J. & J. Maxfield Ltd
Founded in 1854, this partnership involved John Maxfield (1831-1906) and his brother Joshua (1835-1900). They were the sons of John Maxfield (1801-1881) and his wife, Matilda. John Maxfield Sen. was a die sinker and japanner: first in George Lane, Little Sheffield, and then in Eyre Street. John Maxfield Sen. died 7 January 1881, aged 79, and was buried in the General Cemetery. He left £81. Matilda died in 1886, also aged 79. J. & J. Maxfield was launched in Eyre Street, but by 1864 the firm was based in ....
