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Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener

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Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener

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Description

Beautiful Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener.The handle has mixed metal gold, silver, copper storks and flowers. It is artist signed on a silvered oblong on the bottom left of the handle. The handle has wonderfully sculptured high relief storks and flowers on both sides of the handle. The blade has hand inscribed birds and flowers. Measure 13"in x 1 1/4"in.

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Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener

Name: Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener
SKU: 93767024
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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