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Antique Old Master Coffee Advertising Pocket/Fob Knife
Original vintage advertising pocket knife featuring “Old Master COFFEE” in ornate lettering on the metal handle.
This style of advertising knife is associated with The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey, a well-known manufacturer of advertising and promotional items. Collector references document matching Old Master Coffee examples made by W&H.
Details:
* Old Master Coffee advertising
* Single folding blade
* All-metal handle
* Bail/loop at end for key ring or watch-fob use
* Approximately 2½ inches closed, excluding bail
* Approximately 4 inches overall with blade open, based on your tape-measure photo
* “PAT. PEND.” marking visible near pivot
* Vintage/antique advertising collectible
Condition: Pre-owned antique condition with substantial age-related wear, scratches, tarnish/patina and oxidation/discoloration on the blade. Blade has not been polished or restored. Please review photos carefully for exact condition.
I would leave the patina alone. Don’t polish the handle or aggressively clean the blade; advertising-knife collectors often prefer these pieces with their original age and surface intact.
