James Dixon and Sons
From Graces Guide
[[Image:|thumb| 1884. From Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire]]
of Cornish Place, Sheffield. London Office: 14 St. Andrew Street, Holborn, EC4
- James Dixon and Sons (originally Dixon and Smith) was one of the largest and most prolific manufacturers in Sheffield.
- 1806 The firm was originally founded, making Britannia metal goods. They soon branched into different materials and markets and established international trade links.
- 1849 Advert shown on this page. [1]
- 1891 Advert number two. [2]
- During the 1900s Dixon's continued to produce diverse and successful lines of pewter, silver and silver plated goods. Some of their most celebrated achievements were a series of trophies for Grand National winners and the Augusta Golf Tournament trophy.
- 1920 Private company.
- 1922 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Silver, Electro-Plate, Britannia Metal and Nickel Silver Ware, Table Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, Flasks of every description. (Stand No E.5) [3]
- 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Britann9ia Metal Ware, Canteens and Cabinets, Electro-Plate Flatware, Nickel Silver Flatware, Pewterware, Electro-Plate Table Ware, Silver Table Ware, Silver Flatware, Table Cutlery, Stainless Cutlery, Stainless Ware, Silver Toilet Ware. (Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. D.1614) [4]
- 1961 Manufacturers of pewter holloware, spoons and forks, cutlery, spirit flasks and metal and glass soap dispensers. 230 employees. [5]
- The reputation achieved by Dixon's adds to the poignancy of their steadily declining fortunes. The company twice went into receivership during the 1970s and ceased to trade around 1992.
- Note: (01/08)
- British Silverware Limited continues to produce goods under the Dixon brand name and Cornish Place has been redeveloped into luxury housing and offices.
See Also
- [1] Sheffield Galleries Website