Letter opener- information please

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Jacqui Clark, Apr 2, 2019.

  1. Jacqui Clark

    Jacqui Clark Member

    Hi. I found this letter opener amongst my Mum’s belongings when she passed away, and would appreciate some information on it, please.

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    Jacqui Clark, Apr 2, 2019
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  2. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    Jacqui Clark, have you "googled" the words "Blair Atholl"?

    I did and found some interesting information about the Scottish town.;)
     
    yourturntoloveit, Apr 2, 2019
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Obviously a souvenir. Appears to be made of horn. And the font makes it likely pre-World War II.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Apr 2, 2019
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Stag horn to be precise. Often used for handles and little souvenirs. I'd agree on early 20th.
     
    Ownedbybear, Apr 3, 2019
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  5. Jacqui Clark

    Jacqui Clark Member

    Thank you for your input. I have no idea where or how Mum came by this! It’s amazing what you find
     
    Jacqui Clark, Apr 4, 2019
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  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Stags don't have horns. Antler.
     
    terry5732, Apr 4, 2019
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    True, but we call the material stag horn here. Or antler horn.
     
    Ownedbybear, Apr 4, 2019
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    You'll have to use both terms if you want US buyers to understand, though
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, May 6, 2019
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