Born in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Isaac Eyre (1839-1893) was the son of Jonathan, an agricultural labourer, and his wife Grace. Apparently, Isaac’s first job was as a village police constable. In the 1860s, he moved to Sheffield and worked as a clerk.  In 1869, he was the executor of James T. Henry (see J. T. Henry, and Stacey, Henry & Horton).  Isaac Eyre assumed control of Henry’s firm, until the latter’s son came of age.  J. T. Henry’s made fish carvers, fish eaters, dessert and various plated goods at Lincoln Works in Arundel Street.  Table cutlery in medium and best grades was also made. In 1871, the firm employed 31 men and five boys. By 1881, the workforce was 21 men, 10 women, and four boys. But J. T. Henry’s son, William J. Henry, died in that year and after 1885 Eyre operated the business under his own name at Lincoln Electro Plate Works, Arundel Street.

Isaac Eyre, manufacturer, St Ronan’s Road, died on 14 September 1893, aged 53. Apparently, he was writing a letter, when he fell forward and expired. His burial (unconsecrated) in the General Cemetery was attended by several of his Masonic brethren (he was a member of the Wentworth Lodge). He left £1,037. The assets of Lincoln Works were auctioned and acquired by W. H. Beaumont.