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SAMPSON MORDAN: A RARE SILVER REGIMENTAL DESK TIDY, LONDON, 1896

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SAMPSON MORDAN: A RARE SILVER REGIMENTAL DESK TIDY, LONDON, 1896

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SAMPSON MORDAN: A RARE SILVER REGIMENTAL DESK TIDY, LONDON, 1896

the Victorian, late 19th century silver novelty letter holder formed from a pair of crossed swords in scabbards, one containing a letter opener / knife, the other a pencil, raised on a green marble base, hallmarked Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd., London, 1896.

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SAMPSON MORDAN: A RARE SILVER REGIMENTAL DESK TIDY, LONDON, 1896

Name: SAMPSON MORDAN: A RARE SILVER REGIMENTAL DESK TIDY, LONDON, 1896
SKU: 177005372
Price: 1000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Starting Price £900

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