Holley 1854-1930 Lakeville,Ct.-Theo Link Architect

[BWT]

Picked this up several years ago,probably has been posted somewhere before?
It doesn’t look like the knife was ever used,still has original finish. Not the prettiest pearl I’ve ever seen.
Theo Link was born in Germany in 1850, moved to St Louis in 1870s and became an architect. Apparently was famous in that area and moved to Bato Rouge and designed LSU campus buildings. He passed away in 1923 in Baton Rouge. Interesting story if you google him. Thanks for looking.

[doglegg]

What a cool little knife and history. Recon it was his personal knife? Maybe given to him on some special occasion? Interesting.
Thanks for sharing.

[tongueriver]

Wonderful butter bean! Thoroughly charming!

[wlf]

Excellent knife Bill. There's not many unused Holleys!

[BWT]

Thanks guys for the comments. I think it was probably a gift or an award? He was apparently pretty popular in that part of the country back in those days. I got it in Lakeland Fl probably 6 years ago and always wondered how it got away from his family.

[Miller Bro's]

An outstanding old knife Bill, quite a find!

[Waukonda]

Picked this up several years ago,probably has been posted somewhere before?
It doesn’t look like the knife was ever used,still has original finish. Not the prettiest pearl I’ve ever seen.
Theo Link was born in Germany in 1850, moved to St Louis in 1870s and became an architect. Apparently was famous in that area and moved to Bato Rouge and designed LSU campus buildings. He passed away in 1923 in Baton Rouge. Interesting story if you google him. Thanks for looking.

Good one, Bill, and the historical info on Link is quite interesting, especially the railroad connection.
Lmk if you ever wish to trade that piece.

[BWT]

Thanks Dimitri and Ike.

[peanut740]

Bill

[BWT]

Thanks Roger

[BWT]

I posted this Holley a couple weeks ago. Ike (Wakunda) asked if I would trade it, and I did. Yesterday I received an etched Ulery for the Holley. In addition Ike gifted me a Van Camp, and a Hollingsworth from Kane Pa. I’ve wanted a Hollingsworth for several years and never found one at the time when I could afford one. Ike had no idea and it was because of his generosity that I now have one. Thanks again Ike.

[Miller Bro's]

WOW!

Good on both of you

[FRJ]

What beautiful old knives!
Hats off to both of you.

[doglegg]

Ike is a good and generous guy. Great to deal with. And you got 3 great old knives. And he got one he wanted as well. Congrats.

[1967redrider]

Gorgeous all around!

[BWT]

Thanks everyone. I couldn’t be more happy with these knives and Ike is definitely a generous guy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments.

[Ridgegrass]

What a trio of great knives. I just wish I had a stable of cool knives like that, that I wouldn't mind letting go of in a trade. You guys are way above my pay grade. J.O'.

[wlf]

That was the blockbuster deal of the winter meetings Ike and Bill.
Anyone know who made the Van Camp?

[peanut740]

Bill and Ike

[BWT]

Thanks Lyle and Roger. I have no idea the manufacturer of the Van Camp,but it has some nice bone.