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A rare, fine quality late 19th-Century Chinese export paper knife handcrafted of carved bone. It depicts an Asian figure finely …
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A rare, fine quality late 19th-Century Chinese export paper knife handcrafted of carved bone. It depicts an Asian figure finely carved with intricate detail.
Paper knives were used in Europe from the 1700s to open book pages that were not cut during the manufacturing process. Paper knives are often mistaken for letter openers. This exceptional and rare desk accessory could be used in a pinch as a letter opener.
It would be a handsome gift for the discerning collector of antique stationery implements or singular collectibles.
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- Dimensions
- 1.25ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Styles
- British Colonial
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Condition is very good, light wear consistent with age and use Condition is very good, light wear consistent with age and use less
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