ROWBOTHAM & WINGFIELDLisa BeaversR·0 Comments· This firm began as Wade, Wingfield & Rowbotham in Sheffield, England. Founded in 1825, they became Rowbotham & Wingfield in 1858. They merged with Thomas Turner 1905. This company manufactured “Bowie” type knives, among other types of cutlery. c 1858-1953