Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark 1912
REF: C8375 / LA476753
£1,395
€1,630
$1,755
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver paper knife/letter opener/bookmark; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional and rare antique English sterling silver letter opener/bookmark has a plain tapering blade.
This antique paper knife is embellished with a cat shaped terminal embellished with engraved decoration reproducing the illustrative feline's features.
The surface of the blade is plain and unembellished, apart from the full hallmarks to the posterior surface.
This versatile and unusual letter opener could be used for a multitude of functions.
Origin: Chester, England
measurements
Width:
6 cm
Depth:
0.1 cm
Length:
20.5 cm
Weight:
48.1 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark 1912 (LA476753) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1912
declaration
condition
condition
This antique paper knife is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The engraved decoration is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of the blade are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.