We think this is probably William Charles Nodder born in Sheffield in 1872, the son of William Charles Nodder, a table knife cutler and Ann Nodder. The only records of the business were in Sheffield directories dated 1944/48 i.e. 'Nodder Wm & Co. cutlers, (butchers', bread, shoe, cooks' ham slices &c.), 20 Cambridge Street. T. N. 25835'.
William's father died in 1879 shortly after the birth of his youngest daughter, Annie. His widow, Ann worked as a table knife wiper to support her ....