Vintage / Classic, 18cm Letter Opener - Mother of Pearl Handle + Silver Ferrule

Vintage / Classic, 18cm Letter Opener - Mother of Pearl Handle + Sterling Silver Ferrule 

You are looking at a vintage, exquisite looking letter opener with a handle made out of mother of pearl with a sterling silver, hallmarked ferrule. Was found during a turnout and now needs a new home.

As far as I can tell, the silver part of this knife was crafted by Harrison Brothers & Howson and hallmarked in 1995 by the Sheffield assay office. My full interpretation of the hallmarks is below though as I am not an expert, I have included a close up picture of the hallmarks so people can research them for themselves if they so wish.

The overall condition of the letter opener is excellent, as per the pictures. 

Details:-

Item: Vintage Letter Opener

Material: Mother of Pearl Handle, Hallmarked Silver Ferrule, Metal Blade 

Colour: White / Mother of Pearl, Silver

Dimensions (Approx): Total Length: 18.5cm, Blade Length: 11.5cm, Blade Width: 1cm, Max Handle Width: 1.5cm

Condition: Excellent physical condition. As per the pictures

Silver Hallmarks on Ferrule:-

- HBH (in an oval): Harrison Brothers & Howson (I think)

- Five Petal Flower/Rose: Sheffield Assay Office

- Lion with Raised Paw: Sterling Silver

- Curved "V" with tick: Year, 1995 (I think)

Collection in person is available from the Hooe area of Plymouth.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.