William Webster & Son
William Webster (1804-1866) and his brother Vincent (1802-1833) were the sons of Alexander Webster, a grinder, and his wife, Mary. The brothers were listed in 1828 as William & Vincent Webster, ‘late Oliver & Webster’ (for the history of the latter, see Oliver & Ogle). The Websters were described as manufacturers of Brownell’s [John Brownill] patent table knives, also pen, pocket, and table knives, at 11 Sycamore Street. Vincent died on 12 July 1833, aged 31, and was buried in Portobello. The We....
