Victorian Scottish Basket-Hilted Broad Sword Letter Opener, 1873
Argentum Antiques & Collectables Ltd. Fine Silver, Antiques & Collectables from the 18th, 19th & 20th Century, East Renfrewshire, UK. Description: - A Victorian replica Scottish Basket-hilted broad sword letter opener with scabbard and short chain. The basket hilted handle is beautifully crafted with a pierced decoration, leading to a double edged blade, held within a scabbard on a short chain. The letter opener is hallmarked London 1873, made by the silversmith E. Stockwell, and stamped with the retailer's mark of Thornhill, 144 New Bond St.
The scabbard is stamped with a kite registration mark. Engraving: - The sword is engraved'378'. Measurement: - The letter opener measures 15.3 cm in length x 2.9cm (basket hilt width) x 2.6cm (basket hilt depth). With the sword in its scabbard the total measurement is 16.1cm (length). Weight: - 33.3 grams / 1.070 troy ounces.
Condition: - Minor tarnishing and wear to the letter opener. A couple of minor dings to the sword and scabbard commensurate with age. Please see photographs for confirmation of condition. Please note that we have no control over these charges and cannot predict their amount.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver". The seller is "argentum-antiques-and-collectables" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Product: Letter Openers
- Age: 1850-1899