TWO CHINESE 19TH/20TH C BRASS LETTER OPENERS.

TWO CHINESE 19TH/20TH C BRASS LETTER OPENERS. First with jade or jadeite applied trim carved with flower heads and leaf tips, the blade engraved with vinery. Second with repousse carved brass handle depicting 12 Chinese Zodiac signs; Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, blade carved with bamboo and bird on floral branch. SIZE: 1) 8-3/8″ l. 2) 9″ l. CONDITION: Overall good. Second with old solder repair rejoined blade to handle. 9-24775 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3347	$345.00	TWO CHINESE 19TH/20TH C BRASS LETTER OPENERS. First with jade or jadeite applied trim carved with flower heads and leaf tips, the blade engraved with vinery. Second with repousse carved brass handle depicting 12 Chinese Zodiac signs; Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, blade carved with bamboo and bird on floral branch. SIZE: 1) 8-3/8″ l. 2) 9″ l. CONDITION: Overall good. Second with old solder repair rejoined blade to handle. 9-24775 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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