Grubs up! British eating irons etc.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, taking some pics of more items from my collection on a rainy day.

First off we have what must have been a popular and practical item, a can and bottle opener. WD marked & dated 1943. Originally it had a tinned silver finish.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

These are now hard to find and command a premium. A 1940 dated knife. I found this one at work many years ago when I was in the printing trade. I used it every day for taking rubber type out of molds!

[Adrian Stevenson]

A set of knifes, forks and spoons, all GR marked. In fact, the forks and spoons are all 1930's being GR V marked. The slightly darker looking spoon is 1950 dated. These were liberated by a friend of mine from his workplace, a mental hospital, when they changed the cutlery to plastic.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here we have an Air Ministry marked knife.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Staying on the Air Ministry theme, this time from the Officers Mess, here is a napkin ring with "AM" marking. While no silver hall marks are present, these have a silver content to them, hence the patinia.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here we have a 1945 dated jug. Maker marked "SG & Co." Capacity of 1 Imperial Pint.

[Jerry B]

Cool items Ade and thanks for showing them. I always mean to check out the old cutlery when I am out on the hunt, but mostly can't be bothered which is a shame as many of these must still be out there.

[Woolgar]

Nice items ! I remember my Mum using a can opener like that when I was a boy !

Nick

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, thanks for the comments.

We always check the cutlery at shows and antiques shops, as they do turn up on occasion.

Cheers, Ade.