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Beautiful Victorian-style lady’s hand letter clip, possibly dating to the late 1800s, featuring intricate period-inspired detailing and a functional spring-loaded mechanism.
This elegant 5-inch metal letter holder features a finely detailed feminine hand with sculpted fingernails, an ornate decorative cuff, and an embossed base with a mounting hole.
The design is consistent with decorative letter clips popular during the Victorian era (1837–1901) although the exact age of this particular piece has not been authenticated.
Details:
* Style: Victorian / Late 19th-century design
* Estimated period: Possibly 1800s; unverified
* Material: Magnetic cast metal, likely iron or steel
* Finish: Aged silver tone
* Length: Approximately 5 inches
* Weight: 8.3 ounces
* Mechanism: Spring-loaded clip opens and closes properly
* Ornate cuff and detailed hand design
* Decorative base with mounting hole
* Maker: Unknown
Condition:
Beautiful aged appearance with visible patina, tarnishing, and surface wear. Spring mechanism is fully functional. Please examine all photographs for condition.
A wonderful collectible for lovers of Victorian antiques, historical desk accessories, and unusual decorative metalwork.
Exact manufacturing date and maker remain unverified.