Antique Meiji Period Mixed Metal Japanese Letter Opener circa 1868-1910

Description

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals including real gold letter opener Beautifully decorated handle sculptured in high relief depicting what appears to be a coupe dancing underneath stalks of wheat and grass  measuring approximately 8 " in length by 1/2 " in width the steel blade  has engraved oriental letters   there is a tiny dent on the side and on the top  Comes with original box I purchased it with back in the late 1950.s  Please enlarge all photos as they are part of the description Feel free to ask questions or for additional photos   Payment expected within the third(3) day after the end of the listing and will ship next business day after payment is received  ships priority