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Woodworker's Pocket Knife Tool Kit, but without the pocketknife....?!?!

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Here is one for John and Jeremy. See the below kit I stumbled onto recently. Being over 100 years old, the engraved plate on the cover translates to (best as I can tell):

Hector’s Prize Exhibition in Berlin 18/19 November 1913, V. Ev. Flotorv, London

Please note the makers name(s), on an initial quick search of German Cutlery makers, had yielded nothing so far. Neither as Hector's Prize. I have a bunch of other sources to run this against, but thought

it would be fun to put this out there. (Some "quick" photos enclosed). Some very unusual tools that I am not 100% sure what they are all for. The locking/attachment system is quite inventive however. This was definitely a set for show. Hope this livens up your evening!

Enjoy!

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on January 18, 2016 at 20:15

Bryan - You should send that to me to look at closer. I can't see it very well in the pics. LOL Great little kit.

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Permalink Reply by John Kellogg on January 18, 2016 at 21:13

Wow Bryan

Now thats a really interesting line of knife collecting! I have not seen such a diverse set of tools like this. I have a small Colonial "I think" Set. but nothing like this. No guesses from me as I know nothing about this but I wanted to comment on your post. I find it very interesting!

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 19, 2016 at 15:22

Bryan-A little history- Your set was sold by a seller in the Netherlands by a European auction housei n 2014. It is the same exact set, as evidenced by the discoloration and scuffs on the case.Here is the listing ,additional photos, and remarks.

http://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/848615-complete-22-delige-gereed...

The best translation I have found is Honorary Award, Hector Exhibition, Berlin 18/19 November 1913.It sold in 2014 for $78 at auction.However, it appears that several makers made the various tool in the 22 piece set.The files and possibly the saw blades were made by Swiss maker Antoine Glardon, whose files are known to be some of the finest in the world. I believe. They alone are pretty pricey these days.The D.R.G.M mark is an early German registration mark ,kind ofa way to copyright your work for 3 years without paying an outrageous patent fee. th. Frohner is yet another tool maker.Very interesting piece of history.

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 19, 2016 at 16:26

Nice find.
I'd sure like to know your search parameters, John. I searched for a couple of hours, trying to help Bryan, with no luck.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 19, 2016 at 17:25

LOL according to the link John has posted the piece that looks like a rake that we were all trying to figure out really is a rake

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 19, 2016 at 17:49

Thanks John, glad I could add something different!

John Kellogg said:

Wow Bryan

Now thats a really interesting line of knife collecting! I have not seen such a diverse set of tools like this. I have a small Colonial "I think" Set. but nothing like this. No guesses from me as I know nothing about this but I wanted to comment on your post. I find it very interesting!

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 19, 2016 at 17:50

Well, I knew it was a RAKE.....ha ha

Jan Carter said:

LOL according to the link John has posted the piece that looks like a rake that we were all trying to figure out really is a rake

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 19, 2016 at 17:53

John, that was very kind of you to do the research. I have three projects going on right now, in the evenings, and this is one I have yet to tackle really at all. So, I thought this would be a fun one to post. Seems this set has seen more mileage than me!

Thanks again John! Now this Frohner character I need to see what I can find...

Also, nice description of the DRGM mark - that's effectively it in a nutshell!

John McCain said:

Bryan-A little history- Your set was sold by a seller in the Netherlands by a European auction housei n 2014. It is the same exact set, as evidenced by the discoloration and scuffs on the case.Here is the listing ,additional photos, and remarks.

http://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/848615-complete-22-delige-gereed...

The best translation I have found is Honorary Award, Hector Exhibition, Berlin 18/19 November 1913.It sold in 2014 for $78 at auction.However, it appears that several makers made the various tool in the 22 piece set.The files and possibly the saw blades were made by Swiss maker Antoine Glardon, whose files are known to be some of the finest in the world. I believe. They alone are pretty pricey these days.The D.R.G.M mark is an early German registration mark ,kind ofa way to copyright your work for 3 years without paying an outrageous patent fee. th. Frohner is yet another tool maker.Very interesting piece of history.

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on January 19, 2016 at 17:54

Hi JJ

One good source, if you search on Google, is to use the option of Google Books. You would be surprised to see what comes up there...

J.J. Smith III said:

Nice find.
I'd sure like to know your search parameters, John. I searched for a couple of hours, trying to help Bryan, with no luck.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 19, 2016 at 18:26

J.J.- You want me to give up my trade secrets?? In reality, started chasing the Antoine Glardon stamp and then old German tool makers, German tools, and finally old German tool kits-- Came across the photo somewhere in the chase which led me to the auction website. I then started looking at the other 2 stamps for more info.--Easy Peasy !!