22 Multi-Blade Graef & Schmidt MOP & leather case Age Value?

[melisavw]

I aquired this knife in a storage unit I bought at auction and I know absolutely nothing about it. It is a little over 3" closed. It has about 22 different blades and is marked Germany on one side of a blade and Graef & Scmidt on the other. The handle is mother of pearl and in beautiful condition. The blades are all bright shiny as if not used much. There is even a lead holder with lead in it. I'm just hoping someone can give me an approximate age and value of this multi blade knife. Thanks so much...
Melisa

[jonet143]

welcome to the site!



graef & schmidt germany - 1881-1952. sorry, don't have a value or age.

[philco]

Here's a link to a previous thread which had a knife that is quite similar to yours.
http://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_f ... =4&t=10913

I'm not sure how much help this is to you, but I thought it was interesting how similar the two knives looked.

Welcome to AAPK!

Phil

[smiling-knife]

Interesting knife. Marked with Germany so made 1891 or thereafter. Not much after based on the inclusion of a buttonhook. My best estimate 1891-1914... for what it's worth. Assuming the leather pouch is original, that further supports early 20th century. s-k

[RobesonsRme.com]

Levine's Guide suggests $25.00/blade on multi-blades like this. Pearl would add a little more. I suspect German manufacture would subtract some.
Charlie Noyes