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Trench art letter opener knife
c. 1915Overview
Hand made letter opener in the form of a knife which is fashioned from brass and has a copper overlay on both sides of the handle. The monogram 'W.J.C.' appears on one side of the copper handle.
Historical information
It came with a WWI trinket box associated with The Ascot Military Hospital in Berkshire during the Great War.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00097
Item type
Width
12 mm
Height or length
150 mm
Depth
6 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Monogram:
"W.J.C."
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
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Handcrafted letter opener made from copper and brass
Inscription on letter opener - W.J.C.
Underside of trench art letter opener
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