A Collection of Assorted Vintage Pocket Knives
This lot comprises ten vintage pocket knives, offering a varied cross-section of folding pocket tools that are likely to date from the early to mid twentieth century. Styles range from a black chequered knife with a leather fob attached, to brass chequered examples, slim mother-of-pearl handled pieces, a silver-tone folder and a tartan-patterned handle. A novelty corkscrew bears the advertising legend Dixons for Cameras, while a blue handled knife and a cream-coloured example add further colour variety. The handles appear to be made from materials including mother-of-pearl, celluloid and metal, reflecting the decorative styles popular for pocket knives of the period. The Rabone ruler laid alongside the group gives a useful sense of scale.
Condition and Collectability
The knives show the signs of age and handling you would expect, including surface wear, scuffing, light tarnish to the metal bolsters and minor marks to several handles. The black chequered knife retains its worn leather fob, and the mother-of-pearl pieces display a natural lustre with some edge wear. Originality appears good, with no obvious replacements noted, though all pieces are sold as found and buyers should examine each one closely before bidding. This mixed group will appeal to pocket knife enthusiasts, vintage advertising collectors and those interested in decorative handle materials. As a group lot, it offers plenty of variety for display or further study.
