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H A Cary Figural Orientalist One Hump Camel Sterling Silver Letter Opener

$1,850
£1,412.47
€1,632.09
CA$2,597.05
A$2,894.68
CHF 1,518.74
MX$35,348.79
NOK 19,230.56
SEK 18,175.80
DKK 12,181.02

About the Item

A wonderful figural sterling silver letter in the form of a one hump camel. The camel wears a wry expression on its face and has a finely detailed, sculptural quality. This is one of line of several very high quality camel items that H A Cary Silversmiths produced in the very early 20th century. The base has an open seam typical of the light gauge work from their workshop of New York. The base bears a C in Diamond maker's mark for H A Cary, 925/1000 Sterling fineness mark, and a model no. 453. Length: ca. 9 7/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of seven days.
  • Creator:
    H A Cary Silversmiths
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    79 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)Width: 1.63 in (41.41 mm)Length: 9.8 in (248.93 mm)
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. With some openings at the seams, a slight bend at the joint of the camel and blade, some light edge wear, a few light indentions, and some light surface scratches here and there. A small tag rattles in the interior still.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84935484812

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