Sayles, Hancock & Company
In 1797, this enterprise was listed as a razor, lancet, and table knife maker at Arundel Street. The trade mark included the words ‘SAYLES’, ‘TRUTH’, and ‘HANCOCK’. The partners are not identified. However, the firm apparently began as William Sayles & Co, a lancet and razor maker at Park-Gate (Highfield). The partners, besides William Sayles, were Thomas France and George Johnson (possibly?). This firm was dissolved in 1789 (Sheffield Register....
