Lot 6269

Early 20th C. Letter Opener

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Early 20th century letter opener, possibly Polish, with portrait of general, engraved and dated 1923 on reverse, 10 1/4" l. Provenance: From the estate of film, television and stage performer Raymond Kyle-Koscuik. Originally from New York, Kyle settled in West Hollywood, California during the early 1960’s, where he amassed an extensive military collection.

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Early 20th C. Letter Opener

Name: Early 20th C. Letter Opener
SKU: 49507115
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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