Amazing Antique Sterling Silver Neoclassical Grand Tour Lapis Desk Letter Opener Interior Design
$995.00
For the discerning collector looking for items of exceptional craftsmanship, this stunning letter opener is a unique quality piece. The top features a high relief dimensional bust of Augustus, Emperor of Rome (27 BC-14 AD). Just below the bust is a beautiful square piece of fine glossy lapis semi-precious stone. Ornate filigree work joins the handle with the solid sterling silver blade with a sharp point. Stamped 925 with unresearched monogram artists mark. It's a heavy thick hand crafted instrument weighing 135 grams. Measures 8.75 inches high, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.75 inch deep. The top bust is 1.75 inch high.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.
For the discerning collector looking for items of exceptional craftsmanship, this stunning letter opener is a unique quality piece. The top features a high relief dimensional bust of Augustus, Emperor of Rome (27 BC-14 AD). Just below the bust is a beautiful square piece of fine glossy lapis semi-precious stone. Ornate filigree work joins the handle with the solid sterling silver blade with a sharp point. Stamped 925 with unresearched monogram artists mark. It's a heavy thick hand crafted instrument weighing 135 grams. Measures 8.75 inches high, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.75 inch deep. The top bust is 1.75 inch high.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.
For the discerning collector looking for items of exceptional craftsmanship, this stunning letter opener is a unique quality piece. The top features a high relief dimensional bust of Augustus, Emperor of Rome (27 BC-14 AD). Just below the bust is a beautiful square piece of fine glossy lapis semi-precious stone. Ornate filigree work joins the handle with the solid sterling silver blade with a sharp point. Stamped 925 with unresearched monogram artists mark. It's a heavy thick hand crafted instrument weighing 135 grams. Measures 8.75 inches high, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.75 inch deep. The top bust is 1.75 inch high.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.
This letter opener is certainly European in origin, likely a Grand Tour inspired piece evoking neoclassical themes. Ready to be displayed and used. A truly rare find, we have not seen another example of this quality outside a museum.
Shipping includes insurance and signature delivery service. Check out our other Grand Tour and antique listings.