Found this on a hunt yesterday. Not sure of the date, but I believe it may be early 1900's; the knives were first produced in 1870. Any insight into the age would be appreciated. It's in horrible condition, so it won't be worth anything, but I thought it was a cool find nonetheless. There is a peep-hole on the knife, but I see nothing but a blurry mess when I look through the viewer. I didn't expect the image would have survived anyway.
Anheuser-Bush Pocket/Bartenders Knife
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They were made from 1870 onward, and were advertisement items; Some referred to them as Bartender Knives. I saw one from 1958, but they had many different styles. I actually found a picture of mine, but I still don't know the year; I still think it's early 1900's. There are a few different pictures, and, I thought I'd read the picture was of Adolphus Busch, though I could be wrong. Some of the pictures included a Stanhope(horse drawn carriage). Mine is just a blurry mess though, can make out anything; probably clogged with dirt.
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Nice find, glad it wasn't Bud Light.
Diggerjonny
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That’s cool! Congratulations
teotwawki12
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As far as rusty dug folders go, that's a nice one!
Silverhorse65
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It's always cool to pull Americana from the depths of the dirt!
SmirkAtTheMerc
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Very cool knife, nice design
