Can you tell me anything about this "Letter opener"?
Sep 05, 2008 by cppeace | Posted in International Organizations
I bought this possibly bronze item about eight years ago at a traveling antique and collectibles fair. It is about five inches long and very worn and aged looking. It says The Arms Were Granted in 1413 by King Henry V for the finding of the true Cross on one side.
It very engraved and decorative and has a top that is a castle, the family crest and says COLCHESTER. It doesn't rust or turn green so I guess it is bronze because of its weight and color. Can anyone tell me how to find more info on it?
I've looked on on search engines and even emailed the Colchester society in England.
Thanks,
Cp
if in UK, take it to the antiques roadshow. or any auction house - they hv experts to assess and give u its history. u probably hv a valuable piece of history. gooodluck
mel | Sep 08, 2008