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

I sadi the same in the other Thread, Wragg being extremely well known, but I couldnt find anything on on Hornby and Wragg, I think the knife is from the same era as itsasportsbars, possibly the 1850's to the later 1800's. Nice knife!
 
Thanks for the information and comments on the J. Askham & Son knife.

ptradeco, there are no markings I can see on the pile side of the tang using a 30x loupe.

Thanks Again,

Ken K.
 
willgoy said:
Brad, I'm glad you've been busy finding a rarity like that. Excellent idea re-handling the damaged one for your wife, lucky girl! Can't add to what others have said on that Senator, but we are all deeply impressed, a beautiful find, and in a way we all benefit from being able to see it here.

This thread is such a joy to look at and read the comments, a real tonic from everyday worries. That Askham Lockback is a wonderful old used knife, immense character on that stag, literally.

Regards, Will
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Thanks Will.

mike Berkovitch said:
Fantastic knives, you never stop surprising guys. Brad it is museum quality breath taking.
I've been to London last week and found this little one. Not sure what the scales are, might be ivory, or at list French ivory.
Anyway the tang stamp says J U James and Sons Sheffield, and from the little I found I think it ca. 1911-1920 or so. Very nice condition, the blade is full and the spring is crisp.
I like the shadow pattern the the Stainless stamp on the blade. Tad above 3 1/4" close length.
Here are some (bad) photos, I will take better Mike
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Mike, hard to tell from pics about the ivory or not. I posted a Pen with similarly colored/ textured covers a page or two back that I was able to confirm as ivory. Nice knife, the use of stainless is early enough they wanted to show it off with that blade marking.
 
ptradeco said:
Thank you for the kind words guys. I feel blessed and fortunate to be able to be the custodian of this fine piece of cutlery history.
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I guess that's exactly the reason why it found its way into your hands; cause you consider yourself a custodian :)
Wonderful knife!

Fausto
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quattromori said:
I guess that's exactly the reason why it found its way into your hands; cause you consider yourself a custodian :)
Wonderful knife!

Fausto
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Fausto

You kind of nailed it for me. We are here a short time. These pieces of history can, and should, outlive us by a long stretch. We should only consider ourselves as 'custodians' and do all we can to make sure they get passed along to other like minded individuals. I sincerely appreciate your understanding. You made my day.;)
 
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I’ve posted pictures of this knife in a thread started by AccuJohn, “Who Loves a HAWKBILL…” as well in the Bernard Lavine forum. If multiple posts of pictures of a knife is bad form I apologize.

I think it may qualify to be included with the many exceptional knives in this thread. I’m not sure of the heritage of the knife as the tang stamp just states Sheffield England. My meager research abilities seem to indicate it might have been made for James Williamson when he might have been associated with William Storey. The initials on the shield are J.W & S. Then again they may stand for anything.

My thanks to all responses in the previous posts. Regardless, here are pictures of the knife. I’ve been to the local “sportsbar” and may be rambling.

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Ken K.
 
Itsasportsbar said:
I’ve posted pictures of this knife in a thread started by AccuJohn, “Who Loves a HAWKBILL…” as well in the Bernard Lavine forum. If multiple posts of pictures of a knife is bad form I apologize.

I think it may qualify to be included with the many exceptional knives in this thread. I’m not sure of the heritage of the knife as the tang stamp just states Sheffield England. My meager research abilities seem to indicate it might have been made for James Williamson when he might have been associated with William Storey. The initials on the shield are J.W & S. Then again they may stand for anything.

My thanks to all responses in the previous posts. Regardless, here are pictures of the knife. I’ve been to the local “sportsbar” and may be rambling.

Ken K.
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This could have been an advertising knife. Lay being a verb and not a name, Lancaster being the company. Williamson being owner/associated. While all the pieces do not fit tidy here is an interesting story, certainly would cover off on the more elaborate than usual ad knife. Time is about right for the knife:

http://jimjarratt.co.uk/follies/page42.html
 
I can say that it's a quality knife, look at those beautiful handles.

As Brad shows, James Williamson & Sons were giant lino and flooring manufacturers in c19th England. James Williamson Jr 1842-1930 was elevated to be Lord Ashton due to his immense success in the lino business, the Lune Mills factory in Lancaster was the biggest in the world. I believe it still stands as a shell. It seems he was a divisive and controversial character with many bitter business opponents critical of monopolism and his methods towards the workforce were not always er, 'enlightened'....

A knife such as this might have been given away with a big contract? Could be handy for trimming and fitting thick lino. A very satisfying find.

Regards, Will
 
Here is one of my knives that John photoed for me: Vulcan, T Ellin & Co. Sheffield marked 2 blade swell center folder with a coffin shaped end bolsters, and master blade is etched, Real Cutter Knife with the image of a sailing ship. Stag handles with a bar shield, 4 1/8” long closed. I think this one fits the time frame, bought this from the Knife Collector's Museum sale.

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Charles- Sir once again a beautiful knife- just amazing- thank you for sharing your beautiful collection with us.
It's somewhat of a slightly different design- love the Bolster and Coffin type Cap as well with that fine Stag work.
 
Bought this one out of the National Knife Museum auction: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England stag handled 4” serpentine stockman, crest shield, spear long pull master blade. Near mint condition, hope it fits the time frame of the thread.
Charles

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Thanks Stephen and Jeff. Not a pattern I normally collect, but this one I couldn't pass up. A museum piece.
Charles
 
Remarkable knife, and a museum piece going to a genuine connoisseur, this is gratifying.

As for time-frame, I'd be surprised if a knife of this quality was post 1930, pre WW1 is my guess.

Unusual it having a Spear master is it not? And a VERY long frame filling Spear at that, proportions are deeply impressive.

Regards, Will
 
Thanks Will. The frame is full of blade and yet there is only one tiny blade rub spot where the spey and sheepsfoot gently touch which shows the quality of build they did in the early days.
Charles
 
chuko said:
Bought this one out of the National Knife Museum auction: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England stag handled 4” serpentine stockman, crest shield, spear long pull master blade. Near mint condition, hope it fits the time frame of the thread.
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Charles - a wonderful knife in every way- just a super knife!

I picked up my first Sheffield knife Saturday, purchased from a local collector. While it is not a museum piece like the above knife, I was pleased with it's condition and to finally have a knife from Sheffield, England. I thought it was ironic that this thread popped up, almost immediately after I had photographed the new arrival.

IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England, 3 & 1/8 inches closed, and I believe the old leather pouch is original to the knife:
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Just absolutely perfect stag on that little whittler, Primble. The tip bolsters always look great, too. Wonderful knife!
 
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