Lot # 185 - Vintage Case XX Mother of Pearl "Elephant Toe" Pocket Knife

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Oct-2026 9:04:00 PM
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Description :

premium, highly collectible W.R. Case & Sons folding pocket knife. This heavy-duty, wider-profile knife belongs to the iconic #50 "Elephant Toe" (or Sunfish) pattern, highly prized by traditional knife enthusiasts for its robust build and historically significant design. 

This piece features exceptionally vibrant, high-grade Genuine Mother of Pearl (MOP) handle scales pinned tightly to the frame. It is adorned with the classic Case Silver Script inlay embedded directly into the pearl face, and finished with brilliant, polished nickel-silver bolsters. 

The main master spear blade features a distinctive 2-dot tang stamp on the front face, pinpointing its manufacture to 2002.

  • Brand: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.Pattern Number: 8250 SS (8 = Mother of Pearl, 2 = Number of Blades, 50 = Elephant Toe Pattern, SS = Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel)
  • Closed Length: Approximately 4.5 inches
  • Master Blade Length: Measures approximately 3 inches (from tang to tip
  • Blade Material: Tru-Sharp™ Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Handle Material: Genuine Mother of Pearl 
  • Inlay Shield: Case Silver Script
  • Condition: Excellent / Near Mint (Unsharpened mirror-polished blades with tight snap and no wobble). Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition.
  • Packaging Includes: Original hard-shell presentation display case with cream satin liner and original factory branding

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