ALFRED SHRIMPTON & SONS knitting needle metal gauge 2.75"

Alfred Shrimpton & Sons Ltd. were a needles and fish hooks manufacturer in Redditch, Worcestershire, England (1812 - 2000). The family moved to Redditch, the industry of needle making, during the Victorian era. Vintage/Antique bell-shaped knitting needle gauge. Would also make a cute ornament! The front is in really good condition. The back has some marks. 6 x 7 cm, 1 mm thick (2 3/4 x 2 3/8 inches) The Trademark shows a bee (industry), a scale, two leaves/feathers, and four stars (needles). There are 24 measurement sizes. Some history on the Shrimpton family: https://www.felmersham.net/kens_homepage.htm Redditch virtual museum: http://www.mfg.rvmha.info/rvm-on-line-mf-s.html The needle industry of Redditch: http://hip.rvmha.info/HIP-NEW/HIP-NEW-32.pdf National Trust Museum of Childhood: https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/665366 Business Letterhead: https://www.vintagephotosrus.com/store/p974/1892_Business_Letterhead_document_Alfred_Shrimpton_%26_sons_manufacture_of__Helix_needles_New_York.html Please see my other ads. *collectibles* *costume jewelry* *fine jewelry* *vintage* *designer* *home goods* *clothing*