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It seems I may have stumped the forum.:thinking:
It is hard to read exactly what is stamped on the tang. Can you post the markings on the blade ?
Edward Barnes & Sons?
Regards,
Neil
Those are the only markings.
Edward Barnes? I'll google that.
There was an Edward Barnes & Sons. They were a Sheffield cutler & razor manufacturer that were in existence in 1852.
GENUKI: Sheffield Directory, 1852, letters A and B
Can't find anything informative though.
Thanks everyone.
This dirk has the same signature stamp as mine. It appears to be a very good find. Perhaps valuable. Some basic research reveals that this company supplied a US President with an inaugural dagger. This company was also just behind Wolstenholm in quality.
From Encyclopedia:
"Edward Barnes & Sons" c 1853-1865, Sheffield.
12 years that is a short span of time. Wonder why. Could they not compete with Wolstenholm?