acquired by Coloroll but Butler was to be sold[5]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 1825 General & Commercial Directory of Sheffield
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- ↑ 1922 British Industries Fair Advert xliv; and p14
- ↑ 1929 British Industries Fair Advert 13; and p33
- ↑ The Times, August 20, 1987