Joseph Downend knife

[utmountainman]

Looking for any information on a knife maker Joseph Downend of Sheffield. Thanks.

 

[dano]

From the internets: "Joseph Downend who was born in Yorkshire c.1805. He worked as a knife handle presser in Sheffield and was transported as a convict to Australia in 1823 at the age of 18. His name was changed to Downing then Dowling."

 

[utmountainman]

Thanks.