Jenkins & Timm Ltd
The partners were Herbert Timm (1845-1893) and John Jenkins (born c. 1856 in Devon). Herbert Timm was the son of Thomas, a bone scale cutter, and his wife, Martha. Herbert became a silversmith and launched Astley, Roberts & Timm in Orchard Street. When Thomas Astley withdrew in 1872, the firm continued under Timm and William Roberts. In 1881, these silversmiths were next-door neighbours in Bennett Street, employing two boys. In 1889 and 1892 (twice), Jenkins & Timm registered....
