chrbla2000
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So, my father gave me my great-grandfather's pocket knife yesterday, his initials OGW are engraved in the handle, It's cool, but I don't know much about it and my internet search didn't turn up much. On the blades, each one has a stamp:
1 XL
George
Wosten
Which, after my search, I believe is for George Wostenholm, made under the Sheffield company brand:
"I*XL has been one of the most well know Sheffield trade marks. The first company known for using the mark on knives was originally George Wolstenholme and Son. The company's name was shorted to George Wostenholm sometime just prior to 1820."
Anyway, the knife is small, it has 3 blades and a nail file, my father believes the handle material is gold and based on it not being tarnished at all after having sat in his drawer for God knows how long, I agree that's a good possibility.
Here's a close up of the stamp on the base of the blades/nail file:
And here's a picture of the whole thing, the handle is 2-1/4" long total, it's a small pocket knife!
1 XL
George
Wosten
Which, after my search, I believe is for George Wostenholm, made under the Sheffield company brand:
"I*XL has been one of the most well know Sheffield trade marks. The first company known for using the mark on knives was originally George Wolstenholme and Son. The company's name was shorted to George Wostenholm sometime just prior to 1820."
I* X.L. George Wostenholm Knives
George Wostenholm Knives acquired the I*XL trade mark in 1826. They are high quality collectibles that always serve to improve any collection. AAPK members list these knives for sale regularly.
www.allaboutpocketknives.com
Anyway, the knife is small, it has 3 blades and a nail file, my father believes the handle material is gold and based on it not being tarnished at all after having sat in his drawer for God knows how long, I agree that's a good possibility.
Here's a close up of the stamp on the base of the blades/nail file:
And here's a picture of the whole thing, the handle is 2-1/4" long total, it's a small pocket knife!