Deakin, Reuss & Company / Deakin, Sons & Company
This export merchant in steel, files, tools, and cutlery was started in about 1861 by Joseph Tingle Deakin (c.1837-1896). He was the son of William Deakin, a traveller, and his wife, Hannah. Joseph began his career with Burys, the steelmakers, as a cashier. In 1868, Deakin, Ecroyd & Co was formed by Joseph Deakin and Henry Ecroyd, Ernest G. Reuss, and John Bottomley. The firm was based in Rockingham Street; and then at Tiger Works, Green Lane (using the ‘TIGER’ trade mark).....
