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Two Gilt and Nickel Letter Openers from the Louisiana

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Two Gilt and Nickel Letter Openers from the Louisiana

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Two Gilt and Nickel Letter Openers from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904,
Inscribed on the handle 'St. Louis 1904 Exposition', depicting Cupid with a bow and arrow above decorative scrolls. Together with another souvenir letter opener, inscribed on the blade 'World's St. Louis 1904 Fair'.
Largest dimensions: h: 6 3/4 x w: 1 1/4 x d: 3/8 in.

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Two Gilt and Nickel Letter Openers from the Louisiana

Name: Two Gilt and Nickel Letter Openers from the Louisiana
SKU: 51283712
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80 - $120

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