Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Mixed Metal

A Collection of Mixed Metal Decorative Items Including an A. L. & Co Letter Opener - A collection of mixed metal decorative items comprising a letter opener, a plaque, and an ashtray. The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a ceremonial dagger, featuring a cross-shaped guard with a central circular medallion embossed with the monogram BC, and a crown-shaped pommel. The blade is impressed with the name A. L. & Co. The plaque is constructed from repoussé brass, depicting an Edwardian lady in a large hat, and bears the vertically impressed name FLORENCE. The white metal ashtray is modelled as a lace-up shoe, embellished with stamped sunburst and geometric patterns throughout. Length: 23 cm (Letter Opener) Length: 18 cm (Brass Plaque) Length: 12.5 cm (Shoe Ashtray).