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Alexander Ritchie Iona Sterling Silver Celtic Sword Letter Opener - Used Condition. 78.5 grams

Bidding closed on 20 September 2026.

Start price: £10

Buyer's Premium: 10%

Sold for: £55

Description

A sterling silver letter opener in the form of a Celtic sword, designed by Alexander Ritchie of Iona and produced by Celtic Art Industries. The piece is constructed from solid sterling silver and features a fan-shaped pommel with a central knotwork motif. The grip is decorated with a lozenge knotwork panel, and the downturned crossguard displays intricate interlaced Celtic knotwork with circular terminals. A central panel of continuous knotwork runs down the blade. The reverse is flat and stamped with the words IONA and A.R. alongside a stylized AR monogram. It further bears a vertical column of Edinburgh hallmarks including a thistle sterling mark, a castle city mark, a date letter e for 1960, and a CAI maker mark.

Length: 22.5 cm.


Condition report:

The letter opener is in used condition.

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