Fine 19th c. Burmese Silver & Brass Overlaid Polished Steel Betel Nut Cutters.

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Burmese, dating from the second half of the 19th century - c. 1880. Of polished steel construction - the grip sections of broad curving form. Both faces of the hinged cutter section, and larger hand grip face are finished with fine silver and brass overlay type decoration - detailed above. The upper handle decoration incorporates an inscription - see images 5 & 6. Overall length - 4 1/4" (105mm). Very good, original period condition - no pitting to the steel. Please see my other items for more antiques, ethnographic art, curios and bygones - including another fine 19th century betel cutter, also listed today.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping - U.S.A. and worldwide - £12.25 Royal Mail, International Signed For, air mail - Europe - 11.60 Royal Mail, International Signed For, air mail - UK shipping as above. Please Note - Due to recent acts of Fraud , all items with a sale value of 40.00 GB Pounds Sterling, and over, will now be shipped on a trackable, signed for basis only. Any Genuine claim will be processed through the Insurance offered by the relevant courier / shipping agent - a refund to only be issued after a successful claim with that shipping agent. All fraudulent / false attempts to create a case for 'Item Not read more

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