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A Victorian silver and mother of pearl letter opener, with horn shaped handle and birfucated and
Currency:GBP
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:NA
Estimated At:1.00 - 2.00 GBP
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00GBP+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 May 14 @ 10:00UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
A Victorian silver and mother of pearl letter opener, with horn shaped handle and birfucated and engraved mount, Birmingham 1892, 7 1/2" long.
Auction Location:
United Kingdom
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