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Showing a miniature knife 2 1/4 inches closed....This 2-bladed knife has beautiful; light smokey pearl handles...
both blades are marked...( A.C. in a circle)... The knife is well- made looks and functions great
This small knife could be easily be lost due to it's size; it has no bail to attach to a chain ect...
therefore; What is the purpose for making this small knife?
I did look up the A.C. trademark in Blades guide to knives & their values pg.56 which instructed me to see Albert Coles
he was an American silversmith who made silver fruit knives in the New York area in 1836-1880
no reference shows any knives of this type made by him...
Hopefully somebody has more information on this knife

Houston Price's "Guide" lists an A,C. in Nashville, no other info, Also A.C. Mfg. Co. in Marinette, WI, as Aerial Cutlery Co.
Levine mentions Albert Coles but says the AC is found within his hallmarks. That mark looks German to me, can't say why. Good luck with it. J.O'.

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 2:01 pm Houston Price's "Guide" lists an A,C. in Nashville, no other info, Also A.C. Mfg. Co. in Marinette, WI, as Aerial Cutlery Co.
Levine mentions Albert Coles but says the AC is found within his hallmarks. That mark looks German to me, can't say why. Good luck with it. J.O'.

Thanks J.O
I'll keep looking hopefully something will turn up.
Raincrowe