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3030remchesterCOLO
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These little easy openers seems to be in many collections. They don't seem to garnish much attention. I find them appealing though. None have any inscription on the blades. Quality is quite good, with nickle silver bolsters, shields and bails. Brass liners add a touch of class as well. To me these look like 1930's Imperial's but that is just a gut feeling.
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Agree, Imperial or Colonial, and a distant 3rd, Utica? I like them too. J.O'.
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I have one EZ opener, goldstone cellulite with a badge shield just like two of yours in the photo, only without the bail. It is stamped with a two line "Imperial Providence" on the mark side of the tang.
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That helps with the identification. I always thought they resembled early Imperial construction.
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