$125
W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery (American, 1889- ). A 125th Anniversary commemorative set of knives, circa 1986, comprising of two pocket knives with stainless steel blades, one with blue handle inscribed on blade "Fort Sumter 1861" below an illustration of the fort, and one with gray handle inscribed on blade "Battle of Bull Run" below an illustration of the battle. Each knife measures 4 1/8" long closed. Each knife inscribed on tang "Case XX, SS" Knives are housed in a navy plastic hinged lid box with custom molded red felt interior decorated with circular medallions of Confederate and Union American flags, and with interior of lid lined with ivory satin decorated with depictions of soldier hats, flags, and "125th Anniversary, 1861-1986". Box measures approximately 1.25" tall x 9 1/8" wide x 6 1/8" deep.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-02-08
