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Antique David Andersen Sterling Silver & Plique a Jour Enamel Letter Opener

$695
£527.49
€607.98
CA$973.99
A$1,087.06
CHF 571.92
MX$13,204.73
NOK 7,250.37
SEK 6,785.44
DKK 4,537.58

About the Item

A fine antique letter opener or knife by David Andersen. In sterling silver with plique a jour enamel decoration to the handle. Simply a wonderful piece of silver in the Russian or Baltic taste! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some light bends, dings, & indentations to the blade. The blade appears to have been wheel polished. One of the plique cells appears to have losses and some of the other cells have typical fissures/fractures. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: David Andersen Marks: Marked to the blade with David Andersen's maker's mark, 925, & STERLING. Measurements: Length: ca. 7 in. Width: ca. 3/4 in. Height: ca. 1/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)Width: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 7 in (177.8 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for extensive condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV1stDibs: LU849313343442

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