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Sharp Bros.
In 1843 Richard Roberts left Sharp, Roberts & Company, and the company became known as Sharp Bros. In 1852 John Sharp who was the senior partner retired & Charles Patrick Stewart took over. The name of the company was consequently changed to Sharp Stewart & Company.