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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER, by John William Kirwan, Birmingham 1901, in the form of a Scottish basket-hilted broadsword, inscribed twice 'ANADRIA FARARA'. 18cm long, 1.1 troy ounces

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER

Name: AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER
SKU: 131800726
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £300 - £400

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