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collection of cupid letter openers and shoe horns
collection of cupid letter openers and shoe horns
New York, USA, late 19th century
sterling silver 9 h × 2 w in (23 × 5 cm)
sterling silver 9 h × 2 w in (23 × 5 cm)
estimate: $200–400
result: $832
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Four letter openers marked respectively ‘6419 Cowell & Hubbard Co’, ‘Tiffany & Co 5590’, ‘4290’ and ‘4292’. The largest example with inscription ‘Rena '94’.
Two shoe horns marked respectively ‘Shreve, Crump & Low 4382’ and ‘Gorham M'F'G Co’.
Ruler with hearts marked for 8 inches and ‘5737’.
All marked ‘Winged (S) Sterling’, three with monograms.
10.5 ozt.
provenance: Collection of Erwin R. Goldman