Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife
A pocket knife designed by Carl Schlieper.
Beautiful antique pocket knife, created in Germany by the Carl Schlieper Co, back in the 1930. This pocket knife is very unusual, crafted with art deco industrial motif in solid Solingen steel and silver plate covers. This knife and others cutlery exhibit no trace of use or wear in all their parts and is in great condition. Fitted with a knife, a scissor, a flat screw driver and cork bottle opener.
Weight: 59.60 Grams, (10.87 Dwt).
Measurements: Closed is 21 mm by 89 mm by 9.5 mm (0.83 x 3.5 x 0.37 Inches).
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and legend as follow; "CARL SCHLIEPER REMSCHEID SOLINGEN BATAVIA SOERABAIA SEMARANG MEDAN FABRIKENS MERK".
Carl Schlieper
Carl Schlieper was a German hardware manufacturing business established in Remscheid, Germany in the 18th century. Products produced by the company include tools, steel safes, locks, charcoal, heavy machinery, bathroom fixtures, and coffee grinders. After World War II the business was scaled down to focus on cutlery. Carl Schlieper Stahlwarenfabrik & Export was originally a trading company started in 1754 or 1798 and was based in Remscheid Germany. Products included knives, tools and straight razors. Markets included the booming tobacco and rubber plantation industry in Siam (Thailand), Malaysia, British North Borneo[3] and the Dutch East Indies. A subsidiary of the company in Solingen dealt in knives including slipjoints, automatic knives, gardener, dagger, hunt measurer, machete, bowie, razors, and kitchen knives. Various brand names have been used and 22 patents held by the company. In the U.S. brand names have included "Fan", "Jim Bowie" and "El Gallo" and, after World War II, the "eye brand". In 1989 Schlieper merged with Remscheider. Carl Schlieper was liquidated in bankruptcy in 1993. Production of the brand was resumed by Fredrich Olbertz in Solingen.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the metal. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D060823MCEH/.3214
