Antique Wester Bros Germany Johnson\'s Dye Advertising Pocket Knife Yellow Cellul For Sale

Item DescriptionAntique Wester Bros. Germany Advertising Pocket Knife — \"For Coloring Wood — Johnson\'s Dye\" — Yellow Celluloid HandleA wonderful piece of American commercial history in the form of a vintage advertising pocket knife. This single-blade folding knife was produced by Wester Bros. of Solingen, Germany as a promotional giveaway for Johnson\'s Dye, a wood-coloring product. Advertising knives of this type were commonly distributed to hardware stores, lumber yards, and tradesmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Features & Details:•Tang Stamp: Wester Bros. Germany (Solingen)•Handle Material: Yellow celluloid — bright, warm yellow with characteristic celluloid aging•Advertising Text: \"FOR COLORING WOOD — JOHNSON\'S DYE\" (imprinted on handle)•Blade: Single spear/pen blade•Pattern: Slim advertising/pen knife•Origin: Solingen, Germany (imported for American market)Condition: Antique/used. Yellow celluloid handle shows age but remains intact without major cracks or chips. Blade shows patina and light surface oxidation consistent with age. The advertising text is present and legible. Please examine all photos carefully.Collector Appeal: This knife is a crossover collectible — desirable to both vintage pocket knife collectors and advertising/ephemera collectors. Solingen-made advertising knives from this era are increasingly scarce. Johnson\'s Dye was a well-known American wood-finishing product brand, and branded promotional items from this company are sought after.All sales final. Ships in padded envelope with tracking.
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