A few examples of appraisal values for
LETTER OPENERS

• Assortment to include baby teether,
  Assortment to include baby teether, letter openers, purse, meechum pipe etc
• LOUIS MENDEZ GILT BRONZE LETTER OPENERS,
  LOUIS MENDEZ GILT BRONZE LETTER OPENERS, 3 Group lot of three Modern gilt bronze letter openers by Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), each with four spiral accents and surmounted by dove bird form handles. Each: 5.5" L x 4" W. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist.
• LOUIS MENDEZ GILT BRONZE LETTER OPENERS,
  LOUIS MENDEZ GILT BRONZE LETTER OPENERS, 3 Group lot of three Modern gilt bronze letter openers by Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), handles in the form of eagle birds with extended wings. Each: 7" L x 2.25" W. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist.
• ART NOUVEAU PARCEL-GILT BRONZE GROUP
  ART NOUVEAU PARCEL-GILT BRONZE GROUP OF DESK ACCESSORIESUnmarked. Comprising: A pen tray A vide poche with pine cones A vide poche with cicadas A vide poche with lilies of the valley A vide poche with cat tails Three letter openers with various flora The pen tray 12 x 3 1/4 in., (8 pcs). Condition Minor wear. Some oxidation and encrustation. Otherwise in good condition. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Good miscellanious lot - to include
  Good miscellanious lot - to include gold mounted cigarette holder, brass letter openers, shell dish, etc
• Two bone letter openers, approx 17cm
  Two bone letter openers, approx 17cm L and smaller (2)
• (56) COLLECTION OF SCRIMSHAW. 19TH CENTURY.
  (56) COLLECTION OF SCRIMSHAW. 19TH CENTURY. TOinclude: jackstraws, bodkins, letter openers, knitting needles, utensils, and other items. 1 1/4" - 9" length. Good condition.
• PAIR OF OTTOMAN GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL
  PAIR OF OTTOMAN GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL CALLIGRAPHER'S SCISSORS AND A SOLINGEN FOR MARSHALL FIELD & CO. AND OTHER SCISSORS AND LETTER OPENERSPair of Ottoman Gold-Damascened Steel Calligrapher's Scissors and a Solingen For Marshall Field & Co. and Other Scissors and Letter Openers,
• (14) KITCHEN ITEMS, STERLING, CARVING
  (14) KITCHEN ITEMS, STERLING, CARVING SET, LOBSTER(lot of 14) Miscellaneous kitchen items: (1) sterling handle ice cream scoop; (1) sterling handle kitchen shears; (2) sterling handle letter openers, English; (3) German stag handle carving set wtih knife, shears, cleaver, (2) small sterling spoons; (6) stainless lobster picks, largest piece; 12.6"l, total: 3.75lbs
• JEWELRY. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING,
  JEWELRY. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING, Continental, Costume Jewelry and Hollowware. Comprised of (120) sterling brooches by various makers; (15) monogrammed sterling vesta cases by English, American and Mexican makers; (7) sterling letter openers makers; (14) sterling buckles varying in sizes; (2) monogrammed sterling belt buckles; (3) monogrammed sterling belt buckles with silverplated belt hooks; (5) monogrammed sterling purse mirrors; (5) sterling money clips; (5) sterling bookmarks; (2) sterling shoehorns/button hooks; (5) sterling napkin clips; (3) pierced sterling salt cellars; (2) sterling coasters; (4) sterling salt/pepper shakers; (6) monogrammed sterling pill boxes; (3) monogrammed sterling vinaigrette boxes; a sterling stamp holder; a monogrammed sterling membership card holder; a set of sterling sweater clips; a set of sterling bib clips; (3) sterling chain necklaces; (7) sterling pendants; a sterling charm bracelet with eleven charms; (3) sterling rings with stones; (4) sterling silver bracelets; (2) sterling silver bracelets with stones; (3) sterling pairs of earrings; (3) non matching earrings; (3) sterling baby rattles; (2) sterling non matching barrettes; a sterling necklace with orange stones; (38) monogrammed sterling button hooks with stainless hooks; (4) monogrammed sterling nail files with stainless files; (2) glass perfume bottles with sterling caps; a sterling pocket knife with sterling blades; (2) monogrammed sterling letter openers with stainless blades; (2) sterling cigarette holders; a monogrammed sterling compact; a monogrammed sterling eyeglass case a sterling comb holder; a sterling writing