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Tupper / Rothwell Knife

An eight blade / tool knife. Blades are marked REPEAT NEEDHAM BROTHERS. Needham was founded in 1851 and folded after World War II. The master blade is also marked WESTON BRIGHTON.

The knife is engraved "Presented to Billy Tupper By Arthur Rothwell Esq. May 6th 1916."

Who were Tupper and Rothwell?

Can anyone supply any information?

What happened May 6th 1916?


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