January 2, 2024
Thomas Turner & Co. - Antique Carving Set - NR
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Up for bid ... a rare, antique Carving Set by Thomas Turner & Co., "Cutlers to His Majesty"; so marked on the blade of the knife. (see photo) The 3 hallmarks, in order: a crown, the Lion Passant and an old English, lower-case 'm' signify that the set was made in Sheffield, is Sterling Silver and dates to 1904. The handles are stag horn. Everything is original and in very good condition for being 102 years old! Just a little information on this maker ... THOMAS TURNER & CO - Suffolk Works, Sheffield Location address: 1 Suffolk Road from the Directory of 1852. Additionally: - founded 1802- 'Encore' trade mark granted 3 years later- listed in 1820's in Norfolk St- the first Thomas succeeded by son Thomas (born 29 Jan 1829), later joined by brothers Benjamin and William.- the company mixed steel and tool manufacture with knifemaking.- Thomas Junr was Master Cutler in 1871, retired and sold the business in 1893 (died 1916).- sold to Albert Hobson. Turner's now employed about 300. Hobson expanded his business and bought other companies.- Suffolk works now had become one of the biggest cutlery factories in Sheffield- became limited liablity Co. 1918 (Hobson's two sons had been killed in the war). In 1919 became part of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers Ltd (group led by Needham, Veall & Tyzack).- Turner's did not survive the depression.
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