4-Inch Turkish Silver Letter Openers in the Form of Ottoman Coin-Sets

Description

Group of Four Ottoman Coin-Set Turkish Silver Letter Openers, late 19th century, coins bearing the Tugrha, possibly for Sultan Abdul-Hamid II, one marked 925 and three marked 800, with various unknown makers’ marks. Weight: 5.42 ozt.; Longest: 7.5″ L x 1.5″ W. Provenance: Property from a 100 W 57th Street Residence. Keywords: 925 silver, Letter knife, Desk accessories, Objets de Vertu, Decorative Arts