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Early 19th Century Pear Wood Figural Letter Opener.

An unusual early 19th century pear wood letter opener of traditional form, with an unusual feature of having a well carved and detailed sailor's head with bushy sideburns, glass eyes and flat hat. The whole has an excellent colour and patination.

Provenance: Desborough Collection.

 

English Circa 1820.

Dimensions

1½ in. (4 cm.) Wide 11¼ in. (28.5 cm.) Deep




This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

Stock number

S/5917
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