Mid-Century Brass Ruled Letter Opener barrel boxes The wood is in excellent

The wood is in excellent condition

I think this vintage mid-century brass piggy bank would make the perfect gift for the young and emerging collector (i

Really a beauty

11 1/2" tall x 8" diameter at widest

including for a big bowl of ice cream with cake on the side

Mid-Century Brass Ruled Letter Opener barrel boxes The wood is in excellentI really love this. With it's great design and substantial weight (this is just a terrific object to hold in your hand), it feels lot like a Carl Aubck piece and he did a number of letter openers, including I believe a ruled one but there is no mark anywhere on this that I can find. Clearly, it is intended as a letter opener, and looks just great sitting on the desk, with a handy six inch ruler on the back. I do wonder if it was designed as a tool to