This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective … Read more PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MARY FRANCES BOWLES COUPER (LOTS 177-200)
A GROUP OF SILVER-MOUNTED AND SILVER ENGLISH LETTER OPENERS,

THE IVORY EXAMPLES LATE 19TH CENTURY, THE SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED EXAMPLES, 20TH CENTURY,

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A GROUP OF SILVER-MOUNTED AND SILVER ENGLISH LETTER OPENERS,
THE IVORY EXAMPLES LATE 19TH CENTURY, THE SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED EXAMPLES, 20TH CENTURY,
comprising an ivory silver-mounted opener, marked for Birmingham, 1888, maker's mark 'H.T'; another ivory silver-mounted example, apparently unmarked; a bone silver-mounted opener, marked for Sheffield, 1889, maker's mark 'E.H'; and a silver opener, mark of Roberts and Belk, Sheffield, 1977; together with a French Christofle silver-plated opener, and a brass mounted magnifying glass inset with stones
The largest ivory opener 17in. (43.2cm.) long (6)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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