Letter Opener

About Letter Opener

A silver paper knife in form of a Georgian meat skewer, set in a red leatherette presentation case.

Weight: – 60 grams

Hallmarked: – Sheffield 1971

Maker’s Mark: – Francis Howard

Inscription:
“Presented by Alderman Dr. Reginald Child, Mayor’s Centenary Year 1985 Wokingham”

Alderman Dr. Reginal Child was Mayor of Wokingham 1971-72. The title of Alderman being discontinued in 1974.

The letter opener was presented to commemorate the Centenary of Mayoralty in Wokingham 1885 – 1985.

Wokingham Town Museum Unique Identifier: WTH0050

Citation: “Letter Opener” – Wokingham’s Virtual Museum

  

Accessed October 5, 2024

Item Details

Collection:

Medium: Silver

Creator: Francis Howard

Date: 1985

Format/Size: 3 x 21 x 2.5cm

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