Any Love for Orange Blossom lobsters?

[chuko]

Here is my KEEN KUTTER ORANGE BLOSSOM OLD, "KEEN KUTTER EC SIMMONS ST LOUIS" ON THE TANG. (1868-1940), THE PEARL HAS ONE HAIR LINE CRACK on the reverse side. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is a rare one: a Vintage 1900's German L.Weyesberg & Sons pearl handled ORANGE BLOSSOM Brass liners, nickel bolsters. Solingen steel blades. Charles
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[1fartsmella]

Charles, I also have a Keen Kutter

 

[1fartsmella]

New York Knife Co made a serpentine sleeveboard lobster etched ORANGE BLOSSOM. Named for the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry The 'Orange Blossom" Regiment, who fought in the Civil War. It came in bone and pearl.

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[chuko]

Barry your Keen Kutter is in much better shape than mine, very nice! I did find that my collection included a couple of Ulster Blossoms. They are not quite as nice as yours, but I'm still looking. Charles

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[chuko]

A VALLEY FORGE CUTLERY Orange Blossom (1916-1950). NICE SHAPE CONSIDERING IT'S AGE. THE PEARL IS CRACKED ON THE SIDE WITH THE SHIELD BUT IS SOLID AND INTACT. ALL THE BLADES ARE GOOD AND MOVING FREELY. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is my WALDEN KNIFE CO ORANGE BLOSSOM MARKED WALDEN KNIFE CO NY (1874-1923) ,, VERY HARD TO FIND, GOOD SNAP ALL AROUND, NO CRACKS IN PEARL, Charles

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[chuko]

These 2 knives are in rougher shape, but very hard to find #1 A. J JORDAN (1878-1926) AAA1 ETCH PEARL Orange Blossom LOBSTER KNIFE KNIVE and #2 an E. K. Tryon*(1811-1952) Orange Blossom. Charles

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[chuko]

These 2 knives are in rougher shape, but very hard to find #1 A. J JORDAN (1878-1926) AAA1 ETCH PEARL Orange Blossom LOBSTER KNIFE KNIFE and #2 an E. K. Tryon*(1811-1952) Orange Blossom. Charles

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[chuko]

Now here is one that poses questions. Marked W.R Case & Sons on all blades with stag scales, but I cannot find this pattern in any of my Case references, Nice knife though with interesting secondary blades and IMO an Orange Blossom pattern. Charles

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[Gevonovich]

Thanks for sharing Charles. I am enjoying your postings. Keep them flowing. I recently found a gentleman knife and thought for a second I had found an Orange Blossom, but it was not to be.

 

[robbobus]

Thanks for all the fine images. This has been my off to bed thread for a week now. Beautiful.

Rob

 

[CNoyes]

Charles, Moore - Handley Hardware was founded in Birmingham, AL and they are still in business south of town as "HomeCrafters, Inc." I don't know how they've managed to stay in business with multiple Home Depot and Lowes scattered around.

That Moore - Handley gunstock lobster would be highly desired by any of our local collectors, myself included.

I don't think they marketed any folding knives after about 1962, or so.

This is a great thread, by the way.

 

[chuko]

Charlie, thanks for the additional information on the M-H and your comments on the thread. I sent you a PM.

Charles

 

[chuko]

Here is my latest addition, a stag Remington with milled nickel silver liners. Knife is in excellent condition except for a couple of pin cracks on each side at the big end. Charles

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[chuko]

I just received this one from a friend who found it for me at the recent Oregon show. Near mint condition A.J. Jordan (1871-1929) gunstock whittler lobster (aka Orange Blossom), 3 1/4” closed. Nickel silver milled liners, long shield and tip bolsters. Master blade has the AAA1 etch, some staining on blades. Charles

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[Gary G]

Here is my latest addition, a stag Remington with milled nickel silver liners. Knife is in excellent condition except for a couple of pin cracks on each side at the big end. Charles

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I found a Remington 'orange-blossom lobster' yesterday at an antique mall in Virginia. It has milled liners, sunken joints, and stag handles (all odd for Remington). Pattern number is R6456. Beautiful design. Mine is missing one of the small blades (snapped off), but still a worthy knife. WOOT! I'll post photos when I'm back from traveling.

 

[chuko]

Wow I had forgotten about this thread. Thanks for bringing it back to life. I look forward to your photos.

 

[chuko]

Here is a Cattaraugus

 

[chuko]

Here are a few more that I'm reposting with John's photos;
New York Knife Orange Blossom

HICKORY gunstock whittler lobster Orange Blossom (made by Napanoch)

A.J.Jordan

Remington

Robeson Shuredge