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VINTAGE ORNATE INDO-PERSIAN / INDIAN-STYLE DAGGER LETTER OPENEROffered here is a highly ornate vintage dagger-style letter opener featuring an elaborate Indo-Persian/Indian-inspired design.This unusual piece has a long, curved ferrous metal blade, an intricately decorated crescent-shaped guard, a bright green cabochon-style decorative stone, an ornate segmented handle, and a highly detailed decorative pommel.The blade features decorative engraving/scrollwork along one side and has developed visible surface pitting, oxidation/discoloration and age-related wear, giving the piece a distinctive aged appearance.This is an especially interesting piece for collectors of vintage letter openers, exotic desk accessories, Indian/Indo-Persian-inspired decorative arts, ceremonial-style collectibles, and unusual vintage objects.DETAILS* Vintage decorative letter opener
* Indo-Persian / Indian-inspired design
* Long, curved dagger-style blade
* Ferrous metal blade — magnet tested and magnet adheres
* Decorative engraved/etched scrolling along blade
* Elaborate crescent-shaped guard
* Bright green cabochon-style decorative stone
* Intricate antique-style metal decoration
* Ornate segmented handle
* Detailed decorative pommel
* No visible maker’s mark found
* Exact manufacturer unknown
* Exact country of manufacture unknown
* Exact age unknownBLADE CONDITIONThe blade has visible scattered surface pitting, oxidation/corrosion spotting, discoloration and general age-related surface wear.These are not simply polished-out scratches—the blade has areas of actual surface pitting/irregularity, which can be seen in the photographs.There is also finish variation and patina throughout the metal.PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY. The photographs are considered part of the description and show the actual condition of the item being sold.I have intentionally left the surface in its present condition rather than attempting aggressive polishing or restoration.MATERIALThe blade was tested with a magnet and the magnet adheres to the blade, indicating a ferrous metal such as steel or iron.The exact metal/alloy has not been professionally tested, so no specific grade of steel or other alloy is being claimed.The green decorative stone has also not been professionally tested and is therefore not represented as jade, emerald, or any other particular gemstone.AGE / ORIGINThe exact age and origin of this piece are unknown.The design appears to be Indian / Indo-Persian inspired, but I am not representing this as an authentic historical Mughal or antique Indian weapon.No maker’s mark, signature, or other identifying manufacturer’s mark was found during inspection.Please purchase based on the photographs, design, construction and description rather than an assumed specific age or historical attribution.OVERALL CONDITIONOverall, this is a very attractive and unusual vintage decorative piece with significant ornamental detail and visible age-related character.It is being sold in its present condition with the pitting, oxidation, patina, discoloration, finish wear and other imperfections shown in the photographs.Brand: Unbranded
Type: Letter Opener
Style: Indo-Persian / Indian Inspired
Material: Ferrous Metal / Mixed Materials
Blade Material: Ferrous Metal / Steel or Iron Alloy — exact composition unknown
Color: Silver / Antique Gold Tone / Green
Finish: Aged / Patina
Theme: Indian / Indo-Persian / Exotic / Decorative
Vintage: Yes
Signed: No
Maker: Unknown
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Original/Reproduction: Unknown
Time Period Manufactured: Unknown / Vintage
Handmade: Unknown
Personalized: NoUNUSUAL VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE — Ornate Indo-Persian/Indian-inspired dagger-style letter opener featuring a curved ferrous-metal blade, elaborate crescent guard, green decorative stone and highly detailed handle. Blade has authentic-looking surface pitting, oxidation, patina and age-related wear. Exact age, maker and origin unknown. Please examine all photographs carefullyMeasurements:* Overall Length: Approx. 10.5”
* Blade Length: Approx. 6.5–7”
* Handle/Pommel Length: Approx. 3.5–4”
* Maximum Guard Width: Approx. 3.25–3.5”All sales are final. By purchasing from this store, you acknowledge and agree that no returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted under any circumstances. All items are sold as-is, and it is the buyer’s responsibility to carefully review item descriptions, photos, and details before completing a purchase.
