Fabulous Old Carved Swordfish Letter Opener with Blade arch 8 1/2” x 11 7/8”

8 1/2” x 11 7/8”

I might guess that it was a shattered mirror that gave rise to this wonderful old house bank--which to my mind makes it extra lucky

with a wire loop for hanging

little plant in a basket between them

where there is framing to surround the glass

Fabulous Old Carved Swordfish Letter Opener with Blade arch 8 1/2” x 11 7/8”I'm completely charmed by this one, which was quite finely done, and is a very useful one too, with the long thin sword perfect for slipping through the top of a sealed envelope, and the blade inside of its mouth cutting the paper as it goes. Great in the hand and really quite a satisfying thing, with lots of years on it and a great patina. 9 3 8" long and in very good condition.