Roberts & Slater

Roberts & Slater were Sheffield based silversmiths operating between 1845 and 1858.

The partnership of William Briggs, Samuel Roberts and Joseph Slater entered their first mark in September 1845 as silver and electroplate manufacturers. The firm also had showrooms in Holborn in London, opened in 1858 and later at Holborn Viaduct (1883).

When Joseph Slater retired in 1858 the firm became Roberts & Briggs and traded under that name until 1863 when Briggs retired. They then became Roberts & Belk with the joining of a new partner, Charles Belk.

Samuel Roberts finally retired in 1879 and the firm passed to Charles Belk but retained the name Roberts & Belk.