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George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:22 pm
by Rockingkj
Interesting stag handled knife. George Butler ART Sheffield marked. Found at a local action.
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:34 pm
by Froe
I really like the blade stamp. And of course the stag.
Froe
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:49 pm
by Waukonda
That is a dandy find, nice looking old knife!
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:21 pm
by Waukonda
Here is a small portion of the Tweedale's entry for Butler which shows the dates that the ART and Key trademarks were aquired. Interesting to note, according to the text, that counterfeit knives were a problem back in the mid 1800's.
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:52 pm
by Rockingkj
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:38 am
by shellyyoung
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Feb 09, 2025 7:21 pm
Here is a small portion of the Tweedale's entry for Butler which shows the dates that the ART and Key trademarks were aquired. Interesting to note, according to the text, that counterfeit knives were a problem back in the mid 1800's.
Thank you. That’s a very informative read. Much appreciated.
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:56 pm
by Waukonda
shellyyoung wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:38 am
Thank you. That’s a very informative read. Much appreciated.
I'm glad you found it interesting, and welcome to AAPK!
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:24 pm
by doglegg
Rockingkj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:22 pm
Interesting stag handled knife. George Butler ART Sheffield marked. Found at a local action.
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Everything about that one is fabulous! The stag is awesome. That one is a treasure and deserves to be displayed.
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:08 pm
by Rockingkj
doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:24 pm
Rockingkj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:22 pm
Interesting stag handled knife. George Butler ART Sheffield marked. Found at a local action.
IMG_8133.jpegIMG_8134.jpegIMG_8135.jpeg
Everything about that one is fabulous! The stag is awesome. That one is a treasure and deserves to be displayed.
Thanks!
Re: George Butler Sheffield stag knife
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:00 pm
by Miller Bro's
Beauty!