The blades are stamped as follows.
G.WOSTENHOLM & SON
WASHINGTON WORKS
SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
And the ricasso is stamped I*XL
It looks to me these were made between 1848-1890.
The handles are bone. I would like to know the purpose of these knives.
Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
David
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Re: Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
They are well worn Farrier knives used to clean a horse hoof.
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Re: Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
Thank you, I was thinking thats what they were, but I wasn't sure.
David
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Re: Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
Nice old knives. With England stamped on them they were made 1891 or later.
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Re: Need help with 2 G.Wostenholms
Thanks for the info my friend.
David
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