FIVE 19TH C SCRIMSHAW ITEMS TOFIVE 19TH C SCRIMSHAW ITEMS TO INCLUDE A LETTEROPENER, 6 1/2" LONG, 9" LETTER OPENER WITH CARVED OPEN-WORK HANDLE, A 4" FID, A 3 1/2" FID WITH OLD REPAIR AND A 2 1/2" SEWING IMPLEMENT. PROVENANCE: FAIRHAVEN COLONIAL CLUB.
ALASKAN WALRUS IVORY SCRIMSHAWALASKAN WALRUS IVORY SCRIMSHAW LETTER OPENERNative American Inuit Eskimo fish scrimshaw knife shaped letter opener presumed to be walrus ivory. Knife measures 7 3/4" long with no cracks, chips or repairs. PLEASE NOTE: This pre-ban ivory will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
Sailor's scrimshaw letter openerSailor's scrimshaw letter opener ca. 1830 decorated with harpoon whale tail and anchor 8" l. ?
SCRIMSHAW BALEEN LETTER OPENERSCRIMSHAW BALEEN LETTER OPENER 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 11.75”.SCRIMSHAW BALEEN LETTER OPENER, 19th Century, Depicts flowers, ships and a compass rose. Dimensions: Length 11.75".
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER LETTERAN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER LETTER OPENER, by Joseph Cook and Son, Birmingham, 1934, in the form of a sword with an round-cut 'citrine' finial and agate mounted to the handle (gross weight c. 67.67grams) length: 29cm
LOT OF (6) SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. 19THLOT OF (6) SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. 19TH AND 20TH C. TOinclude: 10" whalebone letter opener, 5 1/2" walrus tusk crimper with bird design, 3 1/2" raw sperm whale's tooth, whalebone carved whale with displays of various whaling instruments 5" high x 5" wide overall, carved whale's tooth with alligator approx. 4 1/2" long, scrimshawed whale's tooth depicting whaling scenes signed Begwa 2 1/2" high. Shipping restrictions – cannot be shipped out of MA.
Lot of 12 vintage letter openersLot of 12 vintage letter openers shaped like swords. Including a scimitar engraved "Crfescent Temple Trenton, N.J. 53rde Imperial Council Session, Atlantic City, N.J., 1927", an etched scimitar with mother of pearl on the handle, a brass cutlass in leather scabbard, Disneyland pirate sword. Longest letter opener 9 1/2". Estimate $60-70
A Brass Letter Opener having appliedA Brass Letter Opener having applied pierced carved jade to the handle. Length 9 3/4 inches.
A 14k Gold Handle Letter Opener,A 14k Gold Handle Letter Opener, American, ca. 20th Century Of tapered rectangular form with a basket weave pattern, engraved "M. S. B." on the top, stainless steel blade. Stamped on the side "14k". Measures approx. 8-3/4"L.
(5) Brass and silver tone letter(5) Brass and silver tone letter openers to include a Native American chief topped brass letter opener stamped made in England at back, 6 7/8"L, an owl topped letter opener in remnant gilt, a slight bend to blade, 7 1/2"L, a Metzke pewter shell topped letter opener, 6 3/8"L, a souvenir opener with instrument as handle, 75/8"L and a Nazareth souvenir opener with sheath in silver tone, 9"L
Kirk Rose pattern sterling handledKirk Rose pattern sterling handled letter opener. Engraved on blade is "Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Maryland 1955". 9 1/8" long. Estimate $45-55
Stieff sterling silver letter opener,Stieff sterling silver letter opener, for MFA, 9 1/4" long Estimate $30-50
A Silver & Ivory Letter OpenerA Silver & Ivory Letter Opener London ca. 1885-86 Flat ivory knife attached to cast silver handle with nautilus shell hallmarked overall 12-5/8"L.
COLLECTION OF SWORD-FORM LETTERCOLLECTION OF SWORD-FORM LETTER OPENERSCollection of Sword-Form Letter Openers,
A WILLIAM SPRATLING WOOD AND STERLINGA WILLIAM SPRATLING WOOD AND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENERA William Spratling wood and sterling silver letter opener, 1962-1964; Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico Stamped for William Spratling; Further stamped: 925 / Eagle 30 The carved ebony handle in the form of an eagle biting the serpentine silver blade 7.875" H x 1.25" W 2.360 oz. troy approximately Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 7.875" H x 1.25" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
GORHAM GILT WASH STERLING SILVERGORHAM GILT WASH STERLING SILVER HANDLED OWL FORM LETTER OPENER, L: 6 1/2 IN. (16.51 CM.)Gorham Gilt Wash Sterling Silver Handled Owl Form Letter Opener,, Dimensions: L: 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm.)
