Rare Remington Collectible Sign

RobesonsRme.com · Post by **RobesonsRme.com** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:59 pm

This item sold on Ebay last week for a considerable amount, $1524.00 in round numbers.

It measures 32 1/4" x 7 1/4".

I think we should save the auction photographs for posterity.

Somebody got a great old piece of Remington Cutlery history.

I've been told by a prominent West Coast Remington collector that the sign originally sat atop a large display case.

I cannot discern from the photos the purpose of those little metal clips on the underside of the folding two piece sign.

This should spark a little conversation and I'm anxious to see what others think of the sign.

Charlie Noyes

PigSticker · Post by **PigSticker** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:49 pm

Seen that sign & knew it would go for big $$ but not that much Holy Crap that's a little steep if you ask me but that's the way it goes on Ebay--I'd be happy to have a reproduction of that sign it is very cool----

ScoutKnives · Post by **ScoutKnives** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:51 pm

To the serious remington collector with deep pockets that was a bargain IMO

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AREMINGTONSEDGE · Post by **AREMINGTONSEDGE** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:31 pm

Charlie this should help conceptualize the use of the display sign.

RobesonsRme.com · Post by **RobesonsRme.com** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:40 am

Rocky, thank you for that.

I believe my West Coast friend doesn't understand the sign or I didn't understand his explanation or there was more than one way for it to be utilized.

That's just way cool.

Now I'm wondering if the knives lying on the flat surface are somehow secured to those tabs that are mounted in that piece of plate.

Charlie

Mumbleypeg · Post by **Mumbleypeg** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:12 am

That display sign is truly a great and rare piece of cutlery history and Americana. It's no wonder it sold at that price. Given its size at 32" long which is about twice as long as typical Remington display cases I have seen, I speculate not many dealers had space for it so probably not many were sold.

Ken

rexstubbins · Post by **rexstubbins** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:18 am

RobesonsRme.com wrote:This item sold on Ebay last week for a considerable amount, $1524.00 in round numbers.

It measures 32 1/4" x 7 1/4".

I think we should save the auction photographs for posterity.

Somebody got a great old piece of Remington Cutlery history.

I've been told by a prominent West Coast Remington collector that the sign originally sat atop a large display case.

I cannot discern from the photos the purpose of those little metal clips on the underside of the folding two piece sign.

This should spark a little conversation and I'm anxious to see what others think of the sign.

Charlie Noyes

Charlie. All I can tell you is that I hope someone within the AAPK community scored this. Wish I had the deep pockets for this.

RobesonsRme.com · Post by **RobesonsRme.com** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:53 am

I did alert a sophisticated Remington collector about the auction.

He was aware the signs had been available at one time, but had never seen one.

He said he would bid if it didn't go too high. I don't really know what "too high" might be for him. He has a fabulous collection, displays it at The Oregon Knife Show frequently and wins awards with it.

He has not written back to tell me he bought it.

Charlie

ScoutKnives · Post by **ScoutKnives** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:51 am

You are correct on him winning the sign

RobesonsRme.com wrote:I did alert a sophisticated Remington collector about the auction.

He was aware the signs had been available at one time, but had never seen one.

He said he would bid if it didn't go too high. I don't really know what "too high" might be for him. He has a fabulous collection, displays it at The Oregon Knife Show frequently and wins awards with it.

He has not written back to tell me he bought it.

Charlie

AREMINGTONSEDGE · Post by **AREMINGTONSEDGE** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:16 pm

Charlie if you have the capability to enlarge the sign photo it provides a great description of the sign and use. The "clips" you are referring to are patented "invisible" clips to hold the knife secure and in the open position while on display.

Edit: Even with the triangular bars and chains missing it was a great offering and in my opinion a very desirable piece to have.

MrBlister · Post by **MrBlister** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:28 pm

I'd have to sell all ma REMs to affoed the display to put em on LOLOL

L@@kie this n with that odd coping blade 3423

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:49 pm

I love the sign! The knife isn't bad either...

Mumbleypeg · Post by **Mumbleypeg** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:51 pm

Great lookin knives , Dave and Kathy both!

Need to find one of those Remington R3843 for my scout knives collection

. Kathy, hard to tell from your picture, is that a one-piece can opener?

Ken

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:20 pm

Yes, it is a one piece. Does that narrow down a time frame on it?

AREMINGTONSEDGE · Post by **AREMINGTONSEDGE** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:39 am

Kathy it does.
As others have stated, there is a pivotal hub to Remington history in regard to the development of the scout "can-opener".

The one piece can-opener which was pre 1924.
The two piece can-opener stamped Remington pre 1927.
The two piece can-opener stamped Remington Pat. No.1635649 pre 1933.
The two piece can-opener with no stamping pre 1939.

info provided by: article Remington Scouts Historical Keys by Dennis Ellingsen June 1981

knifegirl888 · Post by **knifegirl888** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:08 am

Rocky,

That is great to have that information! Thank you for taking the time to post it!

ObsidianEdge · Post by **ObsidianEdge** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:46 pm

Here's the first page of the patent on the display clips.

ObsidianEdge · Post by **ObsidianEdge** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:46 pm

Here's the second page.

ObsidianEdge · Post by **ObsidianEdge** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:46 pm

And the happy conclusion.

RobesonsRme.com · Post by **RobesonsRme.com** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:44 am

Now I understand!
Charlie Noyes

Now I understand!
Charlie Noyes

Now I Understand!
Charlie Noyes

philco · Post by **philco** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:18 am

I was going to delete the multiple posts but after Charle's reply I'm too busy laughing.

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