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Letter Opener with Curved Conical Shell on Rocky Base Fossiline Collection

$272.26
£205.07
€231
CA$375.46
A$421.81
CHF 220.40
MX$5,148.43
NOK 2,798.41
SEK 2,634.12
DKK 1,758.28

About the Item

An elegant desk letter opener with a handle made from an authentic fossil of Orthoceras - Saharan Nautiloid over 360 million years old. The conical shell, slightly curved and lying on a rocky base, is transformed into a unique handle sculpted by nature. A nickel-plated brass blade with a polished finish and beveled cut completes Nino Basso's signature refined design for the Fossiline collection. Each piece is unique, with veining in shades of black, smoke, and gray. The photo illustrates the item that will be shipped to you Specifications: • Length:17.5cm Weight: 60g • Handle: Fossil Orthoceras (7x4 cm) • Blade: Polished nickel-plated brass, length 11 cm • Packaging: Box with certificate of authenticity and care advice
  • Creator:
    Nino Basso (Designer),Design Center 1991 (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Spilimbergo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9292244456472

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