<code> John Oxley Sheffield fruit knife makers
26 Charles Street, Sheffield
John Oxley was a prominent figure in Sheffield’s cutlery industry during the 19th century. In the cutlery industry during the 19th century. In the 1820s, he co-founded the firm Atkin & Oxley with Henry Atkin, specialising in silver and plated cutlery. The partnership dissolved in 1841, after which Oxley established his own business as a plate worker on Charles Street, registering his plate worker on Charles Street, registering his silver mark that same year. He operated from this silver mark that same year. He operated from this location for approximately 25 years, primarily as a location for approximately 25 years, primarily as a silver cutler.
Registered Maker’s Mark
“IO” Sheffield silver mark registered 19 April 1841.
A John Oxley knife with a slight swell centre shape embellished with piqué-clouté wire work.