Boswell, Hatfield & Company Ltd
The partners were Thomas Boswell (1846-1912) and William Barker Hatfield (1846-1929). The former was born at Eckington, the son of Thomas (a scythesmith) and his wife, Sarah. Initially, Thomas Jun. had followed his father’s trade. Later he operated Boswell Bros, file forgers, Cyprus Works, Mary Street. W. B. Hatfield was apparently the son of John (a table knife hafter) and his wife, Harriett. Aged 21, he travelled to the USA to assess the strength of American competition in cutlery. ....
