Antique Letter Opener With Crown. Simply learn to recognise those antique silver hallmarks. 4.6 out of 5 stars 2.
For sale, best offer or auction » 6h 8m (time left) price: This item comes in a case for you or as a gift. The english antique letter opener has a swirling handle stamped with both sterling and 1889. the double blade is made of steel.
The piece has a steel blade polished to a high mirror finish.
In 1731, the figure of hibernia was added. Bottle openers only became common kitchen items after the crown top (also called the crown cork) was invented by a baltimore bottler named william painter in 1892. Vintage advertising brass letter opener crown carpet co. These are at least 100 years old and are truly collector’s items.