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Posted 9 years ago
Cjackson22
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Looking for more information on this letter opener. It was me great nans. I am interested in the history of this item just want to know where it's from and how it was made and used.
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Any information would be great thanks
Celtic Cross Letter Opener-Irish
It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity and seems to have some age to it .
It was me nans and she was born in 1901. How could I get the age of it really interested in this kind of stuff.
I meant great nan lol
The birds also have symbolic meaning . Not sure what kind of birds on yours but look like a Crane ?
The crane has a remarkable position in Celtic lore. The crane is believed to be the messenger of the gods and to have a high degree of wisdom. The crane represents higher states of consciousness. In addition, both the male and female crane incubate their eggs and protect their young. For this reason, they are also symbolic of parenthood. Cranes avoid direct confrontation whenever possible, and exhibit a complex array of threatening behaviors when necessary to prevent battles. Thus, they are symbolic of peace-keeping.
https://www.google.com/search?q=celtic+animal+symbols&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj0tZz26aLLAhUCyT4KHbEDBBoQsAQILw&biw=1745&bih=825&dpr=0.9#imgrc=DlrV3KJsJHBcmM%3A
Might not be a letter opener.
google "Sgian Dubh"
I believe its a Scot/Celt ceremonial dress knife.