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| Description: |
An antique French sewing stiletto with an engraved silver gilt top and faceted steel shank. It is stamped with the French boar's head hallmarks 800/1000 pure silver made in Paris. This would have come from a sewing box / etui. |
| Identifying Marks / Makers Marks: |
Stamped with the French boar's head hallmark for 800/1000 pure silver made in Paris, as shown in the photographs.
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| Age / date of manufacture: |
Circa 1820-1880. |
| Size: |
Measures 2 7/8" (7.4 cm) long, the silver gilt top measures approximately 5/8" (1.6 cm) across at the widest point.
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| Condition: |
In excellent undamaged condition. Silver gilt top is in excellent condition with no dents or splits. The gilt finish has some wear and tarnish (I have not tried to remove this) and has some fine surface scuff marks from use. The steel shank has some pitting.
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