Paper knife - Silver
03
days
05
hours
27
minutes
16
seconds
Current bid
€ 75
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Jeroen Zoetmulder
Has over 30 years of experience in archaeology and is an appraiser specialising in archaeological objects.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
 | €75 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 141873 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Elegant antique letter opener with a natural mother-of-pearl blade and a finely worked silver handle, measuring about 18.5 × 1.5 × 2 cm and weighing 22 g, produced in Italy circa 1850–1900, in good condition with signs of age.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Elegant and distinctive antique letter opener made with a blade in natural mother-of-pearl, characterized by splendid iridescent reflections, and a richly worked silver handle.
The handle features an elaborate raised relief decoration with vegetal motifs and ends with a suggestive head of a big cat with open jaws, probably depicting a panther or a lion. The details of the snout, dentition and eyes are particularly refined, enhanced by small elements in red.
The mother-of-pearl blade, wide and slightly rounded at the end, preserves well the natural iridescence of the material. The join between blade and grip is decorated with an incised foliate element.
Decorative and collectible item, attributable to the production of desk accessories from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Materials: mother-of-pearl and silver
Dimensions: about 18.5 × 1.5 × 2 cm
Total weight: 22 g
Era: presumably late 19th – early 20th century
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of time and use and natural patina of the metal. Please examine the photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description.
Elegant and distinctive antique letter opener made with a blade in natural mother-of-pearl, characterized by splendid iridescent reflections, and a richly worked silver handle.
The handle features an elaborate raised relief decoration with vegetal motifs and ends with a suggestive head of a big cat with open jaws, probably depicting a panther or a lion. The details of the snout, dentition and eyes are particularly refined, enhanced by small elements in red.
The mother-of-pearl blade, wide and slightly rounded at the end, preserves well the natural iridescence of the material. The join between blade and grip is decorated with an incised foliate element.
Decorative and collectible item, attributable to the production of desk accessories from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Materials: mother-of-pearl and silver
Dimensions: about 18.5 × 1.5 × 2 cm
Total weight: 22 g
Era: presumably late 19th – early 20th century
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of time and use and natural patina of the metal. Please examine the photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
18.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
