Saw a Robeson 3 piece set this week. Large carving knife, steel, fork. Handled in stag I think. Marked as made in Germany. The blade had a gold wash finish from the handle and going up the blade a bit. This was in its box and it was marked Centennial. Are these of interest to collectors? Fairly common?
If anyone is interested, pm me and I'll try to assist.
Steve
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Re: Robeson Carving set
ROBESON-CONTINENTAL cutlery sets were imported from Germany in the 1950's to early 60's.
They can possess up to five or more pieces. Many are handled in genuine stag. Some have gold washed engraved blades with hunt scenes, etc.
They have little to no collector value.
They show up frequently on Ebay.
I believe many couples received these sets new as wedding or anniversary gifts. Now, those couples have died and their heirs are putting the sets on Ebay as they liquidate their estates. The sets I see on Ebay are almost all in unused condition.
Charlie Noyes
They can possess up to five or more pieces. Many are handled in genuine stag. Some have gold washed engraved blades with hunt scenes, etc.
They have little to no collector value.
They show up frequently on Ebay.
I believe many couples received these sets new as wedding or anniversary gifts. Now, those couples have died and their heirs are putting the sets on Ebay as they liquidate their estates. The sets I see on Ebay are almost all in unused condition.
Charlie Noyes
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Re: Robeson Carving set
Thanks for correcting that Centennial thing and for providing your insight on this Charlie. I visited your website yesterday and was facinated with the information found there. Being interested in history and industrial history, the background on the people and companies that made the things we cherish is interesting and adds a lot to the enjoyment of this new to me hobby. Thanks for your work.
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