Antique Black Forest Carving Antler Horn Letter Opener Stanhope Lac De Lamaix

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Antique Black Forest Carving Antler Horn Letter Opener Stanhope Lac De Lamaix Alsace, FranceAntique Black Forest Carving Antler Horn Letter Opener Stanhope Lac De Lamaix Alsace, FranceTo auction comes this beautiful letter opener. The handle is antler, and the blade is horn. They are connected with a black Lacquered grommet, probably wood. It has a small hole in the antler (looks like a nail hole, see photos), which, when held to light, shows a slide. There is an image of a Priory in the upper half, and Lac de Lamaix (in Alsace, France) and the number 1237. It measures ~12" long. The blade is ~6" long by ~1 1/8" wide. The antler handle is ~5" long, and ~3 1/2" at its widest. This piece is in good used condition with age related wear. Please see photos.Heidelberg Antiques is located at 1460 South Broadway 303-282-7004 Open from 10AM-5:30PM Tuesday through Saturday. We are located on Antique Row in Denver. Featuring European furniture and accessories for the mountain home. Black Forest carvings, antler furniture, antique linen for the country look.Meet our owner, Diana Neisler. Diana grew up in Heidelberg, Germany and from a young age developed an appreciation for beautiful objects having grown up studying them. When she lived in Paris, she enjoyed going to the museum every Sunday. Speaking six languages, Diana has knowledge base in read more