An assortment of vintage folding pocket knives and a regional advertising tool. The group includes a large clasp-style folding knife with dark burgundy synthetic scales, likely celluloid, featuring a single blade, three pins, and a metal lanyard bail. Also included is a pen knife with iridescent mother-of-pearl scales and polished metal bolsters. A series of utility folders are present with off-white or cream-coloured handle scales, possibly bone or celluloid, showing designs in the style of mid-20th century American manufacturers such as Imperial. A slim-profile folder with red synthetic scales and a rectangular brass shield is also included. The advertising tool is a rectangular metal-cased item featuring a black and green diamond logo for Metal Charlottetown Products, originating from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Blade lengths range from approximately 4 cm to 10 cm.
Condition report:
All items are in a used, as-found condition. Significant surface corrosion and rust are evident on the steel blades and liners across the collection. Handle scales show varying degrees of staining, surface scratches, and age-related discolouration. The advertising tool exhibits surface wear and minor losses to the logo area. Blades show signs of past sharpening and use.
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