Fruit knife maker T.M

[Granmaa]

Does anyone know the maker of this Sheffield 1861 fruit knife?

Miles

[dognose]

Hi Miles,
Thomas Marples is a possibility he entered his mark in 1855,
Regards Trev.

[Granmaa]

Thanks for that Trev. I found a site which mentions Thomas Marples did make fruit knives. It was set up by a descendant, so thankyou for your help too Mr Marples!

Miles

http://www.rodneyb.demon.co.uk/marples_trading_companies.htm