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Engine- thanks for the link that is interesting information! It threw me off when I saw their unique spelling (knifves) right at the top!

MJC- my dad and I were talking about that! I can't believe there was not a family member to take this set and display it with pride!!
You make an interesting point about it possibly being an...

That is it!! I am thinking I got quite a deal on it!!

Nailed it:) thanks!

I have been researching, and there are several people by the name of Thomas Wilson that were in the armed services/politics at that time. I found a possible match with a senator that was elected in...

Here is a picture of the tools:
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The knife (also with ivory scales) is...

I was looking last night in vain, thanks for the information!

Crawler- I am amazed by how precise the cut outs are...even the razors have to go in a certain slot or they won't fit. The ice pick...

Here is a picture of the liners:
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Sorry in advance for my long post, but I am a little excited:)
My wife wanted to go shopping today for chairs that match our reclaimed wood table. I was not really looking forward to this, but...