Bread Knife Made For Timothy White Co Of Portsmouth
Stock No
M26149
2018
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Item Description
A nineteenth century steel bread knife with a carved wooden handle. The handle is well carved with a flower and leaves. The steel blade is marked “TIMOTHY WHITE CO. LTD. PORTSMOUTH.” with “SHEFFIELD MADE” in a circle. It dates from c 1880. It is also nicely engraved “BreadKnife” in an ornate script.
Timothy Whites originated in Portsmouth, in 1848, as a ships chandlers and general store. In 1869 White qualified as a pharmacist and by 1890 had over 10 branches which sold, hardware as well as being a retail chemist.
This knife would have been made for retail by Timothy Whites original outlet and it is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: Length 33.2cm. Width of blade 2.7cm. Diameter of handle 3cm.
Price includes postage within the U.K. Shipping to the U.S.A. add £20. Most of Western Europe add £10.
Item Info
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1760 441829
+44 (0)7775 797620
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