Antique Sterling Silver Letter Opener, Owned By George Wentworth

Description

George Wentworth's Sterling and Enamel Detaiiled Antique Letter Opener 9 ⅞" x 1 ¼". Elongated, tapered with rounded ends, hand etched depicting a horse racing with a jockey, enameled in polychrome to emphasise details. It is marked with the Owner's personalll Initials for authenticity. Condition is Good, the with some sporadic wear and minute scratches commensurate with age and use. Weighs 2.8 toz. Provenance: Private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
Philanthropist George Winthrop Cahoon, (born 27 Oct. 1889, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts - died 18 Jun 1956 Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
Shipped with USPS First Class.