Pewter Pistol Grip Letter Opener
£38.00
Ex Tax: £31.67
A cast pewter pistol grip handled letter opener with a straight stiletto shaped stainless steel blade for lasting relative sharpness and longevity. Cast, chased, and polished by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and antimony (no lead these days!) for hardness. About 21cm in overall length.
Care Advice
Wash with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly before filling with spirits, and again before each refilling. Do not store spirits in flasks or tankards for periods in excess of 24 hours. Polish exterior with a soft cloth after washing, to maintain a bright lustre.
- Weight g 90g
- Item Dimensions L21 x W1 x H2.5
- Materials Pewter and stainless steel
A cast pewter pistol grip handled letter opener with a straight stiletto shaped stainless steel blade for lasting relative sharpness and longevity. Cast, chased, and polished by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and antimony (no lead these days!) for hardness. About 21cm in overall length.
Care Advice
Wash with hot soapy water, and rinse thoroughly before filling with spirits, and again before each refilling. Do not store spirits in flasks or tankards for periods in excess of 24 hours. Polish exterior with a soft cloth after washing, to maintain a bright lustre.
- Weight g 90g
- Item Dimensions L21 x W1 x H2.5
- Materials Pewter and stainless steel
Tags:
wentworth
, pewter
, sheffield
, handmade
, made in england
, made in sheffield
, letter opener
, paper knife
