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Lot 166

Group of Four English and Irish Silver Letter Openers

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

A George IV small opener, mark of Charles Eley, London, 1825

A WIlliam IV with shell and crest, mark of Mary Chawner, London, 1836

A Victorian opener with seaweed, mark of Edward H. Stockwell, London, 1889

An Irish opener with shell finial, mark of Royal Irish Silver Co., Dublin, 1969; retailer's mark for Cartier

The largest 7 3/4 in. long, 4.5 oz. approx. weight.

Condition

Minor wear and in good condition.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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