A fabulous and grand desk-top paper knife or page turner; the blade made from period polished Ivory. The handle is figured in the form of a lizard, made from gilded brass with superb detail and a good natural antique patina. The lizard retains his two green glass eyes. Although I have had smaller pieces with this Lizard model, I have never seen such a large grand piece. Victorian in era and dating to c.1890 it remains in superb condition measuring 15 1/2" in length x 3 1/8" x 1 1/2" . Item: 41120 FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 41120
Dimensions
Height = 3.8 cm (2")
Width = 39.4 cm (16")
Depth = 7.9 cm (3")
Antique English Novelty Page Turner / Paper Knife In Gilded Brass and Ivory c.1890
Price
£695
| $969 USD | €804 EUR
Item Ref
41120
Description
A fabulous and grand desk-top paper knife or page turner; the blade made from period polished Ivory. The handle is figured in the form of a lizard, made from gilded brass with superb detail and a good natural antique patina. The lizard retains his two green glass eyes. Although I have had smaller pieces with this Lizard model, I have never seen such a large grand piece. Victorian in era and dating to c.1890 it remains in superb condition measuring 15 1/2" in length x 3 1/8" x 1 1/2" . Item: 41120 FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 41120
Dimensions
Height = 3.8 cm (2")
Width = 39.4 cm (16")
Depth = 7.9 cm (3")