implement; a monogrammed sterling pad with plastic inserts; a sterling bookmark with a stainless clip; a sterling demitasse spoon; a sterling pencil with enamel; a sterling knife with a mother of pearl blade; (2) silver tone letter openers depicting a poodle and a fox terrier; a .900 silver brooch; a .800 silver brooch; a .800 silver letter opener; a .800 silver purse mirror with a .800 hand painted portrait of a woman surrounded by green stones; a coin silver pocket knife; a .830 silver bracelet; a silver chat clip; a wood locket; a sterling Unger Brothers pen wipe; a silver? tiffany & co knife rest; a sterling Danish Georg Jensen tie clip;a sterling U.S.A. Georg Jensen perfume holder with glass insert; (4) sterling Norse enamel brooches; a sterling pair of Norse earrings; a single Norse earring; (2) sterling Danish brooches; a sterling Danish necklace a sterling Chatelaine clip depicting a dragon; a sterling Danish modernist pendant on a sterling necklace; a sterling oriental brooch with carved lapis; a gold tone Chinese brooch with a carved cinnabar insert; a silver tone brooch with feathers, a small box made from an unidentified hoofed animals partial leg; a button hook with a stainless hook and a handle made from an unidentified hoofed animals partial leg; a brooch made from a grouses foot; a 14k yellow gold ring with a black insert and a diamond chip; (25) silver tone brooches; (3) watch fob chains made from hair with gold tone furnishings; (8) gold tone brooches; (2) sliver tone bejeweled lipstick case; (4) silver tone pencils; (4) silver tone button hooks; (2) silver tone vesta cases; (5) silver tone bracelets; (7) silver tone berets; (2) silver tone necklaces; a silver tone chatelaine; a rope necklace with six silver an gold tone pendants; (5) silver tone charms; (4) silver tone charms; (2) gold tone berets; (6) pairs of silver tone earrings; a silver tone purse mirror; (8) pairs of silver tone bib clips; a silver tone Danish modernist pendant; a silver plated belt buckle; a silver tone snuff box and silver tone ring. Total approx. weight of sterling silver is 49 troy oz (gross) excluding items with stones and non silver components. From a Westchester, NY estate. Condition: Light surface scratches, monogrammed, minor dings/dents and loss of fur/feathers.
• STERLING. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING
  STERLING. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING HOLLOWWARE Including a wonderful monogrammed silver ball footed teapot with a central chased potential large seabird most probably of the gull variety, Greek key border, and dolphin finial - stamped with an illegible maker's mark; a well executed Wm. B. Durgin Co. for Gorham sterling water pitcher retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. with central chased laurel. Stamped, "Gorham Sterling Made For J.E. Caldwell & Co A1771"; a Gorham sterling pedestal bowl with a unique floral swag and mask border - stamped, "1265 J Sterling" with a pictorial maker's mark; a two-piece Anston sterling open sugar and creamer set - stamped, "Anston Sterling 322"; a Gorham Cinderella sterling gravy boat with under plate - stamped, "Gorham Cinderella Sterling 20298"; pair of Lunt sterling salt / pepper shakers - stamped, "Sterling 1100"; an Anston sterling salt cellar with removable cobalt glass liner - stamped, "Sterling"; a sterling salt spoon, a damaged sterling salt spoon brooch; a Watson Co. sterling dish withy a pierced bored and floral swag retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. - stamped, " J.E. Caldwell & Co Sterling Silver A916"; a monogrammed International Silver Co. sterling bowl - stamped, "Sterling"; a dented weighted sterling compote; a dented weighted sterling petite bowl; and (2) hollow handle sterling letter openers with stainless blades. Accompanied by a pair of silver plated salt / pepper shakers and a silverplated salt spoon. Total approx. weight of all items is 66.96 troy oz (gross) excluding all glass inserts, weighted items and silver plated items. Total approx. weight of the silver teapot is 25.34 troy oz oz (gross). From a Manhattan, NY estate. Dimensions: water pitcher measures approx. 7.75" in height. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Teapot is void of spacers. Teapots handle is not attached.
• GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH AND IRISH SILVER
  GROUP OF FOUR ENGLISH AND IRISH SILVER LETTER OPENERSComprising: A George IV small opener, mark of Charles Eley, London, 1825 A WIlliam IV with shell and crest, mark of Mary Chawner, London, 1836 A Victorian opener with seaweed, mark of Edward H. Stockwell, London, 1889 An Irish opener with shell finial, mark of Royal Irish Silver Co., Dublin, 1969; retailer's mark for Cartier The largest 7 3/4 in. long, 4.5 oz. approx. weight. Condition Minor wear and in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Dog related decorator group to include
  Dog related decorator group to include composite and metal dog figures, assorted letter openers, bottle opener, coasters, small dishes, a carved wood dog head cane, a papier mache near life size seated dog clock and a cut metal figure of a dog joined to wood base.
• A Group of Ten Ivory and Bone Needle
  A Group of Ten Ivory and Bone Needle Cases, Letter Openers, and Tusk Carvings, Mid 20th Century ?????? ??????? longest length 16.9 in — 43 cm
• (LOT OF 2) PAL KEPENYES BRUTALIST LETTER
  (LOT OF 2) PAL KEPENYES BRUTALIST LETTER OPENERS (lot of 2) Pal Kepenyes Brutalist letter openers, each with handle decorated with a Surrealist figure, in the manner of Alberto Giacometti, above the blade decorated with a similar figure, 13"l;
• ASSORTED MISC. FLATWARE ITEMS Assorted
  ASSORTED MISC. FLATWARE ITEMS Assorted Misc. flatware items, comprising (2) 2 Stainless Mickey Mouse Spoons, (2) letter openers, the brass one by Shreve, (7) liquor tags, a silver metal collapsable bottle opener, a set of foldable flatware with a wooden handle, a leather coin purse, an Inuit style stone carving
• GROUP OF BAKELITE AND OTHER GENTLEMAN'S
  GROUP OF BAKELITE AND OTHER GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING, DESK AND SMOKING ARTICLES Collection of Bakelite and other gentleman's grooming, desk and smoking articles, including (2) Bakelite table lighters; carved bakelite figural snuff bottle; (8) ashtrays including Anholt and Selcol; Chase chromed bottle opener; (2) Chase cigarette boxes; (4) shaving brushes; (2) GEM cased safety razors; Philishave shaver with battery box and a Dubarry Shaving Soap box; miniature sailing ship on stand; (7) Fuller Brush Co. promotional letter openers; Zephyr autodex; pen stands; (2) Sanford Ink Co. 'Globe Traveler' ink bottle boxes; Bambi pencil sharpener and a Penna Astoria box with nibs, etc.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. collection
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. collection of six letter openers and one seal. late 19th century, sterling silver. 9 h in. result: $750. estimate: $800–1,200. Two marked ‘Tiffany & Co.’, ‘5189’ and ‘3808’ One marked ‘Theo B. Starr ‘4100’ One marked ‘5926’ One marked ‘1016’ Seal without design number All marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’, three with engraved monograms. 8.8 ozt.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. Etruscan,
