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Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers / Letter Openers
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A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition to our diverse flatware collection
These fine antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter opener has a plain tapered form.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of the skewer are embellished with chased decorated shell designs below the plain circular ring loop finger piece.
The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener.
Condition
These antique letter openers are a very good gauge of silver, very good quality and in excellent condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each skewer show wear in keeping with the age; all the hallmarks are clear apart from the maker’s marks which are rubbed and illegible.
Dimensions
Length 12 cm/4.75"
Diameter of ring 1.1cm/0.4"
Total weight
0.7 troy ounces/23.2g
Maker: Unknown
Origin: London, England
Date: 1820
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- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 0.4 in (1.02 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:George IV (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: W80101stDibs: LU1200219529822
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