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Canvas Print : Certificate of admittance to the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire of John Roberts Spencer, the son of John Spencer of Sheffield, maker of files... 1849
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Certificate of admittance to the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire of John Roberts Spencer, the son of John Spencer of Sheffield, maker of files... 1849
Certificate of admittance to the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire of John Roberts Spencer, the son of John Spencer of Sheffield, maker of files who served his said father as an apprentice for seven years and upward immediately preceeding his attaining the age of 21 years within the Liberty of Hallamshire
Note: the certificate has the [trade] mark etched in lead attached
From an original at Sheffield arc02601
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Media ID 15695322
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Cutlery Sheffield Yorkshire Hallamshire
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating piece showcases a Certificate of Admittance from the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, granted to John Roberts Spencer in 1849. The certificate proudly displays the son of John Spencer of Sheffield, a renowned file maker, as he joined the esteemed ranks of the Company. Bring the rich history of Sheffield's industrial past into your home with this stunning, museum-quality canvas print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, and those who appreciate the beauty of the past.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step into the rich history of Sheffield's renowned cutlery industry with this photo print. The focal point is a meticulously preserved Certificate of Admittance to the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, belonging to John Roberts Spencer, son of esteemed file maker John Spencer. Dated 1849, this document symbolizes not only young John's entry into the prestigious company but also his years-long apprenticeship under his father's expert guidance. The certificate itself bears witness to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined Sheffield as a hub for cutlery production. Its elegant script tells the story of a dedicated apprentice who honed his skills within the Liberty of Hallamshire, an area synonymous with exceptional bladesmithing. Adding further intrigue is an etched lead attachment displaying John Roberts Spencer's trade mark—a personal stamp that distinguished his work from others'. This unique feature serves as a testament to both individual artistry and familial legacy within Sheffield's thriving cutlery community. Preserved at Sheffield City Archives, this rare artifact offers us a glimpse into an era when skillful artisans shaped steel into works of functional beauty. As we admire this piece from afar, let it transport us back in time—to an age where tradition met innovation and craftsmanship was held in high esteem.
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