Antique Knives Made In England

[Miller Bro's]

All very special knives . Is that genuine tortoise? Almost Winterbottom looking? J.O'.

Thank you, the handles are synthetic

[Miller Bro's]

While not English, Miller bros. asked to see this very fine American made folding sterling comb.
This model was made by "Bailey Banks & Biddle" which date back to 1878, and have roots dating back further.
That company had quite a prestigious history and were tasked to re-design the Great Seal of the United States, as well as designing and manufacturing several military medals including the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Bronze and Silver Stars, and the Purple Heart.

Beautiful piece, and thanks for the background information

[Miller Bro's]

This is another oldie, hard to find without broken or worn out blades. Made by one of the premier makers of the day.

[BWT]

Neal that’s a really beautiful, interesting knife and story, thanks for sharing it.
Dimitri that’s my kinda knife Love the stag and maker to boot!!

[Miller Bro's]

Dimitri that’s my kinda knife Love the stag and maker to boot!!

Thanks Bill, can't beat the old English stag!

[Mason]

Thanks M.B. and BWT.
Nice sportsman model Miller Bros. from the King of cutlery.

[JohnR]

Added this unused Joseph Rodgers horn 3 3/4" jack to the collection.

[edge213]

Another great one John.

[BWT]

John very nice!! Great find!!

[Miller Bro's]

Nice sportsman model Miller Bros. from the King of cutlery.

Thank you!

[Miller Bro's]

Added this unused Joseph Rodgers horn 3 3/4" jack to the collection.

Great find!

[Miller Bro's]

Again here is something a little different, just like me

[BWT]

Looks pretty neat to me Dimitri!! Does the blade come out a little further? I have a couple brass Eagle gravity type knives the blade slide out like that? I don’t ever remember posting them but I believe they are something like a quill knife? I’m like you, I like yours because it’s different

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks Bill, the blade comes out a little more but not much.

The blade is extended and retracted by turning the top part just like a lipstick container.

[wiseguy]

Now thats rite up me alley and one i havent seen

[petekuhn]

Knife screams 1880 or so but with cockspurr on there could be 1812-1820 I had a unwinn once that was pre 1827.

[galvanic1882]

Very nice knives guys

[Miller Bro's]

Now thats rite up me alley and one i havent seen

Thanks J

[Miller Bro's]

Knife screams 1880 or so but with cockspurr on there could be 1812-1820 I had a unwinn once that was pre 1827.

Very nice, pressed horn handles?

[petekuhn]

Yes pressed horn Handles. In the London knife book. Ron Flook says he knows of one folding bowie they made . Guess there are 2 now

[Miller Bro's]

Yes pressed horn Handles. In the London knife book. Ron Flook says he knows of one folding bowie they made . Guess there are 2 now

Mason started a thread on these see here: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=39864

[Miller Bro's]

Another horn handle English knife.

[BWT]

That’s a good looking Thomas Turner Dimitri

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks Bill!

[Mason]

Knife screams 1880 or so but with cockspurr on there could be 1812-1820 I had a unwinn once that was pre 1827.

Nice example, but it appears to have cut horn and not pressed horn handles.
Here are two similar examples with cut horn on the left and pressed horn on the right.
You can see how much sharper the edges are on the cut horn handle as compared to the softer rounded edges of the pressed horn handle.