James Furniss Ltd
James Furniss (1875-1940) was the son of Frederick, a sheet steel furnace worker, and his wife, Elizabeth. By the age of 16, James was a Britannia metal smith. In 1907, he launched a business as a silversmith, electro-plate and Britannia metal manufacturer. His partner in the early days was Thomas Betts. Furniss & Betts was located in Division Street until 1916, when the partnership was dissolved. James Furniss continued alone in Division Street. He relocated to Eyre Lane (1924-1935) a....
