Set of 3 Silverplated Dinner Knives (Vintage: 1880-1905)

Info. provided by A.I. ~   This set of 3 knives is English silverplate, made in Sheffield, England, around 1880–1910.   The hallmark trio — “T”, a crossed‑swords or crown‑like emblem, and a pattern mark — matches the Thomas Turner & Co. or Thomas Ellin & Co. marks used on plated cutlery during that period. Both firms were prominent Sheffield makers producing high‑quality electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) flatware.    The hallmark sequence — “T”, crossed swords, and a crown‑like emblem — matches Thomas Turner & Co., a Sheffield manufacturer active from circa 1850 to 1930. Turner’s marks often featured a boxed “T” followed by symbolic punches representing quality and origin.  (They are approx. 9 long)  These knives were most likely produced between 1880 and 1905, during the late Victorian to early Edwardian period. This was when Turner’s factory specialized in electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) flatware for export and domestic use.    Individually, these knives are modestly valued — about $10–$20 each depending on condition. A matched trio with visible hallmarks and intact handles could fetch $40–$60 from collectors or vintage tableware enthusiasts.