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Modernist Sterling Silver Paperknife Letter Opener London 1971 By George Grant Macdonald
Norfolk, United Kingdom
£803
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Item details
Height
3.5 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
An Elizabeth II Modernist sterling silver paperknife by George Grant MacDonald - London 1971. Fully marked to the terminal edge.
The paper knife is of angular trapezoid form, the outer sections of the handle with granular textured decoration ‘electro-texturing'. This early example has been left with the original patina.
George Grant Macdonald graduated as a silversmith in 1969 after completing his training at the Central School of Art and the Sir John Cass College. He established a workshop in Clerkenwell, specifically concentrating on the development of new techniques in texture and finish. It was here in the early 1970's that he pioneered a process of electro-texturing like that of the paper knife - a method of electroplating under controlled conditions to produce various types of texture and nodulant surfaces, relating to the form of the underlying metal. Macdonald went on to purchase Gerald Benny's workshop on Bear Lane, Southwark in 1979. His now established London based studio is world-renowned for its high quality designs. He holds a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales for his work.
The paper knife has a tactile feel and is in good condition. There are a few marks consistent with use as expected, mainly to the top point of the knife.
107 grams / 3.44 ozt
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Please check and make sure it will fit through all access points: regrettably we will have to charge a re-delivery fee if the courier has to return it to us, and when you are refunded, this will also be minus the original delivery cost. A return delivery charge will be £120.
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Usually dispatched in within three working days. Items are well packed and boxed. Two working days after dispatch, the Highlands of Scotland is normally 3 working days after dispatch. I will let you know when the item is dispatched and supply you with a tracking number for the arrival date. Returns at cost.
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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