Lot 2081

EUROPEAN LETTER OPENER & ITALIAN STILETTO BLADE

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EUROPEAN LETTER OPENER & ITALIAN STILETTO BLADE

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Description

Letter opener with a mother of pearl handle and embossed silver (unmarked) embellishments, in the form of a small sword with cross guard. The steel letter opener blade with engraved initials E. C. Fits into burgundy velvet sheath with matchingmounted embellishments.
Together with a stiletto, triangular blade graduated to one side with a patinated iron grip. Italian, antique in the manner of a 17th Cexample.
L. of stiletto: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)
L. of letter opener: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.)

Condition

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EUROPEAN LETTER OPENER & ITALIAN STILETTO BLADE

Name: EUROPEAN LETTER OPENER & ITALIAN STILETTO BLADE
SKU: 123248207
Price: 475 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$350 - CA$450

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Starting Price CA$250

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