Thread: middleton?

One of these days I will crack your sources

Not need. Ask and I'll reply.

Originally Posted by pfries

One of these days I will crack your sources, thanks manah,
I really enjoy it when you history gurus shine light on these threads.

when you do let me know! im in awe, iv had this blade quite awhile, had tried to find info several times before, just getting around to fixing her up and thought id see what others could dig up. I wish I had sooner.
Manah- my first inkling was 1850-s ish, you wouldn't have any other info that might suggest how long middleton jr might have continued on after papas death? or a better insightful eye to the details and styling that im probably misjudging?

how long middleton jr might have continued on after papas death?

Can't say for sure.
But in 1895 William Middleton & Co. had office/store in London on 4 Edmond's Place, Shepherdess Walk. And this information is enough, because your blade was made before 1891.
So, the blade was made after 1841 and before 1891.
My opinion, the blade was made at 1850s, a bit plus or minus.

thank you again, that confirmed my first impression. having documentation to support an impression is FAR better than assumptions.

Originally Posted by silverloaf

having documentation to support an impression is FAR better than assumptions.

Always Presume never Assume

Originally Posted by pfries

Always Presume never Assume

I couldn't man, I had nothing concrete! but did you notice I didn't state what my assumption was til I saw proofs offered up? that's gotta count for something, eh? haha

Originally Posted by pfries

Always Presume never Assume

or perhaps I......surmised it! no one ever surmises anymore, whuzzup wit dat?

Originally Posted by silverloaf

! no one ever surmises anymore, whuzzup wit dat?

Not sure why on that but anything I postulate will be pure conjecture!

Originally Posted by pfries

Not sure why on that but anything I postulate will be pure conjecture!

indubitably, good sir, indubitably