A Victorian silver novelty letter opener, Edward H Stockwell...

Hammer

£200

A Victorian silver novelty letter opener, Edward H Stockwell, London 1873, designed as a sword with basket hilt, stamped 'Thornhill 144 New Bond St' 16cm long, 1ozt

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Blade -
Tarnished throughout, would benefit from a clean.
Blade is slightly bent.
Tip is bent and thin.
Interior of basket is tarnished
No signs of splitting or repair.
General scuffs, scratches and blemishes seen throughout, commensurate with age and use.
Movement into scabbard is a little stiff.
Scabbard -
Large dent to one side (see images)
Tarnishing seen throughout, would benefit from a clean.
General scuffs, scratches and dents seen throughout, commensurate with age.
Attached chain appears to be associated.