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Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head

$650
£491.42
€573.68
CA$924.92
A$938.16
CHF 535.72
MX$11,361.47
NOK 6,306.70
SEK 6,285.77
DKK 4,288.28

About the Item

Fun and Whimsical antique figural letter opener of a man with a fly on top of his head. And that face, truly a great expression and a piece of sculptural art! Most likely pewter or silver plate with a wooden opener. Great collectors item for home office or executive desk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1920s-Early 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few slivers of wood missing near bottom of opener. Some plate loss to the head. Some slight dings to the head. Age appropriate wear.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU915425248582

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