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Originally Posted by btns
The other one is an 1812 One Penny Token from Sheffield:
Payable at S. Hobson & Son's button Manufacturers
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A very quick search shows at least seven companies involved in metal working/cutlery etc in Sheffield that were named Hobson , so possibly no connection to London firm.
An Illustrated London article mention Mr.Charles Hobson 'organised the company' in 1850 and his sons Messrs. C and E Hobson in 1872 established their headquarters in St.Martin's Lane.
Also found a timeline :
94 St. Martin's Lane, SW. & 43 & 44 Artillery Place, Woolwich Street
1873-1877
37 & 38 Windmill Street, W. & 43 & 44 Artillery Place, Woolwich Street
1878-1884
37 & 38 Little Windmill Street, W.
1885-1886
1, 3, & 5 Lexington Street, Golden
Square, W.
1887-1899
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