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

Mr. Robuck, i would have kept that J.R. Sleeveboard Whittler even if the pearl handles were missing, just for the superb Clip blade. It looks to have the same profile as seen on the Norfolk Whittler, pg. 255 of Mr. Levine's book. I have been looking for a J.R. knife with that Clip blade for years but have never seen an available one.
I'm surprised the custom knifemakers have not reproduced it, or if they have, i have not seen it.
kj
 
Wow! Superb addition to a great collection, Charles.

KJ, thanks. I didn't know it was that rare of a pattern. A case of pearls before swine, I guess. I did offer to send it to a custom maker but he didn't take me up on the offer.
 
Another Joseph Rodgers pearl whittler, shadow pattern, cutler's to her majesty , with England on the reverse of the tang, nickel silver liners 3 1/2" serpentine with F.H. Britton on the shield, Secondary stamp is VcrownR Her majesty (1837-1901) Secondaries both engraved with Silver Steel along the blade spine (notes the Knife Network English: Exceptional Surface Finish Eliminates grinding or polishing) Does anyone have more information on this Silver Steel?
Charles

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Charles, your collection must be truly amazing! I don't know about the Silver Steel but that knife had me staring at it long enough that my wife had to see what I was looking at. She knows that for one knife to hold my attention that long on the forum that it must be special. Thank you for showing it.

Yes, as a matter of fact I do have a weakness for old Sheffield MOP and Stag.

Chris
 
Another stunning knife Charles. Not in the same league, but since I'm carrying it today, I thought I'd post this old Albert Oates Senator here :thumbup:



 
Beautiful knives Charles and Jack. Glad you revived this thread.

This is a John Nowill & Son sportsman's knife from circa 1930s I think based on the tin opener.
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chuko said:
Another Joseph Rodgers pearl whittler, shadow pattern, cutler's to her majesty , with England on the reverse of the tang, nickel silver liners 3 1/2" serpentine with F.H. Britton on the shield, Secondary stamp is VcrownR Her majesty (1837-1901) Secondaries both engraved with Silver Steel along the blade spine (notes the Knife Network English: Exceptional Surface Finish Eliminates grinding or polishing) Does anyone have more information on this Silver Steel?
Charles

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Lovely example. "Silver Steel" refers to the addition of sterling silver within the blade's metal composition.
 
This thread leaves me speechless!

The knives displayed since Charles bumped the thread up are enough for a fine, satisfying collection!
 
I don't usually buy silver fruit knives, they tend to be expensive, and aren't really my cup of tea. I couldn't resist buying this wee Cowlishaw model from 1916 though.



 
Cute little knife, Jack! Looks nicely made.
Next to a Yankee Quarter, it is easy to judge the size, at least through these Yankee eyes.:)

Can you, or anyone, interpret the hallmarks for us?:confused:
 
A little different knife for this thread, but I think fits the time frame. This knife can be found in the THE LONDON KNIFE BOOK (1820-1945) Ron Flook, page 62. Samuel Fisher & Son (1880-1910) Has a corn file, a cutting blade and the author describes the other blade as spoiled by rounding. To me it looks like a designed cuticle blade. Covers are celluloid.
Charles

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