Originally named Clipper Key and Lock Co. in 1932,it merged with William Curtis in 1934 and became Curtis Industries. This knife would be from the timeframe of 1943 to the early 1960s. The proof of that is the printing on one side of the knife that says “Cleveland 17, Ohio”. The number 17 in that address represents the postal zone number. The two digit zone numbers were used from 1943 to the early 1960s.
The knife, with the blade open measures 4.5 inches. The handles on both sides a pearl colored and I believe Mother of Pearl (but not positive of that). It has one regular knife blade and a key blade.
The advertising on the side is faded and I can’t make out all of what it says. What I do see is “Curtis Industries Inc., Cleveland 17 Ohio” There are other words, but I can’t determine what they say.
The blade has a sharp clap when closing and is in good condition with no chips. The pearlized handles also have no chips or cracks.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class pkg shipping charges of $5.95. Delivery is from Arizona.
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