This firm began as Stacey & Henry, which was listed in 1852 as a plater on steel and German silver, in South Street. The partners were Edward Henry Stacey, the son of a pen knife grinder, and James Townsend Henry, the son of a packer.  Frederick Horton joined them and in 1856 the new partnership (Stacey, Henry & Horton) registered a silver mark at the Assay Office from Norfolk Street.

In 1856, they described themselves as electro-platers – one of the first Sheffield firms to become involved with electro-plate products.  However, the firm failed and was dissolved in 1859. James T. Henry launched his own business in Arundel Street.  Edward Stacey started his own enterprise in Tudor Street and by 1876 was located in Norfolk Street.  However, he died in Broomhall Street on 20 December 1876, aged 43, and was buried in the General Cemetery.  He left under £800.  Frederick Horton moved to London and worked as an iron agent.  He died at Isledon Road, London, on 4 May 1887, aged 57.