{"product_id":"silver-horse-form-letter-opener-reed-barton","title":"Silver Horse Form Letter Opener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome vintage silver plate letter opener by celebrated American silversmith Reed \u0026amp; Barton, distinguished by an exceptionally sculptural horse-head handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece features a finely modeled equestrian head with a flowing mane, expressive features, and beautifully articulated detailing. The dimensional horse form rises from the polished letter opener, giving what is ordinarily a utilitarian desk accessory the presence of a small decorative sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton, founded in Massachusetts in 1824, became renowned for its finely crafted silver and silver-plated tableware and decorative objects. This equestrian example reflects the firm’s ability to bring traditional silversmithing and ornamental detail to objects intended for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its polished silver plate finish and strong sculptural profile, the letter opener makes an especially chic addition to a writing desk, library table, or collected tabletop. Equally appealing as a functional object or simply displayed among books and objets, it has the refined character of a classic gentleman’s desk accessory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 20th Century \/ Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Silver Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif: Equestrian \/ Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear and patination consistent with age and use. Please refer to photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46387968803002,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/A8083BA5-CA41-4E6E-9C0D-80F0200C4558.jpg?v=1787176444","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/silver-horse-form-letter-opener-reed-barton","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}