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A Lambsfoot loves to work!She's a true workhorse !
Thanks Harvey, been a busy evening here, though the greatest effort is always lugging my tool boxes about!
Great pics Charlie, it's good to see you here
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bigfish64
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Thanks Harvey. It was a productive and fun day.
Another winner.Good Morning Guardians
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Sorry to hear the season didn't go your way.
Hopefully you'll get some good carry-over for next year.
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Good afternoon, guardians! I’ve been absent for a number of years, but wanted to show you all this J. Nowill & Sons Lambfoot thatt jumped out at me at an antique bazaar last week:
4” handle with about 3” of cutting edge. Scales would appear to be bone and not composite, so I’m guessing based on the little information I’ve come across that it was manufactured sometime between WWI and WWII? Would love any insight anyone may have. I’ve oiled and sharpened it up and am really enjoying carrying this piece of Sheffield history!
4” handle with about 3” of cutting edge. Scales would appear to be bone and not composite, so I’m guessing based on the little information I’ve come across that it was manufactured sometime between WWI and WWII? Would love any insight anyone may have. I’ve oiled and sharpened it up and am really enjoying carrying this piece of Sheffield history!
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Years! Thanks for remembering us. Beautiful find there.Good afternoon, guardians! I’ve been absent for a number of years, but wanted to show you all this J. Nowill & Sons Lambfoot thatt jumped out at me at an antique bazaar last week:
4” handle with about 3” of cutting edge. Scales would appear to be bone and not composite, so I’m guessing based on the little information I’ve come across that it was manufactured sometime between WWI and WWII? Would love any insight anyone may have. I’ve oiled and sharpened it up and am really enjoying carrying this piece of Sheffield history!
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Good afternoon, guardians! I’ve been absent for a number of years, but wanted to show you all this J. Nowill & Sons Lambfoot thatt jumped out at me at an antique bazaar last week:
4” handle with about 3” of cutting edge. Scales would appear to be bone and not composite, so I’m guessing based on the little information I’ve come across that it was manufactured sometime between WWI and WWII? Would love any insight anyone may have. I’ve oiled and sharpened it up and am really enjoying carrying this piece of Sheffield history!
Nice find! Looks like a very full blade left on that old Lambsfoot!
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Yea, the whole oline returns and leading rusher. Definitely positives. We turned the ball over to much and struggled with finishing in the red zone. Time to rest up, study more, get the boys in the weight room and the cycle starts over! LOL!
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Sorry I'm a little scarce! Life intrudes sometimes!!Great pics Charlie, it's good to see you here
Thank you!
Yes, the edge has a slight curve and the tip is a tad wavy but it still has so much cutting left to do! The spring is super stiff and the action remains quite nice. Although the blade can touch the liner when closing, so I’ll have to try not to let it snap shut…Nice find! Looks like a very full blade left on that old Lambsfoot!
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Pleasing to both the eyes and the palate,Charlie.
Thank you for the kind words, Todd.Another winner.
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You have enough on your plate at the moment.Sorry I'm a little scarce! Life intrudes sometimes!!
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Choptastic!
Sorry to hear the season ended badly for you TaylorCarried this one today. Football season official over. Had a rough end…4 game losing streak was tough on us.
Great to see your Hartshead Barlow though It's always good to see a returning Guardian, particularly when they come bearing treasure like that!Good afternoon, guardians! I’ve been absent for a number of years, but wanted to show you all this J. Nowill & Sons Lambfoot thatt jumped out at me at an antique bazaar last week:
4” handle with about 3” of cutting edge. Scales would appear to be bone and not composite, so I’m guessing based on the little information I’ve come across that it was manufactured sometime between WWI and WWII? Would love any insight anyone may have. I’ve oiled and sharpened it up and am really enjoying carrying this piece of Sheffield history!
Nice find It's a great-looking Lambsfoot, covers are certainly bone, strange to see such an off-centre blade though John Nowill & Sons have history going back to !700 when one their 2 longstanding marks (* over D) was granted to Thomas Nowill (1676-1704). The mark subsequently passed to his younger brother, William, and then to his son David. In 1786, David's son, Thomas Nowill, co-founded Hague & Nowill, a partnership which lasted until 1797. After Thomas Hague retired, the business became Thomas Nowill & Co, and in 1811, Thomas Nowill & Son, employing between ten and thirty men.
In 1825, Thomas retired himself, and his sons Thomas and William worked together, manufacturing silver fruit & dessert knives, penknives, pocketknives, fancy knives, and desk knives, along with various other items. Following their father's death though, they went their separate ways, each running their own cutlery business.
