Pocket knife and Something else?

[drained]

Hi Guys, First time posting here. Dug these up in my yard with my M6. Just wondering if anyone
can give me some info.

The Pocket knife has a tag that reads: "Hamilton, Keep the quality up".
I googled it but didnt find anything. If anyone can give me some kind of history
that would be great.

I also found some kind of ornate Hair pin possibly? It has a little buckle, and
the cross pin (pictured) was broken of. Again, any info on these items much appreciated.

Thanks, Neil.

 

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[bigfoot1]

the pocket knife....prolly a hamilton contract knife.....given to employees by another company...still lookin

 

[nhbenz]

The Hamilton I believe it's referring to I first would have guessed to be the pocket watch maker, but instead; VCA | Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign \"Keep The Quality Up\", in good condition - 16\"w x 12\"h

 

[drained]

Hmm.. So from what I'm seeing, It looks like the knife is from another company, and they made these for the shoe company?

 

[nhbenz]

I think it's an advertising pocket knife, rather than for the employees of the shoe company.
It's just that their slogan happens to sound like a pat on the back. I can find examples that look the same from other shoe companies, all without makers marks on the blade where we would expect them; 2 Buster Brown Shoes pocket knives, both w/brown staghorn sides.
and there are other styles of pocket knives that Hamilton put their name on, like; http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/hamilton-brown-shoe-company-pocket-knife-st-louis which also include the aforementioned slogan

 

[Breezie]

From what I can tell from the photos, the 2nd item looks to be a Victorian Filigree piece. Depending on the size, it could be either a sash buckle, scarf buckle, or the likes. How is the cross piece attached on the back? Does it open like a pin/brooch or is it a solid bar that is permanent?

Judging by the 'hook' attachment at the top, and if the bar is/was solid, it is a buckle; either way, it's Victorian Filigree.

Neat find Breezie

 

[drained]

Hi Breezie, Thank you so much for your reply. Yes the little cross bar attachment was was a solid piece. Any Idea what time period this might be from? I dont know what Victorian Filigree is, but I'm going to google it right now. Thanks again!

nhbenz, Thanks for the info on the knife. I hope I can clean it up enough to be able to open the blade. This thing looks pretty old! thanks again!

 

[Metro Retro]

That's a lovely half buckle.