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Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Horn Letter Opener in the Form of a Lizard

About the Item

A wonderful quality Austro Hungarian letter opener in the form of a lizard - the realistically modelled lizard has inset glass eyes, the quality is superb and gives the lizard a very tactile and realistic feel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Glass,Horn
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015328567462
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