Ivory Knife (letter opener) with Decorative Butterfly

letter opener

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - KNIVES
marad; scrimshaw
Smith, Fred
ivory; wood; metal
Overall: 8 7/8 x 3/4 x 5/8 in.

Whale ivory knife or paper cutter (letter opener); butterfly decoration. Blade 3/4" wide. Made by Captain Frederick Smith for his wife Sallie.


1941.631.13

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