Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell 14.25" Text or Book Page Turner Ault Onival fabulous facial features

fabulous facial features

The inner tin liner is intact and really in great shape other than the splits at an edge seam or two so it's not going to be water tight

No breaks or bends on that hinged cap

floral & foliate accenting and subtle convex shaping

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell 14.25" Text or Book Page Turner Ault Onival fabulous facial featuresElegant antique English Edwardian era hallmarked sterling silver & genuine tortoise shell 14. 25" letter opener, actually a document or text "page turner" with mirror smooth handle & long genuine shell blade! The handle bears English sterling silver hallmarks, the Birmingham date letter is for 1919 and the silversmith is most likely for Collins & Cook, circa 1873 to early 1900s. The inscription reads 29th July 1903 so was made prior to the dedication.