Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Medical & Optical
Lot 468

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE ANHEUSER-BUSCH ENAMELED ADVERTISING BARTENDER'S TOOL / POCKET KNIFE WITH STANHOPES, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE ANHEUSER-BUSCH ENAMELED ADVERTISING BARTENDER'S TOOL / POCKET KNIFE WITH STANHOPES, LOT OF TWO, each having enameled handles with a Stanhope image of Adolphus Busch, featuring two blades, a bottle opener, and a corkscrew, comprising an earlier example marked for A. Kastor & Bros. having "ANHEUSER-BUSCH" to handles, and a later example marked for Schrade Walden with "ADOLPHUS BUSCH" to one side. 20th century. Each 3 1/4" L closed.

Condition

Fair to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear, each with a few to several losses to enamel; Kastor & Bros. example with oxidation, spots of rusting, and nicks to appendages; Schrade Walden with losses to gold finish.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.