- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
July Uncurated Estate Finds
Lot 291:
Description
Group of five vintage advertising folding pocket knives, comprising three novelty leg-shaped knives and two multi-tool designs with folding corkscrews. Two Nehi novelty leg knives are constructed with embossed nickel-silver or chrome-plated metal handles depicting a woman’s leg in a high-heeled shoe alongside a soda bottle, stamped Remington UMC on the tang. third leg-shaped knife advertises Coca-Cola, with a brass-toned metal handle embossed with the Coca-Cola script logo on one side and Drink Coke 5 cents on the reverse. The blade for this knife is tang stamped Taylor Cutlery. The collection also features two multi-tool knives. One advertises St. Raphael apéritif and is embossed with the word Auvergne and a figure in traditional French regional costume on a brass handle. The second multi-tool is an ornate Coca-Cola themed knife with an embossed brass-toned handle featuring leaf motifs and the text The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Largest knife 3 1/2" L (closed), 6 1/8" L (open).
Location 13B
Condition report:
Items are in good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The Nehi knives show minor surface oxidation on the blades and age-related dulling of the plated handle finishes. The Coca-Cola leg knife exhibits moderate patina on the brass handle and oxidation on the blade with typical sharpening wear. The St. Raphael multi-tool shows significant surface corrosion, pitting, and oxidation on the main blade and a heavy aged patina on the brass handle. The Coca-Cola multi-tool is in good condition with moderate patina and minor surface scratches on the blade.
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