Antique 84 Zolotnik Silver Page Cutter or Letter Opener - Sl

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Description

A fine Russian silver page cutter (or letter opener).

Possibly by Gerasim Mitrofanov.

With a lozenge form handle with cast … Read more A fine Russian silver page cutter (or letter opener).

Possibly by Gerasim Mitrofanov.

With a lozenge form handle with cast leaf-work.

Marked with a second Kokoshnik mark (1908 to 1926) for Moscow.

Simply a wonderful piece of antique Russian silver!

Date:
Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Possibly by Gerasim Mitrofanov

Marks:
Second Kokoshnik mark (1908 to 1926) for Moscow, the 84 zolotnik mark for .875 silver fineness, and maker's mark ГМ likely for Gerasim Mitrofanov

Measurements:
Length: ca. 9 1/2 in.
Width: ca. 1 1/8 in.
Height: ca. 1/8 in.

Weight: ca. 97 g

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