Vintage Icelandic Hand Carved Reindeer Antler Letter Opener/Knife Signed - Hilson Lia Thomas

Here on offer is an Icelandic letter opener/knife that has been hand carved from reindeer antler and bone.

The blade seems to have been carved and shaped from a reindeer bone and the front depicts a couple of circular patterns and a reindeer pulling a sleigh. Below this is a name which appears to reads as:

Hilson Lia Thomas

who I assume was the artist/carver of this piece?

On the back of the blade is written:

REYKJAVIK ICELAND

The grip has been made from a section of straight reindeer antler that has been hand carved with a ‘scrimshaw’ decoration, of a native/geometric design.

I believe these knifes where made for the tourist trade back in the 1960’s.


This is fine example of what appears to be a scarce signed letter opener, that makes a great display item and can only increase in value!

It measures 9” (23cm) long and 1.25” (3.2cm) wide at the grip tip.

It weighs 85g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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