Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
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Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
Just what my copy of Goins has: "THOMAS TURNER & CO. SHEFFIELD ENCORE 1805-1953".
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Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
Iron bolsters, no England, my guess would be 1800's but wouldn't have a clue beyond that.____Dave
Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
Fine looking old Sheffield rope knife.
How long is it?
How long is it?
Joe
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Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
If I remember correctly they said 1840s. Any idea on value? I need to get some insurance values for a collection. Thanks!
Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
It is my understanding with a stovepipe kick would mean middle 1800s or before.
David
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Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
I've owned a few of these and I think this would be from the mid 19th century anywhere from 1850. to 1880 give or take 10 years. I did have one with a sailors service number scratched or burnt on it and the British ordnance /|\, research showed he was in the British Royal Navy around 1870 but only for one year.
This a nice example, I think I read somewhere the Navy made them point less to make it less likely to be used in a rum drive rage as a stabbing weapon, still cut your throat though, don't know how much truth in that storey.
Any ordnance marks on there?
Gerry
This a nice example, I think I read somewhere the Navy made them point less to make it less likely to be used in a rum drive rage as a stabbing weapon, still cut your throat though, don't know how much truth in that storey.
Any ordnance marks on there?
Gerry
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I did not see any other markings. What value would u set for insurance?
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Re: Thomas Turner Sheffield Encore Rope Knife
Check the past eBay sales record for one similar
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