John & Joseph Mycock
The Mycocks are difficult to trace and only a sketchy history can be attempted. One strand of the family was active in Burgess Street, where in 1774 John Mycock was listed as a spring knife cutler, butchers’ steel, and brass inkpot maker. His mark included a Maltese cross and the letters ‘PEN’. In 1787, John and Joseph were working together in Burgess Street as pen and pocket knife manufacturers. They also made brass inkpots. The trade mark remained ‘PEN’.&nbs....
