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Add a touch of vintage Eastern charm to your desk or bookshelf with this antique Chinese letter opener, crafted circa …
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Add a touch of vintage Eastern charm to your desk or bookshelf with this antique Chinese letter opener, crafted circa 1900–1920. The handle is beautifully carved from bone in the form of a reclining horse, complete with a flowing mane and expressive inlaid eyes. A hand-chased silver ferrule with floral detailing joins the handle to a smooth bone blade, lending elegance to this functional desk accessory.
Perfect for collectors of antique desk decor, Chinese export pieces, or equestrian-themed objects, this piece offers both beauty and utility in one.
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- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bone
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Wear is consistent with age. Minor surface wear, natural patina to silver. Wear is consistent with age. Minor surface wear, natural patina to silver. less
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