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Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant

About the Item

A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces. The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the silver is fully hallmarked for London 1965, so 59 years old; the maker's mark is also present for the top-notch silversmith, Richard Comyns. Wonderful condition measuring 7" in length x 2 1/4" x 1/4" thick. This quality piece sits within it's original presentation case. Item: 44452 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 444521stDibs: LU3365340770122

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