Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.

Solid silver sword-shaped letter opener with rosette decoration, Papal States (Rome), 19th century

$393.00 AUD
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Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Detail of the swan hallmark when the paper knife was imported into France
  • Detail of the Papal States hallmarks on the blade.
  • close-up of the paper cutter blade
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Close-up of the paper knife rosette
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Detail of the swan hallmark when the paper knife was imported into France
  • Detail of the Papal States hallmarks on the blade.
  • close-up of the paper cutter blade
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
  • Close-up of the paper knife rosette
  • Antique 19th-century solid silver letter opener in the shape of a sword, with a circular pommel chased in a rosette pattern, Papal States, Rome.
Solid silver sword-shaped letter opener with rosette decoration, Papal States (Rome), 19th century

Solid silver sword-shaped letter opener with rosette decoration, Papal States (Rome), 19th century

$393.00 AUD
Solid silver sword-shaped letter opener.

The pommel is adorned with a rosette and a relief bead frieze.

The flat-section blade ends in a point. Chiseled decoration on the upper part.
Hallmarks:
  • Papal States fineness and guarantee hallmark (1815-1870 period): tiara and Saint Peter's keys for a fineness of 889/1000.
  • Master silversmith's hallmark in a lozenge shape assigned by the Rome guarantee office, illegible.
  • French import "Swan" hallmark, stamped at the end of the 19th century.
Length: 26.6 cm. Rosette diameter: 5 cm. Weight: 38 g.
    Good condition, note a very slight ripple in the tip.

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