My other half has been a "polisher" for over 40 years, and has worked in numerous firms over the years.
FAULKNER & MORROW of Steward Street, Springhill, were well known for Door brass.
STAY BRIGHT, Warstone Lane (taps etc)
BARWELLS, Barr Street, Jewellery Quarter(taps etc).
Tony is still polishing, but of his era there arnt many Polishers left!!!
As with the firm he works for now, most of METAL ITEMS go abroad to be polished as its CHEAPER!!!!!
In the polishing profession there are no "sanders", who sanded and polished Trophy cups, up to 3ft in length, Gallery Trays, Rose Bowls, Candelabras.
In 1963, Tony worked for Edward Jones & Sons, Pemberton Street, a Gold Bowl with gold stags all around the base, the cup was nearly 3ft wide and 20 inches deep, for the then SHAH OF PERSIA.
Tony is very proud of his experience he has gained over the years and has polished every thing from a ring to Car bumpers!
Sorry to go on, but hope this is of interest to you, Jackie