Victorian Silver Letter Opener


Date: 1882

Maker: Horton & Allday

Country: England

Stock: 7085

Description

Hunting interest. A decorative antique sterling silver page turner or letter opener with the handle in the form of a heron with a long intertwined fish tail. The blade is beautifully hand decorated with a hunting scene of horses riding to hounds.

Length 35.5cm. Width 2.5cm.
Birmingham 1882.
Maker Horton & Allday.
Sterling silver

Biography

Horton & Allday

Condition

This lovely desk item is in excellent condition. The painting shows no signs of wear. The silver marks are clear. The is a tiny bit of fritting at the end of the blade which could easily be rubbed down if required (see photo).

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