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Advertising, Giant Melon Tester Knife

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Item Details

Description

USA, Early 20th Century
steel, wood
40.5” x 4” x 1” folded
77” open

Oversized realistic melon tester knife, likely a trade sign or store display, with wood handle and steel blade.

Tags: antique, pocketknife, knife, sign, blade, folk, primitive, retail, salesman sample, trade, store display, melon tester

Condition

Good overall condition with uniform patina. Catalog Sale encourages bidders to request complete condition reports via email, info@catalog-sale.com. Notes provided here may be incomplete.

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Advertising, Giant Melon Tester Knife

Name: Advertising, Giant Melon Tester Knife
SKU: 121591180
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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