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MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895
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A LARGE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL PAPERKNIFE WITH IVORY HANDLE
MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895
With tortoiseshell scimitar blade, the ivory handle etched with twin crests, in original green leather fitted box lined in dark green velvet and olive green silk, retailed by Howell & James Ltd. of Regent Street
23 in. (58.5 cm.) long
MARK OF JOHN ARMSTRONG, LONDON, 1895
With tortoiseshell scimitar blade, the ivory handle etched with twin crests, in original green leather fitted box lined in dark green velvet and olive green silk, retailed by Howell & James Ltd. of Regent Street
23 in. (58.5 cm.) long
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