July Uncurated Estate Finds
Lot 284:
Description
Group of seven assorted custom and collectible knives in a wooden display case. Includes a Peter Paris folding knife featuring a side-pivot mechanism and burl wood scales; a single-blade Eloi Pernet folding knife features a handle wrapped in brown crocodile-patterned leather and a large split-ring lanyard attachment; a custom lockback folder by C.H. Morris is constructed with a stainless steel frame and three inset mother-of-pearl panels; a Boy Scouts of America multi-blade pocket knife with jigged scales; a large two-blade folding knife is stamped XXP&P on the brass liner and bears a logo of two figures with hammers at an anvil on the blade; a fixed blade Damascus steel knife signed Delotte with a carved eagle head pommel; and a clip-point fixed blade signed Lucas featuring natural stag horn handle scales and a custom-fit leather sheath. Largest knife 9 1/4" L. Case 2 1/4" H x 12" W x 9 1/2" D.
Location 24B
Condition report:
The Peter Paris and C.H. Morris knives show minimal signs of handling. The Eloi Pernet and large two-blade folder are in very good condition. The Delotte fixed blade shows light surface oxidation near the guard. The Boy Scouts of America pocket knife shows typical age-related tarnish on the blades. The Lucas fixed blade shows light surface scratches on the blade. The display case is intact with a functioning brass latch.
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