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Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

$239.20
$445.7846% Off
£178.03
£331.7946% Off
€201.22
€37546% Off
CA$331.74
CA$618.2546% Off
A$357.15
A$665.6046% Off
CHF 191.26
CHF 356.4446% Off
MX$4,303.56
MX$8,020.2646% Off
NOK 2,413.20
NOK 4,497.3246% Off
SEK 2,208.47
SEK 4,115.7746% Off
DKK 1,533.67
DKK 2,858.1946% Off

About the Item

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or metal craftsman. It has no signature. Measurements: H/L: 24.5 cm, W: 2.5 cm (blade), handle length: approx. 10.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Superficial ware and patina consistent with age. The blade has been polished/cleaned.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782236587832

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