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Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener

$2,800
£2,125.71
€2,431.36
CA$3,912.01
A$4,351
CHF 2,271.96
MX$52,947.10
NOK 29,016.39
SEK 27,212.25
DKK 18,146.18
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Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Revivalist design on handle with Gothic Revival etching on blade. 8.5" x 1". 1880's France.
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 8.5 in (215.9 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Old partial crack in top lapis stone w. old glue residue, as well as one side oval lapis. Some blue enamel loss on shaft. French silver eagle hallmark.
  • Seller Location:
    Riverdale, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4017335962

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