BEST 6 for 2025

1. Michael Price turned walrus ivory handle direct pull, marked on the shank M. PRICE.
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2. Will & Finck direct pull corkscrew marked on the shank, WILL & FINCK. In the Will & Finck catalog this piece is described as follows: “No. 14643 Will & Finck Co’s 4 ¼ inch hand forged, cut thread, silver plated, walrus ivory handle, ax handle shape [see cut] each…… 3 00”
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3. Michael Price turned walrus ivory handle direct pull, marked on the shank M. PRICE, with a monogram on the handle of S.
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4. William H. Arnold’s patent #1,250,413 for a “Combination Can-Opener.” Marked on the handle OPENZIT, PAT 5-5-14 12-17-17, WILL H. ARNOLD, OAKLAND, CAL., the patent date on the handle is incorrect, and was awarded on December 18, 1917. The May 5, 1914, date is for patent #1,095,389 for a Can-Opening Instrument (O’Leary, 1996, p. 133).
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5. Boar’s tusk with Sterling Boar’s head endcap with ruby eyes. Marked with the maker’s mark for Metallurgic Art Company and STERLING. The tail piece is marked monogrammed H.W.B., and 1899. Atop the handle, there is a Sterling figure of the Die Schützenliesl—also used as the logo for Blatz brewing
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6. 1867 William H. Van Gieson’s patented “Improved Cork-Screw.” It is marked under the “Spring-Catch” PATENT (O’Leary, 1996, p. 35). |