New antiques #2

[GeorgeS]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and had a few questions. My mother recently died and among a few of her belongings there were some things that no one knew the history or purpose of. I took quite a few pictures (there are four pieces) and I was hoping you guys could take a look and tell me more about them.

Hi, this is the second piece. I'm fairly certain this is a fish knife set, and all 6 knives are present. The case is in good condition, and the knives are marked "England", and "A. R. Justice & Co.". Doing a quick google search, I couldn't find any similar sets. If you could tell me more about them, and more about the company in general, that would be wonderful!

Thanks again!

[GeorgeS]

I did some more research on the fish knife set and found that it was a Pennsylvanian company operating from 1877-1937. The only thing that now confuses me is why the knives say "ENGLAND" on them if the company was from Pennsylvania. I am also curious as to why I could only find that set and can't find the company anywhere else.

Again, thanks for your help!

[ironlord1963]

     Welcome to the forum GeorgeS.  To me I see a nice set of Pearl handle Fruit Knives, Usually a Fish knife has a unique shape to the blade.  I'm not 100% on that but pretty sure.  As for the company it is possible it was a import Comapny, and purchased the knives from england to be sold abroad.  Are there any other markings present?.

[GeorgeS]

There is the hallmark of the company (a heart intertwined in a square with a J in the middle). And your theory might very well be correct, just strange that I can't find anything on this company. Good call on the fruit knives too, I didn't consider that.

[ironlord1963]

But non other then the Symbol on the blade?  After looking again, it could also be a monogram of a company that owned the knifves, or presented to a employee of A R Justice & Co.  Sure sounds more like a law office then a flatware manu.

[KC]

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,antique-mother-pearl,1337006.html

[ironlord1963]

Go score KC.  I'm licking up my crow soup as we speak.  Even found a link at replacements. 

[KC]

In that case Ironlord, too bad they don't have matching soup spoons!  LOL

The joys of learning at this site...I learn something new everyday!

We do need to post recipes for crow by-the-way!  Ha!