LB1 box question

[Mountainwind]

This is not a woodgrain box(I don't think), so I can't figure out a time period for it. I also think, other than color, it's the same as SCs and maybe SFO boxes. How does it compare to the "a sharp idea" box?

 

[Codger_64]

This is not a woodgrain box(I don't think), so I can't figure out a time period for it.

It is a "leathergrained" gift box with flocked vac tray. Look at the trade names and logos on the associated paperwork.

I also think, other than color, it's the same as SCs and maybe SFO boxes. How does it compare to the "a sharp idea" box?

The LB-1 pattern itself dates from 1982 through 1996.

The Uncle Henry gift boxes were used from the early/mid 1970's until well after the intro of the "Sharp Idea" box in the mid 1980's after the Baers bought Imperial and consolodated operations in Ellenville. Again, look at the logos, slogans and trademarks. A very good way to become familiar with these is to study them on the dated factory materials on the archive site.

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/

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Michael

 

[lrv]

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