July Uncurated Estate Finds
Lot 292:
Description
Collection of 17 assorted folding pocket knives, including commemorative, novelty, and promotional designs. The group features a variety of handle materials, primarily brass, with copper-tone and silver-tone metal alloys. Key pieces include a Boyd & Fireman single-blade folder; a Remington commemorative knife; a Swedish Eskilstuna multi-tool; a 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial locking folder; various novelty-shaped folders; two figural relief folders; a copper-tone pen knife; an Art Nouveau lily design folder; and a brass handle knife with Celtic knotwork. Largest knife 5" L (closed), 8 1/2" L (open).
Location 19C
Condition report:
Brass and metal handles exhibit a natural aged patina and varying degrees of tarnish and oxidation. Blades show signs of light to moderate use; several carbon steel blades show surface oxidation, pitting, and evidence of previous sharpening. Mechanical actions appear functional across the group.
Share this lot: