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Jade Boyars Knife GIA Report

$5,800
£4,400.91
€5,032.04
CA$8,101.03
A$9,007.24
CHF 4,703.08
MX$109,640.04
NOK 60,009.30
SEK 56,225.85
DKK 37,555.06
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Early 20th century, Natural Nephrite Jade. This fabulous desk accessory is a full sized Russian Boyars knife modeled in Jade. The color and figure of the translucent jade is lovely. It is well carved and accompanied by a GIA report stating that the Nephrite Jade is a natural color with no indication of impregnation. Excellent condition. Remark: “Objects of this type were popular among late 19th and early 20th-century gentleman as desk ornamentation." Size: 16 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide by 1/4 inch depth Weight: 165.40 grams Stones: Nephrite Jade natural color no indication of impregnation (possibly Siberian Jade) Hallmarks: None Documents: GIA report Stock number: 20968 Pieces acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Early 20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    Litchfield, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 209681stDibs: LU939513616272

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