Material: nickel plated steel
Manufacturer and Distributor: Porter Bros. & Co., 106-108 Worth St., New York, New York
Made in England through 1917 (factory unknown). Made in USA 1918 and after.
Length: 5″
Sizes: US 1 – 14
Handle stamped with VICTORIA, size, and ENGLAND (on some hooks) in various positions.
Eye in grip varies greatly as shown below.
Made in England before 1918. Eye in center if grip varies in size and shape.
These were probably made in USA for US market as there is no place of manufacture on either box or hooks.
Ad from Notions and Fancy Goods (periodical), 1915
Notion Trade Topics , Jan 1918