Lot of 2 Vintage Pocket Knives – Imperial Celluloid & Miniature Mother of Pearl
Brass (Parts/Restoration)
Item Specifics:
- Brand: Imperial Knife Co. / Unbranded Vintage
- Type: Pocket Knife / Pen Knife / Watch Chain Knife
- Number of Blades: 1 (Imperial) / 2 (Pen Knife)
- Blade Material: Carbon Steel
- Handle Material: Celluloid (Faux Pearl) / Genuine Mother of Pearl & Brass
- Era: Vintage (Mid-20th Century)
Description:
Up for sale is a 2-piece lot of vintage pocket knives, sold strictly as-is for restoration, parts, cleaning, or historical display.
Up for sale is a 2-piece lot of vintage pocket knives, sold strictly as-is for restoration, parts, cleaning, or historical display.
- Imperial Folding Pocket Knife: Features a yellow "cracked ice" celluloid handle with a shield inlay and classic stamped Imperial bolster pattern. The single carbon steel blade shows heavy historical sharpening down from its original profile.
- Miniature Watch Chain Pen Knife: Features genuine mother-of-pearl scales over a solid brass frame. Includes a small folding pen blade on one end and a folding file/manicure tool on the other. Both blades are heavily worn and narrow from age and use.
Condition Report (Restoration Lot):
Both knives are in well-loved, vintage condition with a heavy, honest patina. Expect significant surface oxidation, dark carbon pitting, tarnish, and extensive blade wear/sharpening loss as clearly visible in the photographs. The springs still have functional tension, but they could benefit from a thorough oiling and deep cleaning. Please inspect all high-resolution photos with the included ruler scale carefully to verify the exact measurements and cosmetic condition before bidding. selling exactly as pictured 081426 GP
Both knives are in well-loved, vintage condition with a heavy, honest patina. Expect significant surface oxidation, dark carbon pitting, tarnish, and extensive blade wear/sharpening loss as clearly visible in the photographs. The springs still have functional tension, but they could benefit from a thorough oiling and deep cleaning. Please inspect all high-resolution photos with the included ruler scale carefully to verify the exact measurements and cosmetic condition before bidding. selling exactly as pictured 081426 GP