A LETTER OPENER BY STUART DEVLINSOLD

_{This beautiful silver letter opener was made by Stuart Devlin in London 1976. Devlin is considered to be the greatest British silversmith of the Post-War period, and this is a wonderful example of his work. The letter opener is of corkscrew form with a fine and heavy grille of patinated and gold plated silver all around. It feels wonderful to hold, your fingers wrapping around the contours of the object for a perfect grip.}

_{Originally given as a gift by Van Lessen Richardsen and Co (A financial brokerage firm) the letter opener is complete with a compliments card to that effect, and is inscribed VLR in an oval cartouche, as the images indicate. This original provenance has been preserved, which is a lovely additional feature- so many pieces have no history other than when and where they were made and by whom.}

_{The letter opener is of wonderful quality, weighing 129g and measuring 26cm in length. It is complete in its  original silk lined presentation box, which is also in perfect condition. A wonderful piece of modernist silver by a most prestigious maker.}