Paper knife - Silver, Celluloid

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A silver-handled paper knife with a celluloid blade, about 32.2 cm long and 82 g gross, in Art Nouveau thistle styling, circa 1900, stamped with Dutch V import mark and French tête de sanglier assay marks for .800 silver, in good condition with a small crack to the blade tip.

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A delightful page turner / paper knife, celluloid blade with silver handle, measuring circa 32,2cm in length and weighing a gross 82g, the reticulated silver styled as thistles in Art Nouveau style, circa 1900.
Stamped to the handle with Dutch V import mark for silver and French tête de sanglier assay marks for ,800 silver.

Condition: overall good, no damages or repairs to the silver. Small crack to the tip of the celluloid blade, see pictures. Minimal wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A delightful page turner / paper knife, celluloid blade with silver handle, measuring circa 32,2cm in length and weighing a gross 82g, the reticulated silver styled as thistles in Art Nouveau style, circa 1900.
Stamped to the handle with Dutch V import mark for silver and French tête de sanglier assay marks for ,800 silver.

Condition: overall good, no damages or repairs to the silver. Small crack to the tip of the celluloid blade, see pictures. Minimal wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Celluloid, Silver
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32.2 cm
Width
3.9 cm
Depth
0.9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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