Sheffield Carving Sets

[zorro]

Hi Andy is this the same Thomas Bell?

There was a Thomas Bell & Son, Eclipse Works, Boston Street, Sheffield, listed in Whites trade directories dated 1911 and 1919, and also listed in Kelly's trade directory, 1925.

I cannot find a reference to Thomas Bell & Co.

Oh, welcome to BB.

I posted this reply here, http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...as-Bell-amp-co

I don't want to muddy the waters if it's the wrong chap.

[ozzy]

No cant see any other markings the handles are smooth with a red colour approx what would be the year
they are in a leather type box with nlue velvet on bottom and the lid says Guarnteed sheffield steel what about approx valve ball park

[Kobis]

While searching for info on this carving set came upon this thread and although its old I thought its the right place to post.I got this George Butler & Co carving set as a gift this weekend and was wondering if any one could help with dating it more or less it would be much appreciated







both markings are on the blade

[Canadablade]

Hello,

I've just acquired a Wostenholm & Son carving set and I'll be posting pics tomorrow in the morning. But I wanted to ask you chaps a few questions the set I have has the original box, case for the set, and the set it self. I've done some research regarding the age of my set, and I'm not a 100% about this but from the markings on the blade are as follows (in order listed on the blade) HG, symbol of a crown, symbol of a lion, and the letter D. After doing a bit of googling I believe the set is from 1758. So my questions are, is it actually possible for the set to be from 1758? Did Wostenholm & Son even exist then? How much would this set be worth?

I'll be posting pics first thing tomorrow morning, it's currently too dark to take a photograph.

Thank you,

Canadablade

[misery1966]

Good day all. I have a Wheatly Brothers carving set that has been passed down to me, can any one help me with a little back ground. I tried to up load photos, however that didn't work out to well. It is marked as wheat sheath "the carver". The hallmarks the makers mark JB on the fork and HG on the knife and steel. A crown (Sheffield) a lion, paw raised. And a Q in a box (1908 due to no tarrif stamp?) It has stag horm handles uncapped. My question is, in part, what is silver if the handle has no cap? Any info would be great! Thanks all!

[Kairo2911]

Hi all, having read all posts on this thread I too am now amazed at the work that went into these sets.

I too have a Sheffield made carving set and require further information as no
Mention of this one on here:

I have a originally boxed set ( cardboard box)
Now states "Carvers" " made in Sheffield•England
Warranted hand ground stainless steel, real stag handle.

Inside a three set carving set carver marked " HALLSIGN J HURST & Co, cutlers Sheffield, hand ground, FIRTH stainless...

Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Looks old but could be due to the old box?

[Kanest]

Hello!

It sounds like I have close to the same set as Canadablade, with a few years difference. Carving knife, sharpener, and fork. Markings on knife blade are "Tally-Ho", "G.Wostenholm & Son", "Sheffield.Eng". The silver band down by the handle has the markings of "JY" "(a crown)" "(lion passant? three feet down, forepaw up?)" and what looks like a "D" with a flourish or tail? I put each separate metal stamp in "" here. This set has been heavily used (downright grungy), and if there was supposed to be a running fox above the "Tally-Ho", he's long gone. I didn't want to "clean" anything until I found out something about it. Initially, what got my attention were the stag horn handles... then upon closer inspection, I noticed the hallmarks on the silver and began my search. Great site you have here!!

[Miller Bro`s]

Can you post some pictures?

[Rustee]

Fine collection of carving sets. Time to add in mine, a ‘timeworn treasured’ Alfred Williams Carving Set made in Sheffield, England. It’s on the low end of the Sheffield Carving Set production line yet I wouldn’t wish for anything different, I quite love the character andfeel of the old well-loved and used set. Carving knife, meat fork, blade sharpener and box.









Rather love the teeth marks, mice? left on the antler handle below...

[Miller Bro`s]

That is a nice set Rustee and to have the original paper box is a bonus.

[Rustee]

Kind of you to say so, and pleased to meet you Miller Bro's.

[Kairo2911]

Kind of you to say so, and pleased to meet you Miller Bro's.

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