Thomas Rudd
Apparently, Thomas Rudd (c.1819-1873) started his business in 1844 as Rudd & Wainwright, Eyre Street (where Thomas lived). In 1845, this partnership received a favourable mention for its scissors at the League Bazaar, Convent Garden. It displayed a case of scissors (valued at £30), which included one pair with solid steel bows filed out to represent Cobden and Bright, ‘Free Trade Champions’. A ‘better specimen of Sheffield manufacture in scissors was never produced’ (Sheffi....
