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Old Sterling Silver Nail File/Tool ? | Popular items56018 of 63532 |  |  |
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Hello,
i would like to know more about my item here :)
someone gave it to me and i dont know what it is.
it looks like a nail file, a letter opener, or like a tool.
it has rills. it has the word sterling block printed.
thanks in advance for helping suggestions :)
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i forgot to say.... length on this object is : 5 3/4 inches and 3/4 in in width
really? no one has an idea?:(
VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE , its a nail file. very beautiful handle:)
Agree with bellin-- a nail file.
:):):):):):):)
any idea from when it is? century? thx in advance
1900-1920'
really?!? cool :D
is it worth anything? for once in my life i would have something that is worth some money! lol
im sure its worth something for how much i have no idea, good luck:)