In 1815, silver platers Battie, Howard & Hawksworth registered a silver mark from Charles Street. The partners were William Battie, William Howard, and John Smith Hawksworth (1794-1858). Battie may have been a former member of George Battie & Bros. Hawksworth was the son of John (a merchant), and his wife, Hannah. By 1816, the firm had a London outlet in Salisbury Court, Fleet Street. By 1822, the partners had restyled the firm as Howard, Battie & Hawksworth. In 1834, Battie re....