This is a wonderful American sterling silver figural letter opener made by the Howard Sterling Company of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1890. The handle of the letter opener is realistically cast in the shape of a French Musketeer. This letter opener is a true collectible and would be a wonderful conversation piece on any desktop. The letter opener is of nice weight and of heavy gauge. Length: 8 1/4 Inches. Condition: Excellent Estate Condition.

A most unusual very large letter opener/page turner made in London 1886 by Ebenezer Newman. The top is in the form of a large Parrot head with glass eyes. The head is well worked with figural feathers all engraved. The blade is wood with a very dark finish. Full set of Victorian sterling silver hallmarks on the head. Original monogram A.L.E. on slightly gilded mount above the wood blade. You can feel the sterling silver head is of thick gauge silver and is heavy to the feel. Silver head is in ... Click for details