Vintage Gold Plated Single Bladed Penknife Keyring by Richards of Sheffield c1960

Here on offer is a near mint vintage gold plated single bladed penknife keyring, by Richards of Sheffield, circa 1960.

The knife handle has been machine turned on both sides and gold plated and retains a bright finish.

The single blade is made from stainless steel and has the maker’s details stamped on one side of the ricasso, along with the ‘Lamp Post’ logo:

Richards
SHEFFIELD
ENGLAND

Now it appears that Richards of Sheffield is of German origin. The company Richartz started around 1900 in Solingen. It was members of the Richartz family, Stephan and Wilhelm Mueller (1932) joined by Paul (1937), that started the company that became Richards in Sheffield. The name was changed just before the war from Richartz to Richards. They brought the lamp post trademark with them.

This knife has seen very light use with the blade retaining its bright finish and a good cutting edge. It is also still very stiff to open and close and may benefit from a light oiling.

It also still has the original gilt metal working keyring loop and chain attached, so is still useable today and legal to carry on you.

It will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection.

The blade measures 1.4” (3.5cm) long and when closed, the knife measures 2” (5.1cm) and weighs 14g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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