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    Posted 9 years ago

    Judinic
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    Not a bloodletting tool as many think, but rather an ink eraser or scraper. C. 1900. The blade is quite sharp and it measures just about 5" in length. Depicted on it is a dove carrying an envelope. I'm guessing it was part of a set which would have included a letter opener.

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    1. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 9 years ago
      Gee, this is interesting!!! have not seen or heard of this before.....Love it!!
    2. Judinic, 9 years ago
      Thank you TassieDevil

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