John Osborne Silversmiths, cutlery manufacturers, Westwick Works, Solly Street

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John Osborne Silversmiths, cutlery manufacturers, Westwick Works, Solly Street. 

In 2004/5, I ordered from Osborne a canteen of Cutlery for a wedding present for my son and future daughter in law. When I went to collect it an older man wearing his work apron served me, (I think he was the owner/manager) we had a very interesting conversation about the cutlery. All around buiIding work was in progress and I was told they too were moving because of redevelopment and he waved his hand saying down there when I asked where to. Unfortunately they weren't exactly moving elsewhere. Not long after the works were demolished and if I remember right a green coloured building replaced it. I thought the Osborne name was lost for future generations but it appears in 2010 Carrs took over the "name". 

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John Osborne Silversmiths, cutlery manufacturers, Solly Street from the junction with Tenter Street showing the Metis Building under construction. Dated 24th June 2005.

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John Osborne Silversmiths, cutlery manufacturers, Solly Street. 

Dated 24th June 2005.

 

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John Osborne Silversmiths, cutlery manufacturers, Solly Street looking towards Tenter Street with the Metis Building under construction (left). 

Dated 24th June 2005.

 

https://www.carrs-silver.co.uk/pages/timeline

 

Incidently the cutlery is used everyday and still looks as good as the day it was first used. 

The records of Osborne are listed as being at Sheffield Archives.