Whilst we have a knife from this manufacturer in the Collection, we have been unable to definitively identify the company.

Initial research has identified Hugh Dunsheath (1860-1937) listed in the 1911 census as a 'cutlery manufacturer and repr of silver plated & cutlery goods' living at 11 Woodbank Crescent, Meersbrook.  He was still living there in 1920 when White's Directory of Sheffield 1919-20 identifies him as a silver polisher.  Hugh was born in Sheffield, the son of Benjamin Dunsheath (1829-1881), a silver polisher and buffer born in Ireland who was living in a Court off New George Street.  Hugh married Anna Hoyland (1858-1947) in October 1882 and when he died they were living at 69 Cobnar Road, Woodseats.

If you have any further details please share them with us via enquiries@hawleytoolcollection.com