James Albert Scholes
James Albert Scholes (1861-1948) was born in Sheffield, the son of William Scholes – a gilder born in Tickhill – and his wife, Elizabeth. The family lived in Bolsover Street in the 1860s and 1870s. In 1881, they were living in Brightmore Street: William was as master gilder and his son was a ferrule maker. James Albert Scholes became a specialist in silver caps and ferrules, registering a silver mark (‘J.A.S’) from 25½ Monmouth Street in 1898. Before the Firs....
