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HENRY ATKIN- ATKIN BROTHERS- Sheffield HA EA FA, 17 PIECES, KNIVES AND FORKS, BAKELITE HANDLE, CARVED SILVERPLATE The firm traces its establishment to Thomas Law in mid 18th century. It was succeeded by Henry Atkin and John Oxley trading as Atkin, Oxley & Co. In 1840 Henry Atkin continued the trade as Henry Atkin & Co at 32 Howard Street, Sheffield. After his death, his brothers Harry Wrigth Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin continued the business as Atkin Brothers. The firm was converted in 1925 into a limited liability company under the style of Atkin Brothers (Silversmiths) Ltd. Out of business in 1964. kNIFE IS 8" AND FORK IS 6 1/2", SOME KNIVES NEEDS ADJUSTMENT BET HANDLE AND SILVERPLATE, ALL IN NEED OF POLISHING, ONE KNIFE IS BENDED