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Old 09-11-2007, 10:16 AM
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is the a old Brass letter opener and what yr ya think it is
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Old 09-11-2007, 10:42 AM
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No clue on the year but nice find!
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Old 09-11-2007, 11:41 AM
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I have one similar but I'm most sure your's predates mine. Mine is from the mid 1940's that I obtained in Washington D.C.
Does your's have any markings or lettering on it at all?
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Old 09-12-2007, 10:24 PM
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yes it looks like its in crial real small on the handle

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says on the handle
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