The Briddons arrived in Sheffield from Manchester in about 1861.  They registered a silver mark in 1863 from Victoria Plate Works, Eyre Lane and Arundel Street.  In 1867, they registered another mark, composed of the initials of the senior partners: Alfred Abraham Briddon (1838-1898) and Frank Briddon (1840-1901).  Other brothers associated with the firm included William and Henry.  They manufactured silver and electro-plated wares, such as dessert knives and fish carvers.  In 1881, the firm had 37 workers and a London office in Ely Place, Holborn.  In 1895, Briddon Bros was offered for sale as a ‘going concern’, followed by the sale its stock (Sheffield Independent, 20 July, 19 August 1895).  Alfred Briddon died in 1898;  Frank in 1901.  The name Briddon Bros (at various addresses) next featured in the machinations of John Walter Biggins.  The last location of Briddon Bros & Co was Rockingham Street, but in 1911 it ceased trading.