A rare vintage letter opener to adorn the finest of desktops, made from polished steel and with a gold plated horse spur handle. Just back from my silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished and the handle re-gilded with gold, restoring it to it's former glory. The blade has a lovely warm gun metal colour and is signed by the famous French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. Made exclusively by the French silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert; it is also marked "Made In France". Dating to c.1960, it remains in superb condition measuring 8" x 1 7/8" x 3/4". Item: 44438 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44438
Dimensions
Height = 20.3 cm (8")
Width = 4.8 cm (2")
Depth = 1.9 cm (1")
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Letter Opener - Horse Spur c.1960
Price
£950
| $1,217 USD | €1,148 EUR
Item Ref
44438
Description
A rare vintage letter opener to adorn the finest of desktops, made from polished steel and with a gold plated horse spur handle. Just back from my silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished and the handle re-gilded with gold, restoring it to it's former glory. The blade has a lovely warm gun metal colour and is signed by the famous French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. Made exclusively by the French silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert; it is also marked "Made In France". Dating to c.1960, it remains in superb condition measuring 8" x 1 7/8" x 3/4". Item: 44438 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44438
Dimensions
Height = 20.3 cm (8")
Width = 4.8 cm (2")
Depth = 1.9 cm (1")