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Militaria : A novelty Letter Opener formed as an

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A SILVER GEORG JENSEN LETTER OPENER, 1945: the handle formed as a crocus in bloom, with slender blade, stamped with maker's mark, STERLING DENMARK and numerals 126; length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.), gross weight: 39.03 g (1.25 ozt) CONDITION The lett

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Militaria : A novelty Letter Opener formed as an

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Militaria : A novelty Letter Opener formed as an British Army Officer's sword , together with scabbard , 9 1/2'' long.

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Militaria : A novelty Letter Opener formed as an

Name: Militaria : A novelty Letter Opener formed as an
SKU: 53531526
Price: 75 GBP
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