Historical information

This knife was found in a drawer from the estate of Judy Walcott who died in 2016 in Orbost.
The Dicken Bros, shop is in the main street of Orbost . Frank B. Dicken and his son, Selwyn, were General Merchants. Frank and May Dicken moved to Orbost in 1936 where Frank became manager of Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street. In 1945, Frank purchased the business and in 1947, formed a partnership with his son, Selwyn. The store was then called F.B. Dicken and Son. The premise are still retained by the Dicken family although the shop business was sold in 1981. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall)

Significance

This item is an example of an item produced for advertising and promotion. The Dicken General Merchandising business is no longer an Orbost feature.

Physical description

A bone handled butter knife with an inscription on one side of the blade. Handle is a cream bone with a rounded end.

Inscriptions & markings

Stainless Steel Made in Sheffield Expressly fo F.B. Dicken & Son ORBOST