TWO WILLIAM SPRATLING ROSEWOODTWO WILLIAM SPRATLING ROSEWOOD AND STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENERSTwo William Spratling rosewood and sterling silver letter openers, 1951 and 1964-1967; Third Design Period; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped for William Spratling; Further stamped: 925 Each carved wood handle with a silver blade, 2 pieces Longer: 7.5" 3.180 gross oz. troy approximately Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Longer: 7.5" Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
Silver plate letter opener, G.Silver plate letter opener, G. Gorevic, Made in England, 12" long, with a small hammered sterling silver letter opener, 4 1/4" long Estimate $20-40
SEVEN 19TH C SCRIMSHAW LETTER SEALSSEVEN 19TH C SCRIMSHAW LETTER SEALS WITH NICELYTURNED HANDLES, 1 1/2" X 3 5/8" HIGH. THE IPPOLITO COLLECTION.
New Departure letter opener.New Departure letter opener.
A European Carved Ivory LetterA European Carved Ivory Letter Opener having a scrolled handle together with a dressing tool and a spool. Length of first 9 1/2 inches.
Lacquered Brass Letter Opener,Lacquered Brass Letter Opener, of scepter form, the handle cast in the form of a crown and mounted to the thin tapered blade, l. 7-1/2".
Sterling silver letter opener,Sterling silver letter opener, Georgian style by Coper Brothers, Sheffield, 8" long, original box Estimate $50-100
A nephrite letter opener with appliedA nephrite letter opener with applied silver Russian double headed eagle motif approx. 22.5 cm long.
Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Description Circa 1895 to 1910. Beautifully designed letter opener with a continuous geometric pattern on the handle with a ship and whale's tail on the handle pommel. There is a bead shaped bolster where the blade meets the handle. The blade is attached to the handle with hand ...
Vintage letter opener, probablyVintage letter opener, probably bronze with green patina, featuring profile of a man in a hat smoking a pipe, 11 3/4" long. Estimate $50-60
A modern Britannia standard silverA modern Britannia standard silver letter opener, MAE, Birmingham 2003, 22cm long and a silver candle snuffer with turned wood handle
Lot of 9 vintage metal advertisingLot of 9 vintage metal advertising letter openers in sheaths. Including a pen knife and scissor handle, ruler handle. Longest letter opener 9 3/4". Estimate $45-55
14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY STAINED AND CARVED BLADE, TESTED 14K YELLOW GOLD DOMED TOP, FILLED, DETAILED ENGRAVINGS OF FLOWERS A...14K letter opener with mahogany stained and carved blade, tested 14K yellow gold domed top, filled, detailed engravings of flowers and scroll work, engraved "F.D. Rand/Burlington," multiple minor dents, evidence of lead fill near edge, 8 1/2" l.
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19thSCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19th century. Small tooth with black ink detailed with red. Floral scrolls and an anchor with ''Come to Hope'' and ''A Present from JD Bill'' above initials. 4''h.
A Georg Jensen Sterling SilverA Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Letter Opener "Acanthus" pattern sterling silver letter opener marked on the back of the blade apprx. 7-3/4"L. Weighs apprx. 1.91 toz.
23 CARVED 19TH AND 20TH C SCRIMSHAW23 CARVED 19TH AND 20TH C SCRIMSHAW ITEMS TOINCLUDE SPOONS, FORKS, LETTER OPENERS, BROOCHES, JOGGING WHEEL, PENS WITH STANHOPE VIEWER INSIDE, CROCHET HOOKS, ETC. 1 3/4" TO 11" LONG. FROM IPPOLITO COLLECTION. SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY.
Lot of 12 vintage sword shapedLot of 12 vintage sword shaped souvenir letter openers. Longest letter opener 10". Estimate $40-60
Three-Piece Collection of ScrimshawThree-Piece Collection of Scrimshaw Items, consisting of an attractive scrimshaw-handled Sheffield steel letter knife, the handle in the form of a whale, presented on a custom elliptical mahogany display stand, l. 8"; a diminutive carved whale ivory group of a whale and her calf, also presented on a similar custom-crafted wooden display stand, l. 4-1/2"; and a small scrimshaw plaque of carved fossilized mammoth ivory featuring a whale and a calf, h. 1-3/8", w. 1-1/3".
Lot of 6 vintage brass figuralLot of 6 vintage brass figural letter openers. Including Robin Hood, Rob Roy, Napoleon, Falstaff, Tulsa Oklahoma cowboy, longest letter opener 9". Estimate $75-100
SHIEBLER ART NOUVEAU STERLING LETTERSHIEBLER ART NOUVEAU STERLING LETTER OPENER: Art Nouveau figural maiden head handle with dagger style blade. Marked with Shiebler hallmark Sterling 1622. Measures 11'' long. Approx. 2.7 troy oz.CONDITION: Note spotting bend to blade.