Antique Quill Knives

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Here's a little quill knife I got as a freebie from kj. I can make out the last four letters of an arched stamp IELD. SHEFFIELD perhaps. Nice ivory scales.
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Hi, I'm new and posted this Quill Knife with Quill Cutter in the Knife Related Q&A section yesterday. Thanks to you guys I actually know that it is a quill cutter. There are more images there and I just uploaded more to my gallery on this forum. Any additional info on this knife would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

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Reviving this thread -

Here's one I never posted on this quill knife thread - John Hinchcliffe (ca 1830-1851) Sheffield... According to Tweedale, John Hinchcliffe was well known maker of fancy MOP carved handled knives and especially quill knives. Hinchcliffe was given multiple awards at early expositions in that time period for carved MOP knives. The trademark was the "beehive" in the tang stamp. 3" long closed... No doubt shows that quality and beauty of old Sheffield knives ::nod::
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An absolute beauty Lee!
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Thanks Dimitri ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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What a jaw dropper that is, Lee. Quite beautiful. ::tu::
They sure picked out some nice pearl for it. ::nod::
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Thanks Joe ::tu:: ::tu:: ....
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That's an amazing knife Lee! ::tu::
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Thanks Roger ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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Beautiful knife Lee, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Bill ::tu:: ::tu:: ... always a pleasure to share!
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LongBlade: That's the prettiest old quill knife I have ever seen. ::tu::
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Thanks GreedyG ::tu:: ::tu:: ....
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The "carving" of Mother of Pearl completely amazes me. This knife is so beautifully done as are others I have seen.
Actually, just getting a shield in a handle is a wonder to me. Who gets to peen the pins? :)
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Here’s another quill for the thread – actually a double end quill from my understanding which according to what I read was more of a mid to late 19th century style though I haven’t seen many…. I think this is the first for this thread too...

IXL George Wostenholm Celebrated Cutlery (1850-1890 according to Goins) – 3” closed with ivory covers in a very slim congress style type frame…
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Another very special knife, Lee. Good show. ::tu::
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Thanks Joe ::tu:: ::tu:: ..
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I have posted this knife before but I think it would qualify as a double ended quill knife. Carved pearl handles and recessed back spring. 3" closed with Wharncliffe and quill blades both marked Baxter & Co.
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Awesome carved MOP double-end quill Wayne ::tu:: ::tu:: ... and with a wharncliffe that puts it way over the top :D ...
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That's quite the knife Wayne. I would think the mop is fragile from being carved and thin. Great condition.
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Beautiful knife Wayne. ::tu::
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Thanks for the compliments. This old pearl is one of my favorites.
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Beautiful carved pearl knives, Lee and Wayne! ::tu::
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Thanks Dan ::tu:: ...
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Wayne, that is one beautiful knife!!
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