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A RUSSIAN SILVER AND JADE LETTER OPENER KNIFE - A gorgeous Russian paper-knife, letter opener made from dark green jade stone, gilt silver, and enamel. Letter opener has a jade blade and gold-colored enamel handle with gilded carved wreaths on both sides of the blade, a silver eagle-shaped pattern with inlaid cubic zirconias and ruby, and an Imperial two-headed Eagle with a scepter and orb placed on top of the knob. Marked with Russian hallmarks, 88 Silver mark, Kokoshnik, and assay marks. Dimensions: L: 11 1/4 in.