Butcher Cleaver ID Request

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

Can anyone help me identify the age / make / or anything else about this knife? Thanks for looking.

 

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[thrifty76now]

Cool cleaver,and someone will identify it

 

[nhbenz]

Foster Bros.

 

[reale bill]

Foster Bros. brand early 50's

 

[A2coins]

cool find restore that bad boy

 

[nhbenz]

Is there a size (number) mark?

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Yes there is a #7 in the middle of the knife.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find!

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Okay,

So after doing some research, I found the following.

1878ish-1890 FOSTER BROS. (founding name of company)
1891-1904 FOSTER BROS. COMPANY (incorporated under new name)
1904-1953 FOSTER BROS. & CHATILLON CO. (acquired by Chatillon)
1953-1956 FOSTER BROS.
1957+ COLUMBIA CUTLERY CORP uses FOSTER BRO. LOGO, original plant closes

Now I am not sure if my knife is from 1878 - 1890, or 1953 - 1956. Can any experts tell me more? Thanks!