A. Davy & Sons
This enterprise was launched by Abraham Davy (c.1805-1884), who had been born in Keighley, Yorkshire. His early life is obscure. He may have been related to the owners of David Davy & Co. In 1833, Abraham was listed as a pen knife maker in Coalpit Lane (now Cambridge Street). Apparently, Abraham was briefly in partnership with John Hall, who was also in Coalpit Lane. After this was dissolved in 1833, Abraham moved to Broomspring Lane. In 1849, he advertised a range of dirks, American hunting knives, and surge....
