Henry Lee & Co / Lee & Middleton
Henry Lee was a merchant and table knife manufacturer. Little is known about his background, though he may have been baptised in 1782, the son of Paul (a cutler). Henry’s first traceable business address was in 1837 in Mulberry Street. He lived in Fitzwilliam Street. By 1841, he had launched Lee & Middleton, manufacturers of table knives, silver and plated desserts, steel refiners, etc, at Mulberry Street. His partner was William Middleton (1789-1841), who was the son of a John Middlet....
