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Late Victorian Novelty Oar End Pencil / Letter Opener Combo (1 of 4)
Booth Antiques
Flag of United KingdomCambridgeshire, UK
Alison lives in a small village in Cambridgeshire and has been involved in the antiques trade for thirty years. A qualified auctioneer, she has a BA Hons in Valuation of Fine Art and Chattels and has worked in a London auction house and for The Potteries Museum as well as exhibiting at fairs in London and East Anglia. Here on Booth Antiques we offer silver, glass and objects de vertu. For jewellery and associated items, please visit our other sites on Loveantiques - Aion Jewellery and Aion Classique.
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item160 sales by dealer

Late Victorian Novelty Oar End Pencil / Letter Opener Combo

REF: B821 / LA480122
£145
€166
$192
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item160 sales by dealer
Description
A late Victorian novelty small letter opener/pencil combo. This lovely piece has a hallmarked silver blade in the shape of an oar, for use as a letter opener. At the centre is an aperture for the insertion of a pencil . The pencil can be removed to reveal the sharpened end or blunt end and can of course, be replaced when needed. A lovely, useable piece and good gift idea. Maker:- Arthur Downing
measurements
Height:
15 cm
Width:
1.2 cm
Depth:
0.8 cm
declaration
Booth Antiques has clarified that the Late Victorian Novelty Oar End Pencil / Letter Opener Combo (LA480122) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1899
condition
Excellent, with no dents or splits. Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.
location
This Late Victorian Novelty Oar End Pencil / Letter Opener Combo is located in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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