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Letter Opener

c. 1899–1908
maker

House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)
Culture
Russian
Medium
Silver, bear claw, garnet
Measurements
Overall: 1.3 x 16.8 x 2.5 cm (1/2 x 6 5/8 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Hiller-Borneman Collection 2022.109
Public Domain
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Location
211 Fabergé
Print
A bird-shaped letter opener features a polished silver blade extending left to a sharp point via a subtle S-curve. On the right, the silver forms a stylized head, featuring an inset red garnet eye. A dark-brown, curved bear claw fastens to the metal to serve as a downward-hooking beak. The silver body is smooth and reflective, transitioning from a tapering blade into a decorative handle with organic, animal-derived elements.

Letter Opener

c. 1899–1908

House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)
Russian

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