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Original Michael Price Knife Box (115256)

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Original Michael Price Knife Box  (115256)
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Original box with a replaced interior bottom plate. Marked "M. Price / San Fran" in gold lettering on the outside of the case. 14" long x 4" wide. Many scuffs and wear to leather, portions of edges fallen off. Michael Price was a famous San Francisco knife maker who began work in the Gold Rush period (1850s) and continued through the 1880s. He was born in Ireland and learned the craft from his father. He opened his shop in the fall of 1859. He became famous for his California bowie and hunting knives. He died in 1889.

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State: California
City/County: San Francisco
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