Roberts and Belk
of Furnival Works, Sheffield. London Office at 24 Holborn Viaduct, EC. Trade Mark: "Roman Lamp".
Furniss, Poles and Turner (established in 1809) was the original silversmithing firm that later became Roberts and Belk.
The company changed hands a number of times, becoming Roberts and Slater in 1845, Roberts and Briggs in 1859 and by 1864, Roberts and Belk.
The firm was based at the Furnival Works in Sheffield city centre. Roberts and Belk manufactured silver and EPNS holloware, flatware and cutlery.
The company was initially based in Sheffield, but by 1883 also had a London office.
1901 The firm became a limited liability company and was renamed Roberts and Belk Ltd. At around this time, an additional branch was opened in Sydney, Australia.
WWI. Roberts and Belk manufactured electro-tinned steel spoons for export to the colonies and trenches during World War I.
1922 British Industries Fair Advert for Sheffield made Romney Plate. Silver and Electro Plate, Spoons, Forks and Cutlery of every description. Ship and Hotel Plate. Contractors to: Admiralty, War Office and Other Governments. (Stand No. E.2) [1]
1961 The firm remained in the Belk family until 1961, when it was sold to the London silversmiths, C. J. Vander.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1922 British Industries Fair Advert clxxxv; and p67
- [1] Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust