ZEER ZELDZAAM - Rapier zwaard - Groot model - Geheel...

The item is a HANDCRAFTED large/heavy model, entirely silver, letter opener. This EXTREMELY RARE letter opener is modeled after a Rapier sword. A Rapier sword is a slim, pointed thrusting sword that, in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, was used by the wealthy bourgeoisie. This entirely silver letter opener originates from an inheritance/estate of a family from Leiden, the Netherlands. The original owner was an avid collector of Dutch silver items. The letter opener was purchased in the 1980s from an auction house in Amsterdam. The following information is relevant: Country of origin: Netherlands Marked: Yes, see photos Material: Silver Silver fineness: Walking Lion to the right = 2nd grade silver (835/1000) Master mark: AMX = Alex Meijer, Schoonhoven (1928-1965) Assay house: Minerva M = Schoonhoven Date letter: F = 1965 Length: 20.5 cm Weight: 38.1 g Condition: Fine This Dutch silver letter opener will be well packaged and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be collected by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).

Estimate:£272.04

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