{"product_id":"joseph-fenton-sheffield-vintage-6-xylonite-table-knives-original-box-circa-1921","title":"Joseph Fenton Sheffield Vintage 6 Xylonite Table Knives Original Box Circa 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Boxed set of six table knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker \/ Brand: Joseph Fenton \u0026amp; Sons Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Sykes Works, Sheffield, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear \/ Era: c.1921\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: Cream Xylonite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Silver and cream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber of Pieces: Six knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Original fitted red cardboard box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterior: Fitted dividers with lambswool padding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlade Markings: “Joseph Fenton \u0026amp; Sons Ltd Cutlers Sheffield – Stainless”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBox Markings: “Stainless Xylonite Table”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Table knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully presented set of six English table knives made by Joseph Fenton \u0026amp; Sons of Sykes Works, Sheffield. The knives combine stainless-steel blades with finely lined cream Xylonite handles, giving them the refined appearance associated with quality early 20th-century British tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original red presentation box survives with its colourful Joseph Fenton trade label, fitted dividers, lambswool padding and clearly printed “Stainless Xylonite Table” end label. A handsome and increasingly uncommon example of traditional Sheffield cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage boxed cutlery set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* All six table knives are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Stainless-steel blades display surface scratches, polishing marks and signs of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Cream Xylonite handles show age-related marks, minor discolouration and general surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No obvious major cracks or substantial losses are visible to the handles in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The original red box remains intact and presents attractively for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Box corners and edges have rubbing, scuffing, small splits and general storage wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The printed Joseph Fenton \u0026amp; Sons trade label has surface wear, handwriting and areas of deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The original “Stainless Xylonite Table” end label remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The fitted interior retains its lambswool padding, which has age-related discolouration and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The knives have not been professionally polished or restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photographs form an important part of the description and condition report. Please examine them carefully, as they best illustrate the item’s condition, age, character and overall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage and pre-owned items, signs of age, use and handling are to be expected and should be considered part of the item’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us if exact individual knife and box measurements are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Antique Items\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany vintage items were manufactured to standards applicable at the time of production. 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