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. Etruscan, Greek, or classical letter openers, collection of six. late 19th century, sterling silver, 14 karat gold. 11 h in. result: $2,500. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Largest form marked ‘Shreve, Crump & Low 1067’ Dagger form with gold classical head marked ‘14K, 296X’ Small Etruscan form marked ‘14K, 172X’ Small Etruscan form inscribed ‘Union League Club February 1 1899’ Form with ancient motif and Greek letters to blade marked ‘707’ Smaller form with ancient motif marked ‘1248, Theo. B. Starr’ All marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’. 8.6 ozt.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. collection
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. collection of six letter openers. late 19th century, sterling silver, enamel. 7½ h in. result: $1,063. estimate: $600–800. Two with enamel marked ‘5110’ One marked ‘H.S. & Co. 5689’ Three marked ‘Tiffany & Co.’, ‘5618’, ‘XII’ and ‘XIV’ respectively. All marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’, four with engraved monograms. 6.9 ozt.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. letter openers
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. letter openers with snakes, collection of five. late 19th century, sterling silver, 14k gold. 10 h in. result: $1,125. estimate: $700–900. Largest form marked ‘14K, 431X, S.C. & L. Co.’ Sword form marked ‘1726 Theo B. Starr’ Oar form marked ‘2669’ Curled staff form marked ‘5521’ Smallest form marked ‘14K, 28X’ All marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’ with varied monograms. 5.9 ozt.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. animal form
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. animal form letter openers, collection of three. late 19th century, sterling silver. 11 h in. result: $896. estimate: $700–900. Letter openers feature monkey, bear, and lion finials; 6.8 ozt. Monkey marked ‘2828’ Bear marked ‘2848 H.S. & Co.’ with monogrammed blade Lion marked ‘2780’ All marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’.
• George W. Shiebler & Co.. Art Nouveau
  George W. Shiebler & Co.. Art Nouveau letter openers, collection of five. late 19th century, sterling silver. 12 h in. result: $875. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Respectively marked ‘Smith, Patterson & Co. Boston 2845’, ‘1696 B.C & L Co.’, ‘2613’, engraved ‘Sept. 1 1904’, ‘3099’, and the smallest marked ‘2606’. Each example marked ‘Winged (S), Sterling’. 9.8 ozt.
• Tiffany Studios. Collection of ten Heraldic
  Tiffany Studios. Collection of ten Heraldic desk articles. c. 1929, cold-painted bronze, Bakelite, brass, paper, glass, cedar. 5¼ h × 6 w × 3½ d in. result: $2,470. estimate: $1,200–1,800. Lot is comprised of two long blotter ends, a pen tray, cigarette box, utility box, pen stand, perpetual calendar, two inkwells, and two letter openers. Impressed to each example ‘TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK’ and numbered ‘2039’, ‘2042’, ‘2048’, ‘2047’, ‘2116’, ‘2046’, ‘2045’, ‘2045’, ‘2041’ and ‘2041’, respectively. Provenance: Collection of George A. Kemeny | Thence by descent
• 8PC LETTER OPENERSEight letter openers
  8PC LETTER OPENERSEight letter openers of various metals and designs. The longest with a glass handle is 9.75"L. Condition: Age related wear.
• 5PC BRONZE LETTER OPENERS FROM ISRAELFive
  5PC BRONZE LETTER OPENERS FROM ISRAELFive painted Judaica letter openers in various designs. The longest with the menorah top is 8.75"L. Country of Origin: Israel Condition: Age related wear.
• (12 PC) WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE GROUPINGDESCRIPTION:
  (12 PC) WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE GROUPINGDESCRIPTION: (12 Pc) A 12 piece Wedgwood jasperware grouping. Includes: (1) Heart shaped lidded box with figural chariot cameo motif designs. (H: 2" x W: 4" x L: 5.25") (2) Two letter openers with cameo adorned handles and stainless steel ends. Includes original packaging. (H: 8.75" x W: 0.75") (1) One rectangular cameo adorned trinket dish. Includes original packaging. (H: 0.25" x W: 3.25" x L: 6") (8) Eight circular fluted cameo adorned trinket dishes. Includes original packaging. (H: 0.25" x D: 3") CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: See Above CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• (2PC) ANTIQUE BONE LETTER OPENERSDESCRIPTION:
  (2PC) ANTIQUE BONE LETTER OPENERSDESCRIPTION: (2Pc) Antique letter openers. Includes: (1) Antique parcel gilt metal handled letter opener with naturalistic bird details and polished bone end. (L: 8" x W: 1.25") (1) Antique polished bone letter opener with sterling nameplate. Hallmarked: "Sterling" (L: 8.25" x W: 0.75") CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: See Above. Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• STEUBEN BLUE AURENE DARNERDESCRIPTION:
  STEUBEN BLUE AURENE DARNERDESCRIPTION: Blue aurene stocking darner, Whimsy, Iridized lead glass, rough end pontil. Reference: See in Fig. 8.20, p. 185 of Dimitroff's, Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass. AGlassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as whimsies, include paper weights, stocking darners, letter openers Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired 3/30/00 from Through The Hands of Time CIRCA: 1910s-1920s DIMENSIONS: L: 6" CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• STEUBEN LIGHT AMETHYST GLASS PERFUME
  STEUBEN LIGHT AMETHYST GLASS PERFUME FUNNELDESCRIPTION: Steuben amethyst glass perfume funnel. Lead Glass Reference: Whimsey—not a production piece. See Fig. 8.18 p. 184 of Frederick Carder and his Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff. Shows a gold Aurene Funnel c. 1917 without handle and notes that it probably was made by gaffer August Jansson. Author notes: Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as whimsies, include paperweights, stocking darners, letter openers, button hooks, pipes, pens, funnels, and many other types of objects. Carders workers were no exception. Often, whimsies were variations of stock designs and are, thus, identifiable as to origin. Indeed, the workers were very adept at producing such items in many types and colors of glass. Today, various whimsies have become highly prized pieces. Frederick Carder and Steuben glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff, p. 184. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired July 18, 2009 at Early’s Summer Glass Auction in Cincinnati. CIRCA: Early 1900s DIMENSIONS: H: 4.5" x D: 4" CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• STEUBEN GOLD AURENE STOCKING DARNERDESCRIPTION:
  STEUBEN GOLD AURENE STOCKING DARNERDESCRIPTION: Steuben gold Aurene stocking darner. Whimsy, Iridized lead glass, Open pontil. Reference: Shown at page 13 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers. See in Fig. 8.20, p. 185 of Dimitroff's, Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass. Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as "Whimsies" include paper weights, stocking darners, letter openers. Carders workers were no exception. See also, Plate X of The Glass of Frederick Carder by Paul V. Gardner. A Collectors should realize that these products of the glassblower’s spare time were not normally placed in the lehring ovens. They are, therefore, subject to unusual stress and may actually disintegrate without any provocation whatsoever. P. 23 of A Guide to Colored Steuben Glass 1903-1933, Book Two by Ericson. An iridescent glass as fine as Tiffany's was introduced in 1904 by Frederick Carder, an Englishman who became associated with Thomas G. Hawks of Corning, New York. Mr. Carder and Mr. Hawks formed the Steuben Glass Works, now a part of the Corning Glass Company. Aurene was first blown and then coated in the desired coloring. In form, it was more classical than Tiffany's or possibly it should be described as less arty. In fact, certain of this ware was modern looking, more in keeping with present-day taste. While Mr. Carder did make some flowered pieces similar to Tiffany's, he was not so given to elaborate or peculiarly-shaped objects. Frederick Carder, like Tiffany, designed all his own glass. Mr. Carders Aurene although not advertised was handled by salesmen. As a result, it did not become so well know as Favrile. Tiffany's glass was produced in quantity and therefore turns up more frequently today than the scarcer Aurene. Pgs. 93-95, Nineteenth-Century Art Glass by Ruth Webb Lee. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired 1/27/99 from Penny N= Sue=s Antiques of San Clemente, CA. CIRCA: 1920-1925 DIMENSIONS: H: 2.5" x L: 6.5" CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• STEUBEN GLASS PERFUME FUNNEL WHIMSYDESCRIPTION:
