Eastern Telegraph Company wood world map letter opener. London. 1891

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Description

Rare victorian letter opener / map paper-knife.

Circa: 19th century. United Kingdom.

Brand: The Eastern Telegraph Company Limited & The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company Limited.

Varnished bi-tone wood (black and brown). Calendar (1891) on the handle.

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Blade decorated with a world map (red lines for international telegraph lines).

Measures: 33 cm long and 3 cm wide.

Weight: 25 grams.

Fine condition. Some use and age signs.

Ancient desk accessories. Historical advertising articles.

Antique letter openers and victorian map paper-knifes.

Cartographic collectibles. Period items. Old maps and atlases.

The Eastern Telegraph Company Limited letter openers.