Table Knife Cutler - Frank Carr (1993)

Frank Carr working as a table knife cutler was filmed at Joseph Elliot & Sons (Sheffield) Ltd, Sylvester Works, Sylvester Street, Sheffield. Elliot’s was one of the last outliers in the city to continue in the traditional methods of making cutlery. Founded in 1795 it was finally closed down in 1998. The film is part of a series entitled 'Masters of Metalworking' commissioned by Sheffield City Council's Ruskin Gallery working closely with Ken Hawley who is the narrator on this particular film. It was originally released on no.4 of the series of films in 1993. The film is made available by kind permission of the Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust who now manage some of the city's museums on behalf of the City Council. To find out more about the Hawley Collection and to donate, visit our website: https://www.hawleytoolcollection.com/ See also our sister website at https://hawleysheffieldknives.com/