Upper point
of nicely patinated beech handle is slightly chipped as shown below.
Interesting etch,
marked:
RICHARDSON BROS
(in an arc)
R+B
NEWARK N.J.
EXTRA
SPRING STEEL
7 WARRANTED
Patent Ground
PERFECT IN TEMPER
GUARANTEED IN
EVERY RESPECT
ALL DEALERS ARE
AUTHORIZED
TO TAKE BACK
OR EXCHANGE
IF FOUND DEFECTIVE
IN ANY PARTICULAR