I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famous fashion house, "Gucci". Beautifully case with superb detail the handle is in the form of a Lion's paw, the silver mounted with an elegant modernist carved piece of Ebony wood. Dating to c.1960, it remains in superb condition having been professionally cleaned and polished in our silversmith's workshop, restoring it to it's former glory. 10 1/4" in length x 1 1/4" x 3/4". A hefty piece weighing 205.7 Grams / 6.61 Troy Ounces. Item: 43011 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43011
Dimensions
Height = 26 cm (10")
Width = 3.2 cm (1")
Depth = 1.9 cm (1")
Modernist Gucci Solid Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
Price
£1,200
| $1,508 USD | €1,369 EUR
Item Ref
43011
Description
I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famous fashion house, "Gucci". Beautifully case with superb detail the handle is in the form of a Lion's paw, the silver mounted with an elegant modernist carved piece of Ebony wood. Dating to c.1960, it remains in superb condition having been professionally cleaned and polished in our silversmith's workshop, restoring it to it's former glory. 10 1/4" in length x 1 1/4" x 3/4". A hefty piece weighing 205.7 Grams / 6.61 Troy Ounces. Item: 43011 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 43011
Dimensions
Height = 26 cm (10")
Width = 3.2 cm (1")
Depth = 1.9 cm (1")