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'Charles' Smith backmark?
Hi Gents,
Any comments on the Charles Smith 12 Piccadilly backmark? Of the top of my head I don't recall seeing this one before. I don't think it is related to the Smith, Kent & Write company but could be wrong. Any thoughts, comments always welcome? Cheers, Roy
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Roy, might be originally Samuel and Charles Smith gunmakers Leicester Square.
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Button Lines 64 page 11: Charles Smith & Son, gold lacemen of 12, Piccadilly, London, in the first half of Queen Victoria's reign.
seen on buttons: C. Smith & Son, 5 New Burlington St., London C. Smith, 12 Piccadilly, London C. Smith, Piccadilly Charles Smith & Sons operated from 12 Piccadilly from 1836 to 1859 (https://www.antique-swords.eu) Last edited by btns; 14-02-18 at 09:42 PM. Reason: dates added |
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Thank you for that Gents,
Very helpful indeed. Cheerio, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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