CCC Curtain & Clark

[bonehead]

Hey Y'all

Picked up this one from PA Knives. Definately unique, a pen knife with coffin end bolsters. Great snap on both blades, Very nice shape. 1910 ~ 1920 Probably made made by Tidioute Cutlery CO.

BH

[Miller Bro's]

Neat knife

[bonehead]

Thanks MB, Just a neat one is it. The reverse side has 100F and the front side FLT. I wonder when it was done and what it means, its just one of those less expensive vintage knives I really enjoy..... BH

[Miller Bro's]

The reverse side has 100F and the front side FLT. I wonder when it was done and what it means

It is IOOF The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a masonic group.

The FLT is Friendship Love Truth

My grandfather was a member and I still remember going up to the 5th floor of the building they use to occupy. I believe the old porcelain sign is still on the side of the building, however I think the members are all gone now

Here is a link with more information for you about the group.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independen ... dd_Fellows

[bonehead]

MB,

Thank you kindly, Heck around here all we have to do is ask BH