Saynor, Cooke & Ridal
An advertisement has the business starting in 1738, though this may refer to its progenitor Samuel & John Saynor at Bank Street. Samuel Saynor’s son was also named Samuel (1786-1839). By 1811, he was apparently trading at Meadow Street, but by 1816 had moved Edward Street as a manufacturer of table, pen and pocket knives in. He died on 22 April 1839, aged 53. Samuel’s son, John (1810-1849), took over the firm, which by 1845 was Samuel Saynor & Son. In 1847, John m....
