Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
...stamped G. Deakin - Sheffield - England on the blade and also cast with Deakin's makers mark of a horses head on the centre of the iron frame, which was registered in 1842....George Deakin is listed at various addresses in Sheffield between 1825 and 1865....a quality made piece, which is in surprisingly very good condition.
English. C1840-50.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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