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Help on info about maker named STACY

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OK guys, I agreed to take this knife from a club member/friend in hopes that someone can help with information on the maker.
It is clearly quite old and I suspect either prior to the tariff or possibly not made for import.
Length is 3 1/4 inches, handles are bone.
Both tangs are stamped STACY with the back side of each stamped with what I believe to be the address NO 4 (over) NEWGATE (over) ST. That format looks like a Sheffield address to me but I can find nothing on it. Goins has a maker named STACEY listed, but clearly different to the knife in question.
As always, any and all help is appreciated.
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i found three references to stacey.

stacey bros. & company - shefield - 1847-1941

stacey, henry v. - shefield - 1893

stacey, james e., & company - shefield - 1893

all listed as mfrs.
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Paladin, I don't know if this helps C. Houston Price 14th edition has listed
Stacy Bros. & Co.(Sheffield) Arkansas dist. 1847-1941 **
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thanks coalminer i failed to mention they imported knives from shefield to ark. with a connection? to ward, thomas & sons.
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help on this one. For some reason, I couldn't find anything. :D
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Hi... those names are spelled Stacey, but the knife is stamped Stacy no 'e' It is most likely a Sheffield made knife from the end of the 1800s or so. Newgate is a famous London street located right in The City. Perhaps this was a merchant's stamp. So far, I haven't found anything specific on No 4. :) s-k
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SK,
Thanks very much. If you turn up anything more, please pass it along. :D ::ds::

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You're welcome Paladin. BTW I forgot to mention what a great looking knife that is ::tu:: . It looks to be in good shape. :) s-k
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Newgate is a famous London street says smiling-knife.

I think so is Kings Road or some thing like that. Correct me if I am wrong I mite behaving a senor moment here now. Due to my age. :lol:

One other famous street comes to mind is Pigalle in France is this right too?
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SK,
It is a dandy. The snap is about as hard as I've encountered. There is a taper to the back springs like I have never seen. Later in the day, maybe I can get a good photo of it.

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good eye s-k. i did'nt notice the spelling.
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Re: Help on info about maker named STACY

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I started this thread back in December of 2007, with a question as to information on this brand.
During the time the post was active, I received a PM or email from a member named Stacy who was interested in purchasing the knife. At the time I did not own the knife but I have just acquired it. If he, or she, happens to see this current post, please contact me if still interested in purchasing the knife.
Ray

Also, moderator: please feel free to move this to the advertisement forum, if needed.
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