English Pocket Fruit Knife Maker (Sheffield)
32 Howard Street, Sheffield
After being in a partnership for 12 years with John Oxley (qv) that specialised in folding fruit knives, Henry Atkin started his own business in 1841. Henry died in 1853 after which his sons formed Atkin Brothers (qv).
Registered Maker’s Marks
“HA” registered with Sheffield Assay Office 22 March 1841
A Henry Atkin knife made in 1846. It has a milled blade decoration, ornately carved mother-of-pearl scales and five Sheffield hallmarks.
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