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Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Letter Opener - 1895
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Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Letter Opener - 1895

19th century
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A stunning example in every way, this English Victorian letter opener, has a beautiful piece of glossy Tortoiseshell inset to the front of the handle, which is beautifully framed with a raised continuous Acanthus leaf border.

The blade is also very decorative with beautiful engraving. The blade is where the hallmark can be found for Sheffield 1895.

Superb condition, measuring 8 1/4" in length.

Item ID: 32655

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Description
A stunning example in every way, this English Victorian letter opener, has a beautiful piece of glossy Tortoiseshell inset to the front of the handle, which is beautifully framed with a raised continuous Acanthus leaf border.
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Letter Opener - 1895
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Letter Opener - 1895

The blade is also very decorative with beautiful engraving. The blade is where the hallmark can be found for Sheffield 1895.

Superb condition, measuring 8 1/4" in length.

Item ID: 32655

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA93440
Dealers Internal Ref
32655
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Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Letter Opener - 1895
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