In 1842, John Nowill acquired the 'Krosskeys' mark. He died in 1847, leaving 8 sons, (with 5 joining the business). The youngest, Arthur, died in 1896, but the 4 brothers continued to run the business jointly. John, the oldest brother, was the senior partner, and the business continued to expand under his watch, employing a hundred men by 1881, as well as 10 boys, and 15 women. After John's death in 1900, his own sons ran the business, along with their uncle, Jack.
In 1928, Nowill's became a limited company, with Jack's son William Esmond Nowill as the senior partner. In 1947, the business was sold to F.E. & J.R Hopkinson Ltd, which continued to use the Nowill marks. They are still in use by Jack Adams Ltd, who subsequently acquired Hopkinson.
I understand my friend, but it's always nice when you call inSorry I'm a little scarce! Life intrudes sometimes!!
That's bad about the blade, and unusual. I think it would be worth you getting it fixed, not too hard for something with cuttlin' skills I'm told
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Good morning Guardians, I'd forgotten what a convoluted family history the Nowill's had! 
Hope everyone is doing well. No chance of sneaking down to Charlie's cafe for me today I'm afraid, but I'm meeting a pal for a couple of pints tonight Got Big Rose in my pocket for now Have a good day Guardians
Hope everyone is doing well. No chance of sneaking down to Charlie's cafe for me today I'm afraid, but I'm meeting a pal for a couple of pints tonight Got Big Rose in my pocket for now Have a good day Guardians
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I always enjoy the depth of your historical knowledge. It brings so much life to these wonderful knives.It's always good to see a returning Guardian, particularly when they come bearing treasure like that!
John Nowill & Sons have history going back to !700 when one their 2 longstanding marks (* over D) was granted to Thomas Nowill (1676-1704). The mark subsequently passed to his younger brother, William, and then to his son David. In 1786, David's son, Thomas Nowill, co-founded Hague & Nowill, a partnership which lasted until 1797. After Thomas Hague retired, the business became Thomas Nowill & Co, and in 1811, Thomas Nowill & Son, employing between ten and thirty men.
In 1825, Thomas retired himself, and his sons Thomas and William worked together, manufacturing silver fruit & dessert knives, penknives, pocketknives, fancy knives, and desk knives, along with various other items. Following their father's death though, they went their separate ways, each running their own cutlery business.
In 1842, John Nowill acquired the 'Krosskeys' mark. He died in 1847, leaving 8 sons, (with 5 joining the business). The youngest, Arthur, died in 1896, but the 4 brothers continued to run the business jointly. John, the oldest brother, was the senior partner, and the business continued to expand under his watch, employing a hundred men by 1881, as well as 10 boys, and 15 women. After John's death in 1900, his own sons ran the business, along with their uncle, Jack.
In 1928, Nowill's became a limited company, with Jack's son William Esmond Nowill as the senior partner. In 1947, the business was sold to F.E. & J.R Hopkinson Ltd, which continued to use the Nowill marks. They are still in use by Jack Adams Ltd, who subsequently acquired Hopkinson.
Enjoy the day.
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Absolutely.
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Choptastic!
Thank you Jack!
It's always good to see a returning Guardian, particularly when they come bearing treasure like that!
John Nowill & Sons have history going back to !700 when one their 2 longstanding marks (* over D) was granted to Thomas Nowill (1676-1704). The mark subsequently passed to his younger brother, William, and then to his son David. In 1786, David's son, Thomas Nowill, co-founded Hague & Nowill, a partnership which lasted until 1797. After Thomas Hague retired, the business became Thomas Nowill & Co, and in 1811, Thomas Nowill & Son, employing between ten and thirty men.
In 1825, Thomas retired himself, and his sons Thomas and William worked together, manufacturing silver fruit & dessert knives, penknives, pocketknives, fancy knives, and desk knives, along with various other items. Following their father's death though, they went their separate ways, each running their own cutlery business.
In 1842, John Nowill acquired the 'Krosskeys' mark. He died in 1847, leaving 8 sons, (with 5 joining the business). The youngest, Arthur, died in 1896, but the 4 brothers continued to run the business jointly. John, the oldest brother, was the senior partner, and the business continued to expand under his watch, employing a hundred men by 1881, as well as 10 boys, and 15 women. After John's death in 1900, his own sons ran the business, along with their uncle, Jack.
In 1928, Nowill's became a limited company, with Jack's son William Esmond Nowill as the senior partner. In 1947, the business was sold to F.E. & J.R Hopkinson Ltd, which continued to use the Nowill marks. They are still in use by Jack Adams Ltd, who subsequently acquired Hopkinson.
That's bad about the blade, and unusual. I think it would be worth you getting it fixed, not too hard for something with cuttlin' skills I'm told
Nice history of Nowill's.
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Good morning Guardians, I'd forgotten what a convoluted family history the Nowill's had!
Big Rose looking good. Have a good day buddy!