"Made in Sheffield" 1830-1930, A golden age ?

[Yaro5]

Mick, seems like a reasonable assumption, if Barber wasn't making the knives why use their labels.

Joe

 

[sebago]

Hi Mick,

That's enough to satisfy me!!

Jim Taylor.

 

[wellington]

Thanks for the responses Joe & Jim, as you both know, sometimes it can be difficult to find out who made something.

I would just like to add this knife, marked No 6 NORFOLK ST, SHEFFIELD & RODGERS CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY C 1900 3 1/4" "five thick" 10 pc pearl sportsman's knife, typical Rodgers quality.

Thanks for looking...Mick

 

[rprocter]

Mick, you have blown us away time after time with your world class collection, but this last one simply defies words. i am speechless.
Thank You Sir !
roland

 

[smiling-knife]

Yes... a truly magnificent knife. Thanks very much to Mick and everyone else for posting your wonderful examples of Sheffield cutlery.

 

[KnifeHead]

Ohmygoodness! Amazing knife! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Yaro5]

Mick, another stunning knife and to me a rare one. I don't recall seeing many sportsman's knives hafted with MOP.

Joe

 

[waynorth]

Another stunner, Mick! You've been at this a while!!

Can you give us more detail on the center blade at the back? It looks like it has rule marks on it??

Another great one!!

 

[wellington]

Thanks for the positive responses on the old Rodgers sports Roland, S-K, Kerry, Joe & waynorth :thumbup:

waynorth, the article in the centre is a nail file (both sides).

Thanks to all who have posted pictures of their knives on this thread, enjoyed seeing all.

Mick

 

[smiling-knife]

This is a nice old Taylor's Eye Witness. This knife likely dates back to the later 1800s. The brand and trademark were owned by Needham, Veall & Tyzack at the time. It is about 4.75 inches closed.

 

[black mamba]

This is a nice old Taylor's Eye Witness.

S-k, that front bolster is so short, does the hinge pin lie completely under (through?) it, or is it partially under the scales as well? Never seen one like that before--beautiful old stag.

 

[smiling-knife]

S-k, that front bolster is so short, does the hinge pin lie completely under (through?) it, or is it partially under the scales as well? Never seen one like that before--beautiful old stag.

Thanks very much for the comment. The pin appears to go through the bolster. This is possible because of the shape of the tang. In addition the ends of the tangs and springs line-up neatly with the ends and edges of the bolsters. A square and clean joint I think that is called. No further photos at the moment but I can post some later in the week if interested.

 

[black mamba]

With your accurate description, no pics are needed--but they're always welcome! Thanks.

 

[wellington]

A really nice old Taylor's Eye Witness two bladed knife there S-K, good marks and a great size too.

For those who don't know, N V & T were one of the larger Sheffield cutlery firms, by the early 20C they could make thousands of different patterns, of pen and pocket knives, from small jacks to the most complex sportsman's, top notch.

Thanks for showing.

Mick

 

[Yaro5]

S-K, great old Taylor's Eye Witness, those stag handles set it apart.
Here is another knife that just squeaks into the time period. This small quill knife is stamped "W crown R Marsh Superior Cutlery". This was the mark of William and Thomas Marsh of Cricket Inn Lane, Sheffield. Unusual two piece MOP handles with NS bolsters and brass liners. Dated 1830 -1837

Joe

 

[lambertiana]

Joe - That pen knife is a real beauty! I love the carved pearl.

 

[wellington]

Thanks for adding the pictures of your gorgeous little Marsh quill knife Joe, it really is in stunning condition, I like it very much.

Here's a few pictures of a quill/pen knife I think could have been made in Sheffield, it carries the mark of a London cutler/retailer MAC DANIEL, 3 1/4" closed C 1840s, of exceptional quality, the backspring has a gold overlay and is fileworked on the underside, gold clam-shell bolsters and pins etc.

Thanks for looking ..Mick

 

[Yaro5]

Mick, no matter how many times I see this knife it always amazes me. The pearl carving and pique work are of the highest order, a true masterpiece. Thanks for showing.

Joe

 

[ken erickson]

Love the gold clam shell bolsters on the pen/quill knife! The overall knife is :thumbup:

Ken

 

[waynorth]

Exquisite pen knife, Mick! Obviously done by the best cutlers and hafters.
My (by now) obvious questions; do you have pics of the back overlay, and interior filework?