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Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874
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Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874

19th century
Description

This lovely SILVER LETTER OPENER was made by Thomas Sansom in 1874.

The solid silver blade is attached to a plain hand-made Mother of Pearl handle with chamfered edge by way of a beautifully embossed silver ferrule. The handle is topped with a superb silver pommel making this a very unusual and attractive Letter Opener.

With very little wear despite being more than 130 years old, this lovely letter opener would look lovely on any desk and would make a lovely gift for someone.(Box included).

Condition:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

Dimensions:

Length – 7.5” / 190mm

Weight – 33gm / 1.06ozt

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Silver Antiques Online has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA708181
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LO_1201874
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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
This lovely SILVER LETTER OPENER was made by Thomas Sansom in 1874.
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The solid silver blade is attached to a plain hand-made Mother of Pearl handle with chamfered edge by way of a beautifully embossed silver ferrule.
Silver Antiques Online

The handle is topped with a superb silver pommel making this a very unusual and attractive Letter Opener.

fig 1. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874
fig 1. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874

With very little wear despite being more than 130 years old, this lovely letter opener would look lovely on any desk and would make a lovely gift for someone.(Box included).

Condition:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

fig 2. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874
fig 2. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874

Dimensions:

Length – 7.5” / 190mm

Weight – 33gm / 1.06ozt

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 3. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874
fig 3. Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £8.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £15.00 (DHL Express)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £25.00 (DHL Express)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA708181
Dealers Internal Ref
LO_1201874
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Solid Silver Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handle 1874
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