Paper knife - Silver, Gold, Crystal

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Has over 30 years of experience in archaeology and is an appraiser specialising in archaeological objects.

Estimate  € 250 - € 280
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Antique silver Dutch letter opener with a 14 carat gold crown, floral decoration and a facet-cut crystal stone of about 0.6 cm diameter, about 11.5 cm long, weighing about 11.57 g, in good condition with minor signs of age and staining.

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Description from the seller

Silver antique letter opener with a 14-karat gold crown and decoration of floral motifs and a flower. In the flower, a faceted crystal stone, approximately 0.6 cm in diameter. Beautifully detailed, with the back side of the upper part closed with a gold cap. Entirely crafted in the style of the 19th century. The length of the object is approximately 11.5 cm.
The total weight is 11.57 grams. The item is in good condition.

Crowning, thus the upper side, 14 karat gold draped with floral decoration. We refer to the photos that form a complete set.
With the description. The letter opener is certified with ZII (Dutch Silver Quality) and the official hallmark of the Waarborg 585.
14 karat gold. Since the gold is attached to the silver, it is not possible to determine the exact ratio of gold to silver by weight. Estimated gold weight is approximately 4 grams.

Magnificent item for the collector of letter openers. Precious object. Item for the enthusiast.

We carefully package and ship with tracking and insurance.

Seller's Story

Old antique dealer sells from a private collection
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Silver antique letter opener with a 14-karat gold crown and decoration of floral motifs and a flower. In the flower, a faceted crystal stone, approximately 0.6 cm in diameter. Beautifully detailed, with the back side of the upper part closed with a gold cap. Entirely crafted in the style of the 19th century. The length of the object is approximately 11.5 cm.
The total weight is 11.57 grams. The item is in good condition.

Crowning, thus the upper side, 14 karat gold draped with floral decoration. We refer to the photos that form a complete set.
With the description. The letter opener is certified with ZII (Dutch Silver Quality) and the official hallmark of the Waarborg 585.
14 karat gold. Since the gold is attached to the silver, it is not possible to determine the exact ratio of gold to silver by weight. Estimated gold weight is approximately 4 grams.

Magnificent item for the collector of letter openers. Precious object. Item for the enthusiast.

We carefully package and ship with tracking and insurance.

Seller's Story

Old antique dealer sells from a private collection
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Crystal, Gold, Silver
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0.5 cm
Width
1.6 cm
Depth
11.2 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
The NetherlandsVerified
2908
Objects sold
98.72%
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