Did I do allright?

[Turkey Creek Tom]

Went into an antique store this afternoon and the manager was showing several pocket knives.
I was able to get this Hen & Rooster mother of pearl congress (HR 114) for $52.50 --- Did I do allright?

[justold52]

Tom ; Looks like a real nice find to me man.

I do not know about the $$$ part, but the knife looks like a $75.00 knife.

Do not drop her she will brake like glass. I have seen one fall apart at a knife show then the buyer was trying to open the blades and dropped it.

[Roger - 50/2050]

Howdy Tom,

What is the Tang Stamp info on both main blades?


"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

[Turkey Creek Tom]

Howdy Tom,

What is the Tang Stamp info on both main blades?


"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

BERTRAM CUTLERY
114 MP

[Ratchet]

Nice knife, why are the scales so brittle? Age or just that type of material?

Ratchet

[Turkey Creek Tom]

Nice knife, why are the scales so brittle? Age or just that type of material?

Ratchet

IT IS JUST THE PHOTOGRAPHY - THE KNIFE IS GREAT - REAL FIRE PEARL HANDLES - MINT KNIFE EXCEPT FROM WHERE IT HAS BEEN OPENED A FEW TIMES.

[Roger - 50/2050]

Howdy friends,

Ratchet ....True Mother of Pearl handle material used for knives & Gun grips is always brittle unlike real pearls used for old age earring jewelery mostly because of the fact when used for the above applications it is much thinner & processed differently under pressure in a mold thus making it weak & brittle in nature & as justold brought to light, will break like glass if dropped or handled roughly!

Tom, nice piece! I think you did well as it is my belief that your Congress pattern goes for $75 to $125 depending on condition!


"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050