Seriously cool finds at the FLEA MARKET

[KiljoyKutlery]

Well, I have done it again..I am charmed...I tell you what!
Marbles Arms and Mfg. Co. (pre 1953) coat compass in fantastic conditon..(sorry for the crap photos) and 2 match cases..on emade in Hong Kong..and the other a Pre 1960 EVERDRY!!!! Very rare case! With the seal and everything....I am very happy..and I will not tell you what I paid!
From the Junk store...some very BIG butchers knives..the largest is 14" in the blade!! WOW, the biggest I have ever seen..what do you guys think?
Gene

 

[BarberFobic1992]

great finds! that big butcher looks like it will be a great chopper once you get an edge on it. they would also be good candidates for a rehandling job too.

 

[langston302]

ok so how much for the lot? i mean how much did you pay?

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

I could lie to you....seriously..what if I want to sell them..then I am a profiteer asshat..
I got a good deal, I didnt know that until I got home a googled the lot, but the Marbles and EVERDRY are pretty collectable. Gene

 

[CShepherd]

I have got to get out more to yard sales and flea markets. Unfortunately most of the flea markets around here and just a bunch of tables selling new junk.

Great finds.

Charlie

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

I saw what I always look for..the guy with the table full of glass cases..filled with entirely to much old stuff...lighters and compass's galor....I saw the matchcase..and then..under some stuff..the Marbles...I was pretty happy.
I left behind all types of small collapsing cubs and compass's..small containers and lighters. tons of great items..the guy had good taste.

 

[trentu]

Great find!!! Gotta love those bargains!

 

[storl]

I have got to get out more to yard sales and flea markets. Unfortunately most of the flea markets around here and just a bunch of tables selling new junk.

Great finds.

Charlie

Same here. It's all new garbage at prices that aren't even better that your average department store. I miss the flea markets from my youth where you could find row upon row of used, antique, dirt cheap stuff.

 

[thundermoon]

Some very sweet finds!!

 

[kgd]

I'd just call that butcher a machete and try wacking stuff with it for testing. If it holds true, then I'd pass along to Siguy for some convexing magic!

 

[j williams]

Man, Good for ya gene. Those are some nice scores! I agree with kgd on the big un.....

 

[Sharp Eye]

Gene,
Those are seriously cool finds.
Congrats.

 

[Bushman5]

love that butcher knife.

 

[untamed]

SWEET!!! There's nothing better than stumbling on great finds!

 

[MRpink]

Nice finds, there are a few yard sales and weekly flea market I should hit up.

 

[Chosen-frozen]

I could lie to you....seriously..what if I want to sell them..then I am a profiteer asshat..
I got a good deal, I didnt know that until I got home a googled the lot, but the Marbles and EVERDRY are pretty collectable. Gene

I`ll have to have mom look around the gun cabinet. Dad had an old brass compass just like the pinned to his hunting coat, and I know he bought it long before I was born (1966). Who knew anyone collected compasses?

 

[Loosearrow]

Thanks for the info on the matchcases. Didn't know they were pricey. I see them from time to time. One of the butcher knives looks like a Dexter. What about the large one? It looks old. I like that old carbon steel. I Wilson knive? Loosearrow

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

The big one is a Chadwick, and the other 2 are Dexters. I am not sure yet, but I beleive the compass is very early..right around 1910 or so...the print in the compass is much simpler than others I have found online...yet not "new"..I am still looking. Gene

 

[j williams]

Is the compass still right on?

 

[mtnfolk mike]

nice score there gene...:thumbup: the flea market rocks...