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Russian Gilt Silver Paper Knife / Letter Opener

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Russian Gilt Silver Paper Knife / Letter Opener

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Russian Gilt Silver Paper Knife / Letter Opener

In the style of Faberge, having green hard stone blade and eagle handle, gilt silver, enamel, gilded carved wreaths on both sides of the blade with gemstone encrusted crown in center, collar having a diamond and gemstone encrusted eagle, marked, fitted wood case

Property from: a Chicago, Illinois estate

Length: 9 3/4 inches, Width: 1 1/8 inches

Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some finish wear to gilt, case having wear

Disclaimers: gemstones tested on the heat conductivity scale

Category: Decorative Arts > Objects

Estimated Sale Time: 2:06 pm CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote

Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Condition

Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some finish wear to gilt, case having wear

Dimensions

1.125 x 9.75 in

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Russian Gilt Silver Paper Knife / Letter Opener

Name: Russian Gilt Silver Paper Knife / Letter Opener
SKU: 141147648
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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