Charles Owen & Company / Owen Brothers
Charles Corker Owen (c.1809-1885) was a Britannia metal smith, who was born in Hardcastle, Yorkshire. In 1841, he was living in Arundel Street; by 1849, he was listed in a directory as a white metal smith in Suffolk Road. Soon afterwards he launched Owen & Levick, silver-plate and Britannia metal wares manufacturer, 92 Wellington Street. His partner was William Levick. According to the Census enumeration for Owen, they employed four men, six women, and two apprentices. Owen & Levic....
