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| Meersbrook Works, 1940 catalogue |
Joseph Tyzack & Son, Ltd., with its distinctive three-leg logo, was one of the most recognized Sheffield Tool manufacturers. Its good reputation has ensured the survival of its name to today, after many corporate mergers. As an independent firm, its product line was as broad as any tool and cutlery manufacturer, worldwide. I have been fortunate to recently purchase and scan a complete 1940 J. Tyzack & Son catalogue. The links are on the right side of this page. Following are key dates in the company's history:
1837 – Joseph Tyzack (1813-1891) started in business. After Thomas Tyzack (1842-1923) joined his father, it was renamed Joseph Tyzack & Son. "Thomas married and had three daughters, Cassandra, Minnie and Rose, and two sons, George and Clement. Clement (1877-1918) took over from his father and was succeeded by joint managing directors, Minnie (1879-1970) and Rose (born 1882).” (WK Fine Tools, a site no longer on the web)
1876 – Thomas Tyzack built Meersbrook Works, Valley Road, Heeley, later part of Sheffield. Parts of Meersbrook Works survives today.
1942 – Joseph Tyzack & Son joined Isaac Nash of Wollaston Mills, Stourbridge, Worcestershire to form Nash Tyzack Industries Ltd.
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| June 1951 letter confirming merger |
1951 – Nash Tyzack Industries combined with William Hunt and Sons, The Brades, Ltd. to become Brades and Nash Tyzack Industries of Stourbridge.
1960 – Brades and Nash Tyzack Industries was acquired by Spear and Jackson, which kept its name.
1962 – Brades and Nash Tyzack Industries merged with C.T. Skelton and Co. of Sheffield to form Brades, Skelton and Tyzack, also called the BST Group.
1967 – Brades, Skelton and Tyzack became part of Spearwell Tools of Wednesbury, Staffordshire, with the following amalgamated firms: Brades and Nash Tyzack Industries Ltd., Edward Elwell Ltd., Edward and William Lucas Ltd., Isaac Nash & Sons Ltd., C.T. Skelton & Co. Ltd., Spear & Jackson Ltd., Thomas Staniforth & Co. Ltd.
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| J. Tyzack & Son Centenary double hang finishing trowel |
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| J. Tyzack & Son Canadian pattern brick trowel |
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| J. Tyzack tuck iron |
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| J. Tyzack & Son stainless steel pointing trowel |
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| J. Tyzack & Son 4½ inch brick bolster |
I have a no.1 cleaver/chopper In extremely good condition, wondering how old it is and watch it might b worth
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ReplyDeleteRecently acquired a small 8 1/4" trowel is looks like from the 1842-1923 period. solid metal end to end, 8 sided handle. would like to identify it's purpose and value. It is in near perfect condition. I could provide a photo if that helps?
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Hi guys does anyone know who/where I can purchase an old tyzack centenary plastering trowel from in original packaging? Thanks
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Deletelet me know if you,ever find out please bud. i have a couple of stainless centennial,s #216 , a bit worn, but still fantastic trowels. would love to find out where to buy a brand new one.
DeleteMany years ago an elderly neighbor gave me a socket tang wood chisel, missing its handle. I came to appreciate its quality and working geometry and just recently rehandled it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a J Tyzack&Son and is now good for another century.
Thank you for the information on this site.
Hi have a giant 1350mm long trowel by Josh tyzack circa 1880..made for advertising..any info or help greatly appreciated
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