Here on offer is a rare antique Victorian carved horn letter opener with an ebony hoof handle, dating to the 1860s.

 

This wonderful letter opener has been made using a slice of horn as the blade and is set into a carved wooden ferule that is designed to mimic the outer surface of an antler. It slots into a carved piece in cream and black that inturn connects to a skin covered handle. The end of the handle is finished with a delightfully carved ebony hoof shape. The horn blade has a series of minor nibbles along one edge, but displays well. The damage is commensurate with the age of the piece.

 

The letter opener is being offered in good used antique condition, it measures about 18.3cm in length, 1.8cm wide and weighs 12g.

 

A rare collectable piece.

 

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition which complement this description.

 

Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!

 

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