Cutter Knife History Needed
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Cutter Knife History Needed
Hello, Can anyone help me with the timeline of the Cutter knife company? I am trying to find out when this company started/ended. I am somewhat new to this area of collecting and could not find any information related directly to Cutter. The makers mark is a Cutter ship with the name Cutter impressed in the center. Thank you!
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Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings lists the mark as being used on cutlery by a T. Ellin and Company from 1850-1944. Googling T. Ellin, shows that name to be a manufacturer owned by a George Barber, of Arundel Street, in Sheffield, England.
Levine's Guide shows the firm of T. Ellin, as well as some other businesses and trademarks, was sold to a Joseph Elliot in Sheffield. That person/company may still be in business and own the mark, don't know for sure.
Bill
Levine's Guide shows the firm of T. Ellin, as well as some other businesses and trademarks, was sold to a Joseph Elliot in Sheffield. That person/company may still be in business and own the mark, don't know for sure.
Bill
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Thanks Bill, I guess that sinks my thought of it being an American maker! I have an old advertisement pocket knife that was made for Buxton and Skinner Printing & Stationary out of Chicago. My guess was around 1900 but couldn't find any Cutter through Google. I appreciate the help!
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