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An Unusual Welsh Letter Opener - Chip Carved, Open Lantern
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Opus Antiques
This is a most unusual early to mid 1800s letter opener. Probably originating from Wales having features similar to the Welsh lovespoons. The handle is finely chip carved, shaped with two open lanterns, each containing a moving ball, (the number of balls on a lovespoon is suppose to represent how many children the suitor would like). So maybe it was made as a love token.
The letter opener measures approx 23cm l x 1.5cm w for the bottom section.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA897599
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 1.5cm (0.6inches)Width is 23cm (9.1inches)Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)
Antique SA897599 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA897599
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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