Knight Brothers
The brothers were George (1842-1899), William (1846-1929?), and Henry (1848-1886). Their father was Francis (c.1814-1886) – a schoolmaster, who had been born abroad at Java – and his wife, Lizzy (c.1811-1870). The family was living at Hollis Croft by 1841; and at Attercliffe a decade later. George was an apprentice close silver plater; William was an apprentice fluter of ivory and pearl. Henry became a silver finisher. Knight Bros, an electro-plater and silversmith in Burgess Street,....
