I obtained this letter opener recently at an estate sale. It was a very unusual sale and was even billed as a “paranormal estate sale”. I went back each of the three days that it took place just because there were so many extremely unusual items. I purchased quite a few items and will be listing them all.
This letter opener measures just over seven inches long. The ‘handle’ portion is 1.75 inches and the blade is just under 5.5 inches long by 1/2 inch wide tapering to a point at the end. The handle is topped by a silver ball. The handle is inlaid with various colored stones or glass.
You will notice in my photo that there was quite a bit of tarnish on the blade, but I have since used steel wool on the blade and now it’s nice and shiny. The original owner was not present at the sale, so there was no one to ask about the age.
It’s a very unique piece and is sure to be a conversation piece, especially when told where it came from.
Buyer to pay $6.45 USPS First Class Mail Pkg shipping charges. Shipping is from Arizona.
SPECIAL NOTE about SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly and again in November for the holiday season (so 3 times each year) the postal service increases shipping charges. Previously, shipping charges were based on weight and zip code. Now, the postal service has divided the United States in to 8 zones and all packages are charged by weight, size, and destination zone. This years increases have added an additional 1.36 cents to up to $4.03 on packages. I try to absorb some of the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year, unfortunately, I have to increase the shipping. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the changes when possible.
About Combined Shipping:
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased, but my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of over payment. If you are uncomfortable with that, send me a message with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES
Due to claims that merchandise is not being received at various international countries (although Customs tracking verifies the delivery), I will no longer be able to process international orders unless payment is made with U.S. currency, including conversion fees. Orders will be processed after funds have cleared a U.S. bank. PAYPAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES. Seller reserves the right to void any international transactions where contact has not been made prior to purchasing.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.