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

Will Power said:
rockman0 rockman0 Very interesting looking bias cut horn there, and lasted very well too :cool:
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Thanks, Will. You can see the pocket wear on the horn, as you said, it is holding up very well!
Campbellclanman said:
Fantastic newbies Rob😍 Well done my friend, you have been acquiring some outstanding beauties lately.
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Thanks, Duncan, 👍 I've been fortunately lately! I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to aquire a few unusual Lambsfoot knives!
Jack Black said:
Wow! Two really interedting Lambs Rob 😎 The horn IXL with the shield looks incredible, and I love the Cooper's Dip Lamb 😎 Is that the first we've seen like that? 👍
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Thanks, Jack 👍 It's hard to get a good picture of the horn, it's lovely in hand! I've never seen a Lambsfoot with the Cooper's Dip marking, unfortunately there is no maker's mark on this knife, but I'm OK with that :)
 
Another one that rode along with the horn Lambsfoot and Cooper's Dip. This one is in the best condition of all of my Lambsfoot knives. Came with the original Wostenholm paper. It appears to have been rolled up in the paper since the original purchase day. Just a few light oxidation spots, otherwise it is like new. The finish is so bright it is hard to get a decent picture.
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rockman0 said:
Thanks, Jack 👍 It's hard to get a good picture of the horn, it's lovely in hand! I've never seen a Lambsfoot with the Cooper's Dip marking, unfortunately there is no maker's mark on this knife, but I'm OK with that :)
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Hopefully there are more out there like that 😎 It's always frustrating not to know the maker, but that's often the case with advertising knives 👍
 
rockman0 said:
Another one that rode along with the horn Lambsfoot and Cooper's Dip. This one is in the best condition of all of my Lambsfoot knives. Came with the original Wostenholm paper. It appears to have been rolled up in the paper since the original purchase day. Just a few light oxidation spots, otherwise it is like new. The finish is so bright it is hard to get a decent picture.
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Congratulations again buddy, that's in amazing condition 😎👍
 
Campbellclanman said:
Rob! Staggering! What a absolute Gem you picked up there. WOW! Aren't those Bolsters great with the massive Rat's Tail and heavily pinched as well- love that!
That Jigging is mental, Love it!
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Thanks, Duncan 👍 I love how crisp the lines are on the bolsters! After a bit of pocket time everything gets slightly rounded over.
Jack Black said:
Hopefully there are more out there like that 😎 It's always frustrating not to know the maker, but that's often the case with advertising knives 👍
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I figured the sterile tang was due to it being an advertising knife, I've seen pictures of an Ettrick with the Cooper's stamp, seems like I saw another pattern too, but I don't recall what it was.
Jack Black said:
Congratulations again buddy, that's in amazing condition 😎👍
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Thanks, Jack 👍
 
rockman0 said:
I figured the sterile tang was due to it being an advertising knife, I've seen pictures of an Ettrick with the Cooper's stamp, seems like I saw another pattern too, but I don't recall what it was.

Thanks, Jack 👍
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Most of the Cooper's Dip Ettricks came from Lockwood Brothers, if I remember correctly Dave, but I also recall another pattern/maker 👍
 
rockman0 said:
Another one that rode along with the horn Lambsfoot and Cooper's Dip. This one is in the best condition of all of my Lambsfoot knives. Came with the original Wostenholm paper. It appears to have been rolled up in the paper since the original purchase day. Just a few light oxidation spots, otherwise it is like new. The finish is so bright it is hard to get a decent picture.
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Condition is astounding, and to get it wrapped up in the original leaflet :cool: Even though a utility type knife , you can see the quality of construction and finish, a handsome long handle and appropriate blade length. A brass-free zone I note with approval....Reminiscent of Charlie's interpretation of the pattern in his two GEC versions, very satisfying.

You must have some wonderful connexion to source these types of knives lately, maybe a deserted house has yielded up its long forgotten gems 🤣 Real treasure trove piece, no question.

Thanks, Will
 
Will Power said:
Condition is astounding, and to get it wrapped up in the original leaflet :cool: Even though a utility type knife , you can see the quality of construction and finish, a handsome long handle and appropriate blade length. A brass-free zone I note with approval....Reminiscent of Charlie's interpretation of the pattern in his two GEC versions, very satisfying.

You must have some wonderful connexion to source these types of knives lately, maybe a deserted house has yielded up its long forgotten gems 🤣 Real treasure trove piece, no question.

Thanks, Will
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Thanks, Will 👍
Not many escaped their purpose, it is a pleasure to find one that was laid aside:cool:
 
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