Yes, I see just what you mean - the other one is poor quality.:meh: Thanks for posting that comparison. :happy:
That's entirely possible. All of them have been cleaned to within a millimeter of their lives. What I find interesting is that none of the ones on...
Now that you mention it, there are a number of medieval fairs held every year in the Netherlands. Entirely possible that it came from one of those...
Hi Cheryl - thanks for all those links! I looked at them and have to say that those letter openers are all in a terrible state. I gave 2,00 Euro...
Thanks, that's quite interesting! I know it's not satanic - that idea came from a friend of mine who's a bit weird....the one listed on eBay...
What does that image look like to you? The only other thing that came to mind was a chimney sweep.:)
Thanks for that explanation. I think that's a Phoenix on the handle. Don't know what the serpent is representing. The photos don't do the piece...
Sealing wax? What does that have to do with my item?:bored:
I think it's also 20th Century, although it was suggested to me that it might be late 19th Century. The initials "LM", which could very well...
A super observation. :) I didn't notice the pan flute, but that must be what it is in his hand.
That's the point at which I started with this item - looking to Mythology. Each side of the blade is different, so two different meanings. I'm...
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