Category
Metalware
Medium
brass?
Distinguishing marks
LIEGH?
Condition
Good
Date Period
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
8.5" long. 1/4" thick (approximate)
Weight
8 oz
Long Description
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
Photos
For Sale?
No
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_…