  STEUBEN GLASS PERFUME FUNNEL WHIMSYDESCRIPTION: Steuben glass perfume funnel whimsy. Iridized lead glass with applied handle. Reference: See Fig. 8.18 p. 184 of Frederick Carder and his Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff. Shows a gold Aurene funnel c. 1917 without handle and notes that it probably was made by gaffer August Jansson. Note the handle on this piece is consistent with the style of handles seen in the line drawings for punch cups, p. 316 of Paul V. Gardner. Author notes: Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as >whimsies,= include paperweights, stocking darners, letter openers, button hooks, pipes, pens, funnels, and many other types of objects. Carder=s workers were no exception. Often, whimsies were variations of stock designs and are, thus, identifiable as to origin. Indeed, the workers were very adept at producing such items in many types and colors of glass. Today, various whimsies have become highly prized pieces. Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff, p. 184. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired July 22, 2005 at Early’s Summer Auction in Cincinnati, OH. CIRCA: Early 1900s DIMENSIONS: H: 3" x D: 4" CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• STEUBEN BLUE AURENE DARNERDESCRIPTION:
  STEUBEN BLUE AURENE DARNERDESCRIPTION: Steuben blue aurene stocking darner, Whimsy, iridized lead glass, rough end pontil. Reference: See in Fig. 8.20, p. 185 of Dimitroff's, Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass. Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as whimsies, include paper weights, stocking darners, letter openers CIRCA: 1910s-1920s ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: D: 2.5" H: 6.5". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• STEUBEN MULTI-COLORED DARNERDESCRIPTION:
  STEUBEN MULTI-COLORED DARNERDESCRIPTION: Steuben multi-colored stocking darner, Whimsy, iridized lead glass, rough end pontil. Reference: See in Fig. 8.20, p. 185 of Dimitroff's, Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass. Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as whimsies, include paper weights, stocking darners, letter openers CIRCA: 1903-1932 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: D: 2.25" H: 6.25" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• 32 WWI TRENCH ART ITEMS, INCL. ARTILLERY
  32 WWI TRENCH ART ITEMS, INCL. ARTILLERY SHELL LAMP, VA...Grouping of thirty-two (32) World War I era trench art items, 36 items total. 1st-5th items: Five (5) decorative items made from brass artillery shells, including one (1) fitted as a lamp with one (1) Tiffany-style glass and bronze shade in shades of grey, two (2) bud vases monogrammed with script "CB" (not photographed), one (1) columnar form vase, and one (1) decorative hanging with one (1) wooden wall mount, all with repousse decorations including a mermaid, flowers, branches, human figures, insects, and stars. Ranging in size from 3 7/8" H x 1 3/4" dia. to 30 3/4" H x 3 3/4" dia. Shade: 7 3/4" H x 13" square. 6th-32nd items: Twenty-two (22) knives or letter openers, two (2) spoons, two (2) forks, and one (1) piece of shrapnel, 27 items total, comprised of silver plate, brass, copper, and steel, all having shrapnel handles. Six (6) knives with German Iron Cross decorations, three (3) knives with inscriptions dated 1911-1915 to blades. Includes two (2) black leatherette cases, one (1) with German Iron Cross to hinged lid. Ranging in size from 4 3/8" to 15 3/8" L. Cases: 1" H x 7 3/4" W x 5 7/8" D to 1 1/2" H x 10 3/4" W x 5" D. All items first quarter 20th century. The Estate of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: All items in overall good condition. 1st-5th items: Dents, oxidation to be expected from age and manner of use. Lamp functional at time of inspection. 6th-32nd items: Some items with pitting to blades. Cases with expected wear, minor losses to leatherette, primarily to corners.
• 8 LETTER OPENERS - MICROMOSAIC & BRASSLot
  8 LETTER OPENERS - MICROMOSAIC & BRASSLot of 8 old, mostly brass letter openers as displayed including 15 inch Italian brass with micro-mosaic inlay (some loss); German wood with figure; English brass CABOT TOWER; O'Brien Patent Attorney Wash. DC; etc.