James Wild & Son / William Wild
In 1797, James Wild (c.1770-1848) was listed as a table knife and pocket knife cutler at Pea Croft. The trade mark was ‘WILD’ and a Maltese Cross. In 1811, James Wild was listed at Townhead Street. By 1816, he traded from Whitecroft, where he was a dealer in cutlery and ivory, pearl, and horn. His son – by his wife, Ann (d. 1832) – was William (1794-1863). By 1822, the firm was listed as ‘& Son’. Leader (1876)1 believed that there was nev....
