Atkin Brothers (Silversmiths) Ltd
The brothers were Harry Wright Atkin (1828-1896), Edward Thomas Atkin (1832-1907), and Frank Shaw Atkin (1837-1901). They were the sons of Henry Atkin. Trade catalogues date the business from 1750, though this probably refers to Henry’s activities. In 1853, his sons registered a silver mark as Atkin Bros and occupied Truro Works, Matilda Street. This had been the factory of Joseph Cutts, but the Atkins’ expanded it. The company’s products included cutlery, silver and electro-pl....
