Catalogue description Records of James Dixon and Sons Limited, Silverware and Cutlery manufacturers of Cornish Place, Sheffield

This record is held by Sheffield City Archives

Details of Dixons
Reference: Dixons
Title: Records of James Dixon and Sons Limited, Silverware and Cutlery manufacturers of Cornish Place, Sheffield
Description:

This collection was accessioned under various references: [1994/89a]

 

Records including certificate of trademark 1903; memorandum of articles of association 1973; directors and annual general meeting minute book 1973-1980; general files and correspondence files 1978-1980; financial records 1931-1979; employees' records 1939-1979 and apprentice work schedules 1970-1977; customer records and files 1976-1980; production records 1921-1979, including specifications, progress sheets, draft designs and photos; polisher's notebook 1987-1989; sales and customer order records 1962-1982; Dixon's Sports Football Club minute book 1967-1978; Cornish Place Fishing Club secretary's contributions book 1905-1910; scrapbook c1927; trade catalogues of competitors and printed guides 1962-1983.

 

[1994/89b]

 

Records including index to customer product specifications c1908-1920; production department notebook, 1921-1952; price lists 1978-1979; design cards and photos; various papers 1921-1930; competitors' trade catalogues and papers 1905-1927.

 

[1995/10]

 

Design drawings, product cards giving costs and some designs c1920s, financial records 1836-1839 and 1920s-1930s, publicity material, order papers, technical reports and correspondence mainly 1970s-1980s.
Date: 1836-1989
Held by: Sheffield City Archives, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

J Dixon and Sons Limited, Silverware and Cutlery manufacturers of Cornish Place, Sheffield
Physical description: 16 large boxes + c10 volumes
Access conditions:

4 weeks written notice required.
Subjects:
  • Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire
  • Metal industry
Administrative / biographical background:

1994/89b were found by a future business occupying part of the Dixon's building. 1995/10 were found in the buildings following earlier visits. The buildings were empty and some were semi-derelict following a fire and damage by intruders.
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