P & G - Unknown Maker

[dognose]

Hi,

Researching this one for a friend. Can anyone identify the maker of this set of knives? It appears to be 'P & G' under a Maltese cross.



They come in a case which marked Toulon, Rue de la Paix 24, Paris.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Trev.

[JayT]

This is the mark of Edme Parisot and Edouard Gallois, cutlers in Paris at 101 rue de Richelieu from 6 May 1865 to 6 February 1895. Their symbol was a Saint-Louis cross. See Arminjon, v.II, no. 03461, p. 314.

Edme Parisot had a long career as a cutler, succeeding Auguste-Démophile Touron (active 1820-1840), adopting his symbol of the Saint-Louis cross. Parisot registered marks in 1842, 1855, and with Gallois in 1865. Blades were made to his specifications in the Haute-Marne, and then mounted to handles in his Paris workshop.

Considered an innovator, he received bronze medals at universal expositions in 1844 and 1849, a mention in 1862, and gold in 1867.

Interesting that the case indicates Touron (not Toulon) as the retailer in rue de la Paix, a swank address. I don’t know whether this means that Parisot & Gallois maintained a retail shop with the name of Parisot’s predecessor, or if it is another Touron entirely. This could be clarified by researching the Almanach Azur if your friend desires.

Hope this helps.

[dognose]

Brilliant, JayT. I'll pass the information on.

Many thanks.

Trev.

[JayT]

My pleasure.

[dognose]

Hi JayT,

Just to correct the spelling, the case is marked Touron.

Thanks again.

Trev.

[JayT]

Makes sense. Interesting to learn that the maker had a swank retail outlet using the original name of the firm as well as a manufacturing premises.