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Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

$575

£434.63

€499.47

CA$800.68

A$890.73

CHF 466.93

MX$10,884.48

NOK 5,945.78

SEK 5,597.13

DKK 3,728.32

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About the Item

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener with carved bone horse handle. A charming early 20th-century Chinese letter opener featuring a finely carved bone handle in the form of a stylized horse. The handle, sculpted in low relief, is detailed with a flowing mane and expressive facial features, complete with inlaid dark eyes. The bone carving is joined to the blade with a chased silver ferrule adorned in floral relief, adding a delicate decorative accent to this functional object. The blade itself is also fashioned from bone, gently tapered and smoothed to a flat edge for easily opening correspondence. This letter opener beautifully blends artistry and utility! It exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of decorative Chinese export objects made for the scholar’s desk.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Chinoiserie (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bone,Metal,Silver,Carved,Hand-Carved,Polished

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1920

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, natural patina to silver.

Seller Location:

Middleburg, VA

Reference Number:

Seller: 60181stDibs: LU872644846342

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