VENIZIA INOX Gondola 23cm Italian Fulcrum release Vintage 1960s automatic knife

VENIZIA INOX Gondola 23cm Italian Fulcrum release Vintage automatic knife made in Italy in the 1960s. The knife measures 22.7cm (8 15/16 inches) open and 4 7/8 inches closed with D stamped brass liners & pins and nickel silver bolsters, fulcrum, button & safety cap. The flat swedge blade is 99% full, or better with original finish with a few light scratches and the ricasso is stamped with a picture of Venice skyline over a Gondola VENIZIA INOX on the front and PATENT 35958 on the reverse. The genuine horn scales are black in in very nice condition. The knife works well with blade tip deep & centered closed, strong snap and excellent lockup with less than 1/16" up movement at the tip that springs back when you let go. No rattle when shaken with blade open except the fulcrum release. The blade is released to close by pushing the fulcrum lever forward. Short throw safety works. EX condition.