Sold for:
$225
$225
First half of 20th century. Collection of three unmatched Victorian style tortoise shell paper knives comprising of one modeled as a dragon's claw clutching a colored ball or pearl within sharp talons with foliate accents engraved on handle (approximately 7.75" long); another rectangular paper knife or letter opener with rounded ends (approximately 8.25" long); and the last with silver overlay with scrolled foliate motif on tortoiseshell (approximately 6.25"). Provenance: From the Collection of Mr. Joseph Hardy, Jr., Rabun Gap, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-08-10
