Samuel Staniforth Ltd
Samuel Staniforth was apparently born in Sheffield in 1840. He may have been the son of Samuel, a pen blade forger in the Park, and his wife, Prudence. Samuel Jun. began business in 1864 at a cutlery forge in Carver Street He manufactured materials for Sheffield cutlers: forged blades, springs, and scales for pen and pocket knives. He was bankrupt in 1867, but was discharged in the following year. He eventually occupied Central Cutlery Forge at 49-51 Carver Street, where in 1880 he i....
