Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Michelle "Fingers" DellaPelle on June 9, 2014 at 22:38

Hummmm... I am not sure of El Dorado relate to sheffield. I did research doing my homework... Until find 

Edwin Dickinson had his factory known as Murray Works in Cambridge Street in 1880. But It moved several times, 1888 then it was in Division Street, in 1896 Rockingham Street,and in 1910 Arundel Street, where it remained until the end of the 1930's when it ceased trading.

If i am wrong. not sure...

• ▶ Reply

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on June 10, 2014 at 10:51

 Bill,took the liberty of posting your pics for you

• ▶ Reply

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on June 10, 2014 at 11:13

Bill, adding to what Michelle said-E.M. Dickinson was founded in 1880 up until the late 1930's- El Dorado and Invicta were their trademark names- El Dorado was used on their knives as a trademark on everything from carving sets, bowies, and even folding knives- In the late 30's they were acquired by Needham, Veall, & Tyzak at the Eye Witness Works in Milton Street- They bought the El Dorado and Invicta trademarks, but not the Dickinson name so your carving set would be 1880 to no later than the late 1930's-E. M. Dickinson was one of hundreds  of small knife manufacturers operating in the Sheffield area during that time-A very cool looking set and definitely vintage , but not, unfortunately, overly valuable -Similar sets have been selling in the $30-$60 price range by the same company- The ones I have seen on the high end of this were a 3 pc. set with a sharpening steel as part of the set.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by bill lair on June 11, 2014 at 18:58

Thanks for the follow up everyone-

• ▶ Reply

▶ Reply to Discussion