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letter opener

By Anonymous (not verified), 1 May, 2007
Description


Category
Metalware
Medium
brass?
Distinguishing marks
LIEGH?
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
8.5" long. 1/4" thick (approximate)
Date Period
unknown
Weight
8 oz
History
I found it in the woods in Minnesota in a pile of old rubbish, that included some other antique items.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
N/A
For Sale?
No
Photos

victoria.1951

16 years 1 month ago

Re: letter opener

i thnk the hallmark may be "LIEGE". Liege is a city/province in belgium. Jean-Jacques Dony (24 February 1759 - 1819) was an inventor and industrialist, who was born in Liège, Belgium.
He invented a procedure for the industrial production of totally pure zinc, which combined with copper produces brass. i found a brass letter opener with same mark on ebay at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brass-Don-Quixote-Letter-Opener-WWII-Belgium-1940s_…

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