This listing is for an item from Seller's personal collection, which encompasses a lifetime's joy discovering unusual, sometimes quite rare, items. Specifically, this listing is: This listing is for a vintage advertising pocket knife multi-tool keychain (specifically part of the famous "Trim Trio" line or similar promotional models manufactured by Bassett). It functions as a folding pocket knife, a bottle opener, and features a flathead screwdriver/scraper tip. The text on the tool reads "Amery Telephone Co. - Amery Wis". The Amery Telephone Companygotits start in 1897 when three local businessmen established telephone service for the Amery, Wisconsin community. The company has evolved significantly. They changed names to Amery Electric Co. in 1902, went back to Amery Telephone Co. in 1944, and became Amery Telcom, Inc. in 1989. Today, they operate under the unified name Northwest Communications, providing modern fiber-optic internet, phone, and cable services to the region. The tool is manufactured by the W.E. Bassett Company based in Derby, Connecticut. Founded in 1939, W.E. Bassett is most famous for its "Trim" brand grooming products (like fingernail clippers) and vintage everyday carry (EDC) multi-tools. The text stamped on the blade reads "BASSETT USA PAT D 2779398". U.S. Patent No. 2,779,398 was granted in January 1957 for a combined pocket tool structure. Given the 1957 patent date, the "Amery Telephone Co." name format used on the stamping (which they reverted to in 1944 and kept until 1989), and the style of the promotional engraving, this tool was distributed between the late 1950s and the 1970s.
This would be a great addition to a personal collection, for decorative display, or other use.
The item is in very good to excellent condition for its age, with any noteworthy condition observations listed below. Please note many details are in the Item Specifics section, which eBay requires. Funky lighting and coloration visible in images are a result of scanning or photography -- Seller is not a professional!
Condition Notes: See photos. This/These item(s) is/are in very good to excellent condition.
Rulers, stands, or props in photos are not included with this item. Any newspaper clippings or similar images that are not specifically taken of or from the item are included for information only.
Seller is not responsible for uninsured loss. We are renowned for packaging and shipping, and we do our best to ensure your item is received as described. But we are not the mail or package handlers.
"Best Offer" option is disabled. However, Seller is very willing to negotiate with Buyers who present serious offers for bundle deals or higher-priced items. Please send a message with details.
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This seller's individual account is independent, but the seller encourages you to check out the individual accounts of family members. We are divesting of thousands of treasures from individual lifetime collections and the inherited inventory of a family business that began in 1955.
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