John Grinsell & Sons Ltd
John Grinsell & Sons Ltd;John Grinsell & Sons
Place: Birmingham
Biography:
John Grinsell & Sons was a manufacturing silversmiths company established in Birmingham in 1864. The company was originally founded as Grinsell & Bourne, but when the partnership was dissolved in 1871, John Grinsell started a new business with his four sons: Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell, and Joseph Charles Grinsell. The company operated out of Victoria Works, 57 tower street St. George’s, Birmingham and had showrooms in London and Glasgow. In 1905, the firm was changed to John Grinsell & Sons Ltd and was eventually purchased by Barker Ellis & Co Ltd. The company was renowned for producing a wide range of silver items, including cutlery, serving pieces, tableware, and decorative objects. They were known for their high-quality craftsmanship and intricate designs, and their work is highly sought after by collectors today.
