<code> Charles William Fletcher Sheffield fruit knife maker
Sterling Works, Arundel Street, Sheffield then additionally Bramhall Lane
Although he registered his silver mark with the Sheffield Assay Office in 1894, Fletcher did not start making pocket fruit knives until 1899.
However, once his firm began making them they became one of the most prolific makers between 1900 and 1930.
Fletcher’s two sons, Charles and William joined the firm and it became a limited liability company (C. W. Fletcher & Sons Ltd) in 1908. Charles William Fletcher died aged 66 in 1932.
Registered Maker’s Marks
Sheffield silver mark “CWF” registered 8 May 1894. Chester silver mark registered May 1911. London silver marks registered May 1912 and December 1914.
A late-Victorian pocket fruit knife by Charles William Fletcher.
© Copyright pocketfruitknives.com 2026