Miller Bros. 1863-1926

[Duffer]

Thanks Joe and LongBlade for the nice comments After studying the handles under various magnifications and various light sources I believe it is the Big I Thanks again guys, Lloyd

[thefarside]

A couple of folding hunters manufactured by Miller Bros, the top knife is ebony handled, stamped EDW K TRYON C0, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Bone handled knife stamped MILLER BROS CUT CO, MERIDEN.

[Duffer]

Outstanding folding hunters TFS! The fact that they are MBs just adds frosting to the cake Lloyd

[montemojo]

Wow TFS, those a great. The condition of the E.K. Tryon is outstanding. Thanks for posting!

Monte

[ratlesnake75]

Hey GUYS, Here is a Nice Miller Bros HORN handles Gunstock,,,Beautiful Stamps
Kind Regards
Mark

[danno50]

Lot of very nice Miller Bros posted lately by Beechtree, Roger, Monte, Lloyd, thefarside and Mark! I like them all, never seen a Miller Bros in person.
Dan

[ratlesnake75]

Well Thanks Dan, If you think Case XX has Quality,,,Then Sir you need to grab ahold of a Miller. No comparison Whatsoever!!! True Quality and Craftsmanship in Miller,,,Beware of Fakes bro
Kind Regards,
mark

[Berryb]

Found this one last week in Havre. It's got a lot of off road miles. 3.5" closed. The small blade says Miller Bros., the main blade says Rector & Wilhelmy. R&W was a hardware supplier in Nebraska 1876-1902.
Bruce

[galvanic1882]

Great pattern!!

[Duffer]

Here is a sweet little vintage sleeve board Miller Brothers (circa 1920-1926)) Pearl lobster folder with four tools to include a pair of scissors, manicure blade, small spear/pen blade and larger spear blade. It is 2.75 inches closed and has nice sunken joints. The build quality and precision fit of the various components is near perfection. Everything fits together with such exactness and works so smoothly it is just amazing and very satisfying to use!

[danno50]

Very nice, great find Lloyd!
Dan

[Jabb]

Here's one I picked up, love the etch!!

That's a real beauty! I don't think many miller bros made it to oklahoma because I never see any.

Don't think they've made it to Indiana either!I wish they would with all the amazing knives on here makes me want to start collecting them!

[Old Folder]

While taking some pictures of my "Cigar Cutters" to post in another forum, I opened the blade of the below cigar cutter and realized it was made by Miller Bros. Meriden Ct. C-1872-1926. Having obtained this many years ago I do not remember ever inspecting the blade for markings before today. Further investigation of the apparent Gold Bail I noticed the #9. (Bottom picture below) I assume it to be 9K gold to include the free rolling clasp.
The leather end piece that connected to the gentleman's belt or button buckle is somewhat hard now, but understandable after 100 plus years old.
Granted, this unique piece is not what most of us think of when we think of "Miller Bros." but I thought I would add it. The clasp & bail is something you will find on fine jewelry, which Miller Bros. products demanded.

Perhaps one of the most important facts you should take note of is that while an 18K alloy is considered gold, this is not always the case with a 9K alloy, depending on the country it is sold in.
For example, in the United States, 9-karat jewelry cannot be sold as gold. In order for an alloy to be considered gold in the U.S., it has to have a purity level of at least 10 karats.

[Duffer]

Dan, very nice and unusual MB folder Wonderful chain and belt attachment!! Thanks for showing it.

[Old Folder]

You're welcome Lloyd.

[FRJ]

The build quality and precision fit of the various components is near perfection. Everything fits together with such exactness and works so smoothly it is just amazing and very satisfying to use!

A lovely little gem there, Lloyd.

[Duffer]

Thanks Joe! Appreciate your tips on photographing pearl knives Slowly learning and experimenting and trying to get somewhere close to how good you are at it

[FRJ]

That's very nice, thank you.
I think you took fine pictures.

[FRJ]

Here's a really cool Miller Bros. pen. Quite small at 2 7/8".
It doesn't know it's small.
Thanks for looking.

[peanut740]

That's a cool pattern Joe.

[LongBlade]

Nice Joe - ... Just as nice in hand as the photos ...

[wlf]

On another role Joe.

[FRJ]

Thanks so much for the responces, guys.

[FRJ]

Here's a neat little Wharncliffe fob knife. 2 1/8".

It has great walk and talk and is noticeably pitted.

[Berryb]

is there a Miller bros. tang stamp list here? My friend has an old horse shoeing knife that has an arched Bros. co. on the bottom and only an R left of the top arch. Looking through this thread I can't find one like it. It's been re-handled with a rib bone, so to me anyway it's seriously cool.