Joseph Haywood steaming kettle stag handle

GerryD · Post by **GerryD** » Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:27 pm

Another stag from my box.
This is a Joseph Haywood & Company Sheffield single bladed knife, the makers name is on the blade and a “Steaming Kettle“ on the tang. The butt end of the knife is finished with a brass bolster. It measures 7.5 inches open and 5.25 inches folded.

kootenay joe · Post by **kootenay joe** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:50 pm

Fine old Sheffield knife ! These Stag handled Hawkbill pruners get a lot of bidding even with considerable blade loss. One has to be willing/able to 'spend big' to be the winner. I keep trying and one day i will win a nice one like this Haywood.
kj

btrwtr · Post by **btrwtr** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:55 pm

Awesome old knife!

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:32 pm

Nice old pruner Gerry

I'd say it more likely dates to the late 1800s. Haywood acquired the kettle mark in 1860.

GerryD · Post by **GerryD** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:03 pm

Smiling-knife I wouldn't disagree with late 1800's but it could be as early 1860. The company went bankrupt in the early 1890's and the steaming kettle was used by Needham, Veall & Tyzack after 1900.. My tag is for my reference only and I''m happy to be with in 30 years either way but your point is accepted.

Gerry

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