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