Carl Schlieper German Eye multi-tool pocket knife
This is a nickel silver plated “German Eye” pocket knife by Carl Schlieper with two blades, a can opener, corkscrew, punch, and bottle opener. Handle is engraved with “Carl Schlieper Fabrieks-Merk Remscheid-Solingen-Batavia-Soerabaia-Semarang-Medan” on one side and image of a workman and traditional tools on the other. The larger blade has “C. Schlieper” and Indonesian or Thai script (from its Dutch East India/Siamese history) engraved at its base. I know the company began in the late 1700s and existed until the 1930s but I don’t know the date or estimated value of this item. Can anyone provide further info?
Category:
Metalware
Condition:
Excellent
Medium:
Nickel silver, steel
Distinguishing marks:
Carl Schlieper engraving, German Eye logo, Indonesian or Thai script
Date Period:
Unknown
Size and dimensions of this item:
Approximately 3”
History:
Carl Schlieper company existed from the 1700s and I believe introduced the “eye” brand in the WWII era.
For Sale?:
No
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Re: Carl Schlieper German Eye multi-tool pocket knife
Here’s one being sold on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Carl-Schlieper-Folding-Pocket-Knife-Ste...
I don’t know if they’re right but they have the date as 1955.
Another one https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OLD-CARL-SCHLIEPER-SOLINGEN-FOLDING-POC...
One that sold https://picclick.com/Carl-Schlieper-GERMAN-EYE-Pocket-Knife-BLACKSMITH-C...
Not sure if any info here will help you https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1960s-carl-schlieper-eye-brand-43...