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29th January 2022, 08:09 PM
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Leaping hare knife
Antique pocket knife, probably 19th century.
Blade inscribed with figure of a leaping hare. No other marks existing. Any information will be very appreciated. Tks |
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29th January 2022, 08:18 PM
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Will send this to the European section for better responses.
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30th January 2022, 03:43 PM
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CG Cognet?
Hi Leo,
I found this logo in a list of Thiers maker's marks. Save for the word "LIÉVRE" (hare), it looks like the logo on your knife. AFAIK, CG Cognet is still in business. You might try getting in touch with them for confirmation/further info. Sincerely, RobT Last edited by RobT; 30th January 2022 at 03:44 PM. Reason: grammar error |
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30th January 2022, 03:53 PM
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Leaping Hare knife
Tks a lot RobT for your kind assistance
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1st February 2022, 08:11 PM
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The assistance of RobT was very useful so I determined the knife's origin. It is a creation by the legendery cutlery of Thiers Soanen-Montanel 1835-1873 with Lievre (Hare). Next owner was Antoine & his son Gaston Cognet the next legendery firm which produced the Douk-Douk renowned knife.
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3rd February 2022, 04:14 AM
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LEO,
Glad I could help. Cognet is still in business. They still make the douk douk (sans the douk douk image) and they still use the hare logo. Sincerely, RobT |
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