My friend recently purchased this pocket knife at an estate sale but she can't find anything about age or value.
It has a "Drink Coca-Cola" shield and Coke advertising on both sides of the large blade. The small blade has the Camp Fire Girls symbol on one side and WOHELO ( the Camp Fire Girl watchword for "Work, Health, Love") on the other side.
Any info would be helpful. See attached pictures. Thanks
Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
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Hi,
In J. Bruce Voyles IBCA Price Guide to Antique Knives, he states that Imperial Knives were made in Providence, RI from 1917-1986. Imperial moved from Providence, RI to Ellenville, NY in 1986 so your knife is definately before '86. I'm not sure of the year but Imperial changed to Imperial-Schrade somewhere down the line. Imperial-Schrade just went out of business in the last year or so which may affect the value of your knife in the future.
This is my opinion for what it's worth. You have a very well crafted piece of American cutlery probably made somewhere after 1960 (1950-1960 had crimped bolsters). Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect too much as far as value increase. My best guess on it's current value is about $40-$50 which is being a bit generous. I am by no means an expert on knives and their values. This is just my opinion.
Nice little knife though. Enjoy it.
Jeff
In J. Bruce Voyles IBCA Price Guide to Antique Knives, he states that Imperial Knives were made in Providence, RI from 1917-1986. Imperial moved from Providence, RI to Ellenville, NY in 1986 so your knife is definately before '86. I'm not sure of the year but Imperial changed to Imperial-Schrade somewhere down the line. Imperial-Schrade just went out of business in the last year or so which may affect the value of your knife in the future.
This is my opinion for what it's worth. You have a very well crafted piece of American cutlery probably made somewhere after 1960 (1950-1960 had crimped bolsters). Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect too much as far as value increase. My best guess on it's current value is about $40-$50 which is being a bit generous. I am by no means an expert on knives and their values. This is just my opinion.
Nice little knife though. Enjoy it.
Jeff
Re: Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
Thanks for taking time to help....
Re: Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
Here are some tang stamps, may have gotten them from here. K-nice K-nife
WOW!! Didn't realize the original post was so old. Oh well, better late than never. "There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
Re: Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
I was thinking that old style can opener was sort of phased out in the 40's....
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Re: Imperial w/ Coca-Cola label and Campfire Girl Etchings
Probably was. If that tang stamp is correct, the knife was made between 1930-36elbertson wrote:I was thinking that old style can opener was sort of phased out in the 40's....