An Anglo-Indian? desk set comprising a letter opener and a paper knife presented on a tiered hardwood display stand. The letter opener is designed in the form of a miniature spear, featuring a pointed brass head with a flared base, a turned dark hardwood grip section, and a heavy brass decorative pommel. The grip is accented with beaded brass ferrules. The paper knife is a solid brass construction with a flat handle and a double-edged pointed blade. The rectangular wooden plinth is decorated with a pressed brass-toned metal frieze featuring foliate patterns and is supported by four cast white metal? scroll feet. The implements rest on small wooden pillars with brass cradles. No maker marks or inscriptions are visible.
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