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Anyone have any information on this Knife and fork - The El Dorado Dickinson E.m Sheffield

I came across this old Antler Knife and Fork combo. Blade reads El Dorado Dickinson E.M Sheffield. Wondering what year these would be and if they have any value out there to the group. Thanks Bill

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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...

 Bill,took the liberty of posting your pics for you

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.

Thanks for the follow up everyone-

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