Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel GTRexclude measuring 49 mm x 42

measuring 49 mm x 42 mm

set on a green felt backing with two horizontal prongs on the reverse

with a date of “1813” in the quadrants

which is smooth-finished on both sides

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel GTRexclude measuring 49 mm x 42(Briefffner). An interesting letter opener, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length. It features a 16. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with hand etching and toning to simulate Damascus steel. The blade sits securely within a multi piece hilt style hand, with a gilded brass backstrap bearing raised arabesque imagery and culminating in a detailed lions head. The latter features eyes in the form of red and green cut glass gem, with a protruding