Description:
Vintage Fish Knife Pocket Jackknife Imperial Prov R I USA Celluloid 1956-1988
Curved handle fish knife
Yellow celluloid plastic wrap; steel crown emblem
Two blades: a straight edge blade (about 1/4" of tip is broken off), and a fish scaler/bottle opener combo blade
Stamped tang: Imperial (crown-dotted 'i'), PROV R I, USA (vertical); on reverse: 2284833, P2689400, 2?????
Per stamp on tang, dates to between 1956-1988
Knife closed measures 4-3/8" long
Broken straight edge blade measures 3" long
Fish scaler measures 3-1/4" long
Knife opened measures 7-1/2" long
Please see pictures for best indication of condition, and ask any questions before bidding or buying.
Buyer pays $3.00 flat shipping from Saginaw, Michigan 48604, lower 48 states ONLY.
SNP-86
2018-10-01-04
Condition:
Vintage pocket knife in good condition with wear and patina from age and use. Knife blade has a broken tip, about 1/4". Celluloid plastic wrap in good condition with a few scratches and indentations. Blades open and close smoothly. Darkened patina, surface rust and goo on blades; have not been cleaned or polished--will leave that up to buyer. Some scratches, wear, and pitting on steel end caps. Overall, in good condition for age and use, save for broken blade tip.
