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Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
$1,751.43
£1,295
€1,533.19
CA$2,421.51
A$2,712.49
CHF 1,424.70
MX$32,983.06
NOK 18,041.36
SEK 17,126.10
DKK 11,442.78
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
These large antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers have a tapered form with a circular ring loop finger piece.
The surface of each skewer is plain and unembellished, apart from the featured hallmarks to the reverse.
These impressive meat skewers are an exceptional and large example of their type.
The original use of this item was purely as a meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener.
Condition
These antique Victorian silver meat skewers are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each skewer are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck very deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Dimensions
Length 33cm/13"
Diameter of ring loop 2.9cm/1.1"
Total weight
8.5 troy ounces/264g
Maker: William Eaton
Origin: London, England
Date: 1843
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- Creator:William Eaton (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Diameter: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1843
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: W85491stDibs: LU1200219529892
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