I have a theory, but I don't want to prejudice you.
The owner was born in 1852 and died in 1931. The head is iron or steel.
The handle seems to be silver, and is engraved with the owner's name. While it resembles a box tool, it is much smaller.
The wear is consistent with being used as a letter opener.
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It makes me think of a box tool.
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I couple I know keeps on hanging in their kitchen. Whomever gets to it first wins any arguments. :)
I think I have seen one the past but can't remember exactly what it was for. But some thing to do with tiles....or glass....
The layout looks very familiar but I can't place it. Judging from the wear, this thing was driven into something: wood, leather, heavy cloth and used to split or cut it. The notch in the business end would seem to suggest cloth or leather. Are there any more clues to go on?
The owner was born in 1852 and died in 1931. The head is iron or steel.
The handle seems to be silver, and is engraved with the owner's name. While it resembles a box tool, it is much smaller.
The wear is consistent with being used as a letter opener.
Hey Will, how's it going ?
It looks like some sort of ice breaking tool to me.
Andy
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