Category
Metalware
Medium
Nickel silver, steel
Distinguishing marks
Carl Schlieper engraving, German Eye logo, Indonesian or Thai script
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
Approximately 3”
Long Description
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?
History
Carl Schlieper company existed from the 1700s and I believe introduced the “eye” brand in the WWII era.
For Sale?
No
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-St…
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-PO…
One that sold https://picclick.com/Carl-Schlieper-GERMAN-EYE-Pocket-Knife-BLACKSMITH-…
Not sure if any info here will help you https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1960s-carl-schlieper-eye-brand-4…