Description

On offer today is a Sheffield Sterling Silver handled Letter Opener. The piece is fully hallmarked bearing the Lion Passant (English Silver), the Crown (for the Sheffield Assay Office) and the Monarch’s Head. The piece bears a variation Kings Husk Pattern and features a brushed finish blade. Pristine condition. Total length 220mm weight 45 grammes. The piece also bears the Makers Mark A&O  – the Makers Mark for the highly sought after Henry Atkin & John Oxley. Dated as 1833 as we have an A&O Pattern Book in our archives to find that this piece featured in the early 1830’s Catalogue. Extremely rare! Supplied with a Presentation Case.