Thread: American Knife Co. Plymouth Hollow, Conn.

As I am working on my American aquisitions, I wonder about the oldest ones in my collection. All I can find is Plymouth Hollow was settled in the early 18th century and became famous for clockmaking as Eli Terry began there in 1803 and Seth Thomas in 1812. American Knife was started in 1849. The styles and construction of these and other examples I have seen point to Immigrants from Sheffield in all aspects. The name of Plymouth Hollow was changed to Thomaston in 1875 in honor of Seth Thomas, so the marks on American Knife products were so marked from then until the company's demise in 1895.
This info would date these 2 razors to between 1849 and 1875. I wonder if this was one of America's oldest makers, if not the oldest? Also, some info on who began the company, where they were from? Some history?
Thanks!
Tom

Interesting! and nice looking razors for sure!

Thanks, Martin! Quite a factory there! I did see the 1911 date as well. Sometimes, I just err to the earlier dates!

As far as being the oldest in America i found older.

Just how cool would it be to find a Henry Harrington razor.
Also in Connecticut, the Empire Knife Company formed in West Winstead in 1845 produce knives and razors.
The Connecticut business Directory 1861 cutlers list.

Wow this just keep getting better and better check out this thread!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ufacturer.html

Wow! That's old. I have at least one Holly. The Empire/Beardsly and Alvord sounds waaaay too familiar. I need to dig around.
Some we think of as English just may be American!

A little more info about American Knife co

Here's an old line US cutlery company. They were an American knife company primarily. However, they did make a few razors along the way.

I know who made it. I'll see if anyone else does.




I'll throw a bone and say I think this one is Gowanda, NY production.

Wullie is it a C. Platts & Sons Cutlery Co razor?