Moses Brent - Paper knife - Silver

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A silver letter opener with a weighted handle, decorated with heart‑shaped fillet edges on the grip, manufactured in London around 1813 by Moses Brent, weighing 54.8 g of 925/1000 silver, 21.2 cm long, with hallmarks Lion, Duty Mark, Master’s mark and S.

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Description: A fine letter opener with a weighted handle, decorated with heart-shaped fillet borders on the grip.
Origin: London, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Most likely Moses Brent
Year: 1813
Hallmarks: Lion, Duty Mark, Master Mark, S.

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 54.8 grams
Purity: 925/1000
Dimensions: length 21.2 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Lot number: A-12314

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Description: A fine letter opener with a weighted handle, decorated with heart-shaped fillet borders on the grip.
Origin: London, United Kingdom
Silversmith: Most likely Moses Brent
Year: 1813
Hallmarks: Lion, Duty Mark, Master Mark, S.

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 54.8 grams
Purity: 925/1000
Dimensions: length 21.2 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Lot number: A-12314

All our items are sent by registered post.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany.
Please visit the Goudwisselkantoor website (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE), or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference via your Catawiki account."}{

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Details

Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Material
Silver
Designer/Artist/Maker
Moses Brent
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
1.8 cm
Depth
21.2 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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Objects sold
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