<code> Villiers & Jackson Birmingham fruit knife makers
3 Hockley Hill, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
Villiers & Jackson was a silversmith partnership founded by Joseph Villiers and Walter Jackson around 1880. Their partnership was dissolved in 1883 after which Walter Jackson continued the business under the name Villiers & Jackson. As well as being prolific makers of pocket fruit knives, they were also noted for cigarette holders and propelling pencils. The firm traded until around 1940.
Registered Maker’s Marks
Birmingham silver mark registered February 1890. Sheffield silver mark registered 26 April 1901. Chester silver mark registered 1883.
A combination fruit knife and nut peeler by Villiers & Jackson.