Johnson western Sheffield pruner.
£250.00
is stamped on the mark side tang “[flag logo] JOHNSON WESTERN WORKS”. Given the absence of a place name, and the known date of 1854 when the company was operating in the Western Works, a date range of late 1850s – 1860s is suggested. This is an unusual knife in that the 3 pins securing the wood scales to the liners are copper. It has a length of 4 ¾ inches closed, integral “Barlow” style bolsters and liners and a flat brass butt end. The blade was most likely a hawkbill but could have been a sheepfoot.
Condition: All metal surfaces have staining and minor pitting caused by rust – since removed.