Vintage lobsters let's show'em

[Berkley]

Those are some fine lobsters. I notice that the Wostenholm appears to have traces of gilding on the file blade. I have a similar one with evidence of gilding on all the blades, and have always wondered if that was original. Very interesting to see another gilded blade from the Gilded Age.

 

[knifegirl888]

Berkley,

That's a sweet looking knife. I didn't realize that they gilded blades?

Alas, I think my file blade is just a little rusty.

 

[Berkley]

Maybe just paint - BRL thought so, LINK. But I was still hoping when I saw yours.

 

[chuko]

Wow these are some really outstanding lobsters you have posted Kathy and Barry and Berkley. Some are very new to me and very impressive (the S&M bone oval Lobster looks familiar). All of you keep posting items from your collections.
I picked up some new items while I was at the Tulsa show that I will photo and post soon. In the mean time here is a Springbrooke Knife Co. Pearl Sheffield pattern Lobster Knife. Both blades stamped “Spring-/ Brooke/ Knife Co.” a trademark stamp used by Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden, a very large wholesale house in San Francisco, California, in business from 1848 to 1964 according to ‘Goin’s’.** ‘Levine’s Guide’ says the Springbrooke Knife Co. marking was in use from 1895 to 1920.* Milled nickel silver liners and pins. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is an OLD WATERVILLE CUTLERY CO CONN (1843-1913) PEARL Serpentine LOBSTER KNIFE, 3 1/4" CLOSED. This one has a set of bolsters on the narrow end that are a repairs. There is some blade loss on the master, but a rare old knife with lots of fine color in the remaining pearl. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is a more traditional Sheffield pattern marked OVB (Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.). Knife is 2 5/8" closed has a nickel silver liners and bail. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is a pretty little S & A Co. New York, Oval Lobster. Stamped; S & A Co. New York, Germany on tang. Approx. 2 3/8". SPERRY AND ALEXANDER (1893-1920). Nickel silver oval shield, pins and milled liners. Charles


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[chuko]

Here is George Butler & Co. Sheffield England equal end Lobster 4 blade pocketknife. Milled brass liners, nickel silver oval shield. All blades are tang stamped with the makers mark "G. Butler & Co. on the front tang, Sheffield England on the rear tangs. Knife is 3" closed

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[chuko]

This one is a I*XL George Wostenholm Sheffield 2 ½” four blade equal end lobster, milled brass liners and nickel silver pins and oval shield. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is a more traditional sleeveboard lobster marked John Primble India Steel Works 5483 in mother of pearl. Knife is 3-1/8" closed. Charles


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[knifegirl888]

There are some scarce tang stamps in that bunch. Thanks for showing them!

 

[chuko]

Here is my special 3 1/4" lobster pattern quill knife by Parkin & Marshall, Sheffield (this one is shown on page 242 of the SHEFFIELD EXHIBITION KNIVES book). Has 8 blades with 4 on each side. All are pen blades except one ink eraser blade & one manicure blade. Scalloped pearl handles with scalloped liners; the pearl is pique on each side with clamshell-type bolsters and a oval nickel silver shield. There is one broken blade. Charles

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[chuko]

Mint Kutmaster Lobster Pocket Knife. The knife is 3-3/8" long. All blades are bright and the handles are perfect. The master blade is stamped Kutmaster and has KUTMASTER etched out across the blade. Charles

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[chuko]

Here is an interesting KA-BAR 3 blade pearl sleeveboard pattern lobster knife is 2-7/8'' long closed.* Master blade stamped KA-BAR , Nickel silver tip bolsters, liners and bail. Charles


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[chuko]

Here is a Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett lobster knife. Very similar to a New York Knife I posted earlier in this thread. Knife measures just over 2 1/4" closed. The master blade tang reads HIBBARD SPENCER BARTLETT & CO, the other blade tang reads O-V-B. There are 2 small spots on the back handle.

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[chuko]

Here is a little 2 1/4" Holley / Lake / ville (1844-1930) oval lobster with 2 wharncliffe shaped blades and brass liners. Charles


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[chuko]

Here is one of the items I picked up at the Tulsa show. I believe it is a French lobster with blade etch mark that is either E. CHAMARANDE or CHAMABANDE (worn done some). Still looking for information. It is an unusual swayback with ivory scales (some minor pin cracks on large end) with birds eye pins. 2 blades and scissors with file and toothpick and ear spoon tools. Charles


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[chuko]

Here is an Old arch stamped Utica equal end lobster 2 1/2" closed. Master blade is Etched "Compliments of Hotel Martin" The secondary blade is a long manicure blade. Nickel silver bail, and milled liners. Charles

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[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

This is my only lobster that I am aware of owning. I bought it about 2 years ago at this time for $10 at our yearly antique show and have carried it nearly every day in my scrubs. Sharpens up beautifully for cuticle and fingertip maintenance, which is very important as a massage therapist. It is also useful for testing superficial pain and cold sensitivity due to the sharp tip of the file.

Brass coined liners (wrong term probably), marked Walter Kayser Germany, Ruhrstahl marked on blade.

 

[chuko]

Nice little equal end lobster. Sounds like it works everyday, thanks for posting.

Here is an old T.Turner Co (1802-1932) Lobster 2 5/8" closed, master blade full and marked (T Turner & Co/Cutlers to/His Majesty). Charles

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