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Sterling Silver Letter Opener by Joe Quintana

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Sterling Silver Letter Opener by Joe Quintana
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
This is a neat handmade letter opener by the renowned and highly collectible artist, Joe Quintana. It is made with sterling silver and is a beautiful accent piece for your collection. MAKER: JHQ, Joe Quintana, Cochitit, (1915-1995) APPROX. AGE: Hard to say for sure on an item like this, Joe was active from about 1930 to about 1990. However, an item such as a letter opener would have been more popular to make in the early part of his career than the latter. SIZE: Measures 3/4 " wide X 7-5/8" long. Weighs 36.5 grams. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium is discounted to 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."