Lot 056 - Grouping Of 21 Vintage Pocket Knives Including Coors And Asten Felts Advertising Knives, Yellowstone Park And U.S. Capitol Washington D.C. Souvenir Knives, And Asian Bone Letter Opener

Lot 056 - Grouping Of 21 Vintage Pocket Knives Including Coors And Asten Felts Advertising Knives, Yellowstone Park And U.S. Capitol Washington D.C. Souvenir Knives, And Asian Bone Letter OpenerA grouping of 21 vintage pocket knives in varying condition. Examples include an Asian bone letter opener; advertising knives for Coors and Asten Felts; and souvenir knives for Yellowstone Park and the U. S. Capitol, Washington, D. C. Not evaluated for sharpness. Some knives are missing parts or show damage. Sold as found. Dimensions range from 2 1 8" L to 5 1 4" L folded

Antique cabinet card studio portrait depicting the celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt

There is significant paint loss

and coloration are consistent with long-term environmental exposure or maritime recovery

Typical of the romantic and sentimental style popular in England during the early Victorian period

Artist signed lower right

The crawling panther was a common motif in this style of mid-century porcelain decoration

Overall the piece is in good condition with normal signs of wear and use

Covers loose from binding with discoloration and wear to surfaces and spine consistent with age

An antique black lacquered wooden graphoscope table top viewer marked "Souvenir de Paris

but has minor wear and tear including small holes

and as are all items in my store

chromolithograph postcards