Phins Ltd, Dundee
We believe this knife was made in Sheffield for Phins Ltd, an ironmonger that was founded in Dundee at the beginning of the twentieth century.Phins was established in 1902 by John Phin (later Sir John Phin and Lord Provost of Dundee, 1881 - 1955), who was born in Dundee, the son of David Napier Phin and Ann Dandson. Sir John retired in 1925 and the business was passed on to Phins Ltd, a newly-formed, private limited company. At that point, it was described as a furnisher and general ironmonger.The company was eventually acqu....
