Help with a name for this LETTER OPENER / Wood Knife

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Studio Antiques, Mar 16, 2017.

  1. Studio Antiques

    Studio Antiques Well-Known Member

    We have this letter opener/paper knife , measures 8". It is hand carved out of wood. It has a pinhole at the end of the handle- which was either supposed to hold an image or a magnifying glass or something? If anyone could tell us more that would be great. Thanks in advance!


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    Studio Antiques, Mar 16, 2017
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  2. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    Stanhope letter opener (If it was a picture)
     
    desperate_fun, Mar 16, 2017
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Or a page turner, equally likely. The image in the stanhope sometimes takes a hike, so it may just be glass now.
     
    evelyb30, Mar 16, 2017
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very nice item....shows loving use.....i think letter opener ...as page turner would have a much larger blade..
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I've just never seen one in wood before! But in ivory, yes........Have a (I think) needle holder (missing a part) with a similar top and a minuscule but clear image of Mr. & Mrs. President Cleveland!! They're so neat!! Your wood letter opener is VERY nice!!!!:):):)
     
    Aquitaine, Mar 17, 2017
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  6. Studio Antiques

    Studio Antiques Well-Known Member

    I believe thats what happened in our case.

    Wish we had the image still in ours, regardless still a very nice piece. :happy:
     
    Studio Antiques, Mar 17, 2017
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