Charming Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Letter Opener

This is a charming hallmarked silver mounted letter opener or paper knife, from the late Victorian era. This useful item has a horn shaped, rope twist handle in hallmarked silver and a tortoiseshell blade with an angled point. The slender and flat shape of the blade would also serve well as a bookmark. A delightful and collectable piece with practical uses. Hallmarks:- Softening, but readable. Makers mark not present. Date:- Birmingham 1899