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Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Shell Letter Openers

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Metal

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful fish letter opener designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of art. A...

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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Letter Openers

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Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

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