Cheap ✨ Bernal Cutlery Geo Wostenholm & Sons Carving Set Carbon Steel Sterling Stag Sheffield 1891-1920’s? Used Vintage 🛒

Antique George Wostenholm carving set made in Sheffield England post 1891 as shown by ‘England’ in the mark. 

Geo Wostenholm founded his company in 1745, in Sheffield, England. The IXL trademark (for I Excel) was added 1826. They grew their company name during the Industrial Revolution, and they had very successful business in the United States. Their rival brand Joseph Rodgers & Sons also had a great reputation and they both worked hard to stay the cream of the Sheffield crop. Ironically, both brands are owned currently by a parent company, but are still produced in Sheffield and craftsmanship has remained high quality.

Like all other culinary knives this should never go in the dishwasher, carving knife handles will come loose with high heat (dishwasher, stove top etc), carbon steel can rust if left wet or dirty, expect a patina to form with use.