<code> James Fenton pocket fruit knife maker Birmingham
74 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
There is little recorded about James Fenton other than he was a silversmith who became renownedfor silver thimbles as well as being a prolific producer of silver-bladed pocket fruit knives.
The 1849 Birmingham Directory listed him as a “gold and silver pencil case maker”.
The firm operated for a remarkably long period, continuing well into the 20th century.
Registered Maker’s Marks
First Birmingham silver mark “JF” registered April 1852, subsequent marks registered September 1860, November 1868, September 1878, July 1882, July 1898 and twice in November 1911. Sheffield silver mark registered 20 November 1854. Chester mark registered 22 November 1882.
A James Fenton pocket fruit knife with a feathered terminal.
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