This marking was the trademark of the New Haven Hardware Specialty Company, 161-165 Porter Street, New Haven, Connecticut. They were originated in 1879 when Ernest Voos opened a shop in New Haven, and began making pocket knives.
The New Haven Hardware Specialty Company was incorporated in 1919, and took over Voos’ business. Ernest Voos was president, Gustav G. Fritz vice-president, and Frederick W. Voos secretary and treasurer.
On November 5, 1925, they suffered a $12,000 loss when a fire broke out in their plant. They were well insured, and continued business as usual.
c 1924-1981