Fabulous Old Carved Swordfish Letter Opener with Blade arch and some empty holes in

and some empty holes in the wood too where some have been lost

Late 19th century I would think

with a great patina of stains and scuffs and paint spatters

8 1/2” x 11 7/8”

where there is framing to surround the glass

Fabulous Old Carved Swordfish Letter Opener with Blade arch and some empty holes inI'm completely charmed by this one, which was quite finely done, and is a very useful one too, with the long thin sword perfect for slipping through the top of a sealed envelope, and the blade inside of its mouth cutting the paper as it goes. Great in the hand and really quite a satisfying thing, with lots of years on it and a great patina. 9 3 8" long and in very good condition.