ORNATE 1910 MARDI GRAS LETTER OPENER.
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Winning Bid:
$227.15 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #222 - Part 1
Value Code:
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Item Description
10" long Krewe of Rex issued gold-washed brass letter opener. The term "krewe" refers to an organization that puts on parades or balls for the Carnival season and is best known for its association w/New Orleans Mardi Gras. The theme for the 1910 Mardi Gras was "The Freaks Of Fable" and head of letter opener features crowned Rex king w/raised "Rex" name and "1910" at tip. Every year, King Rex distributes a favor to krewe members and guests, this letter opener but one example of the many varieties of Rex krewe favors. Tip shows some scattered wear from use w/some scattered aging. Fine/VF overall.
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