ZEER ZELDZAAM - Rapier zwaard - Groot model - Geheel zilver - HANDWERK - Alex Meijer - Paper knife - Slank gepunt stootzwaard - Silver
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A hand-made large all-silver letter opener in the form of a slender pointed stootzwaard (rapier), model Slank gepunt stootzwaard, by Alex Meijer (Netherlands), hallmarked Lopende Leeuw rechts 835/1000 with maker AMX and Minerva M, year letter F (1965), length 20.5 cm, weight 38.1 g, in excellent condition with minimal signs of use.
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The item is a HANDCRAFTED large/heavy model, entirely silver, letter opener. This EXTREMELY RARE letter opener is modeled after a Rapier sword. A Rapier sword is a slim, pointed thrusting sword that, in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, was used by the wealthy bourgeoisie.
This entirely silver letter opener originates from an inheritance/estate of a family from Leiden, the Netherlands. The original owner was an avid collector of Dutch silver items. The letter opener was purchased in the 1980s from an auction house in Amsterdam.
The following information is relevant:
Country of origin: Netherlands
Marked: Yes, see photos
Material: Silver
Silver fineness: Walking Lion to the right = 2nd grade silver (835/1000)
Master mark: AMX = Alex Meijer, Schoonhoven (1928-1965)
Assay house: Minerva M = Schoonhoven
Date letter: F = 1965
Length: 20.5 cm
Weight: 38.1 g
Condition: Fine
This Dutch silver letter opener will be well packaged and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be collected by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).
Seller's Story
Edel Erfgoed is a specialist in the field of (applied) art and utensils from the 19th, 20th and 21st century (Antique, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Vintage and Contemporary applied art). It concerns a wide range of renowned glass artists, ceramists, metal and wood workers and silver and goldsmiths. This includes items such as vases, photo frames, prints, candlesticks, lamps, crockery, jewellery, cutlery, wall plates and decorative tiles.
The showroom of Edel Erfgoed is located in Klarenbeek (near Apeldoorn). You can view items by appointment, but you can also get acquainted with the range via the Edel Erfgoed website.
Translated by Google TranslateThe item is a HANDCRAFTED large/heavy model, entirely silver, letter opener. This EXTREMELY RARE letter opener is modeled after a Rapier sword. A Rapier sword is a slim, pointed thrusting sword that, in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, was used by the wealthy bourgeoisie.
This entirely silver letter opener originates from an inheritance/estate of a family from Leiden, the Netherlands. The original owner was an avid collector of Dutch silver items. The letter opener was purchased in the 1980s from an auction house in Amsterdam.
The following information is relevant:
Country of origin: Netherlands
Marked: Yes, see photos
Material: Silver
Silver fineness: Walking Lion to the right = 2nd grade silver (835/1000)
Master mark: AMX = Alex Meijer, Schoonhoven (1928-1965)
Assay house: Minerva M = Schoonhoven
Date letter: F = 1965
Length: 20.5 cm
Weight: 38.1 g
Condition: Fine
This Dutch silver letter opener will be well packaged and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be collected by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).
Seller's Story
Edel Erfgoed is a specialist in the field of (applied) art and utensils from the 19th, 20th and 21st century (Antique, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Vintage and Contemporary applied art). It concerns a wide range of renowned glass artists, ceramists, metal and wood workers and silver and goldsmiths. This includes items such as vases, photo frames, prints, candlesticks, lamps, crockery, jewellery, cutlery, wall plates and decorative tiles.
The showroom of Edel Erfgoed is located in Klarenbeek (near Apeldoorn). You can view items by appointment, but you can also get acquainted with the range via the Edel Erfgoed website.
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Era
1900-2000
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/brand
ZEER ZELDZAAM - Rapier zwaard - Groot model - Geheel zilver - HANDWERK
Designer/artist/maker
Alex Meijer
Model/name
Slank gepunt stootzwaard
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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