Thread: Auction: Weiss & Son pressed Tortoiseshell

On tang: Weiss & Son 62 strand
I was lucky enough to pick this up at an antique store a few years back. After a quick Polish, turns out it's pressed Tortoiseshell, and what I presume to be original.

I haven't done anything more with it since, as I've been reluctant to mess up anything - from the beautiful wedge to the tortoiseshell. I presume it's pretty fragile from the broken rear end of the scales, which happened before it came into my hands.

It's currently in bronze microfasteners rather than pinned - pinning would need to be done very carefully. There are also a couple of very small nicks in the blade, about 2cm down from either end, only just noticeable in photos. No cracks or other defects in the blade that I can see and the patina is relatively light / not actively rusted. Original wedge and internal washers as far as I'm aware. Not honed, not shave ready.

A little more info here, thanks to more knowledgeable members: F.R. Wellman in horn and Weiss & Son in tortoiseshell

Photos should do all the talking but I'm happy to answer any questions.

Can we start the bidding at US$100 please, for 7 days starting today, 20 August. Will just be pleased to see this go to a good home. International shipping starts at US$10 or US$40 courier (both insured). Will be well packaged to buyers specified request, but all risk and liability (as well as taxes, if applicable) lie with the buyer, particularly given the age and tortoiseshell scales. Please check with your local regs to make sure this will clear Customs okay.

Payment via PayPal (or direct deposit for NZ buyers only).

Cheers!
Suavio