Shiebler Sterling Silver Letter Opener in Medallion-Inspired Homeric
By Galt & Bro., Inc., George W. Shiebler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Homeric sterling letter opener. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1890.
Gold, Sterling Silver
American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern
By Hayes & McFarland 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The “salvaged” version, based on the archaeological ex...
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
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