Lot 572:
W.R. Case & Sons Russet Line Mr. and Mrs. Vintage Two-Piece Carving Set with Sharpening Stone Case
Description
This lot features a vintage two-piece carving set from the W.R. Case & Sons Russet Line, consisting of two knives and an integrated wooden storage block. Both blades are constructed of stainless steel and are impressed with the maker mark CASE’S over a script designation; the longer carving knife is marked Mr. and the shorter utility knife is marked Mrs. Each blade is additionally stamped RUSSET LINE and PROCESS PAT. NO. 2147079. This patent refers to a method of treating steel granted in 1939. The knives are designed with tapered wooden handles secured by three brass pins. The accompanying dark-stained wooden storage block features two custom-fitted slots for the knives and an integrated rectangular grey sharpening stone inset on the underside.
Condition report:
The set exhibits signs of age and regular use throughout. Both knife blades show surface scratches, minor pitting, and small areas of dark oxidation, particularly near the cutting edges (photo 2). The wooden handles show wear to the finish, most notably near the bolsters (photo 5). The wooden storage block has numerous surface scuffs, scratches, and finish loss along the edges and corners (photo 6). The integrated sharpening stone shows surface discoloration and wear consistent with use (photo 7).
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