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Highly Embellished Lile Folding Knife

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Highly Embellished Lile Folding Knife
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Highly Embellished Lile Lock Folding Hunter Knife, right side circular panel hand engraved ''U.S. Pat. No. 4148140''. Grips are profusely engraved in medium relief floral motif, with ivory scrimshawed panels depicting spaniels flushing game birds, as well as pointing dog and partridge. Right side of blade is marked ''080''; left side is marked ''Lile''; interior channel is marked ''79'' (year of mfg.). Left side of grip near thong hole is signed by engraver ''Stewart 89''; right side is marked ''America''. Blade is 3-1/2'' in length, 8-1/4'' overall. Condition is excellent showing only the slightest handling marks. A beautiful example of a highly embellished Lile Lock Folding Hunter. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $3,500-$5,000.