Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell 15.75" Text or Book Page Turner 18th century jewelry and that is a very

and that is a very old break at back fo top or lid

likely crafted to commemorate a beloved wife

and after whose images this small work of enamelist art is taken

The blond hair worked within is delicate and beautifully done

But the promise of what will be found inside is also half of the intrigue

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell 15.75" Text or Book Page Turner 18th century jewelry and that is a veryGorgeous antique English hallmarked sterling silver & genuine tortoise shell 15. 75" letter opener, actually a document or text "page turner" with highly ornate handle with 1903 inscription! The handle bears English sterling silver hallmarks, the London date letter is for 1897 and the silversmith is William Gibson & John Langman c. 1890s. The inscription reads 29th July 1903 so was made prior to the dedication. One of several of these large document