Istanbul Decorative Brass Dagger Style Letter Opener w/ Sheath

Istanbul Decorative Brass Dagger Style Letter Opener w/ Sheath An elaborately decorated vintage brass dagger-shaped letter opener and sheath scabbard from Istanbul. Intricately crafted in the Cloisonné enamel technique, the dagger is inspired by Turkish or Ottoman art and designs, complete with engraved Istanbul symbols like the Double Headed Eagle and Peacock on the sheath. While a highly decorative collectible conversation piece, this brass dagger is a fully functional desk accessory, designed to open letters, with a blade that is narrow and pointed. Displayed at home, it may inevitably invite conversations about the history of the magnificent "Topkapi Dagger", rich in expensive jewels and details that was once intended as a peace offering between two very powerful realms at the time - the Empire of Iran and the Ottoman Empire. It was one of the finest daggers ever created, which inspired the famous heist film called 'Tokapi'. Measures approx. 10 3/4 inches long x 1 inch wide