48 - 3 Walrus Bone Eagle Motif Letter Openers

3 Walrus Bone Eagle Motif Letter Openers Three walrus bone letter openers featuring stylized eagle motifs. The collection includes a three-dimensionally carved example with a textured eagle head handle and a mottled, cream-colored blade. The two remaining pieces are flat-carved in a tapered form, decorated with scrimshaw-style engraving. One flat opener features an engraved eagle head and feathers filled with black ink, inscribed Larry & Alison Hofstad. The second flat opener displays a similar eagle and feather design with blue and black ink fills, inscribed Alison & Larry Hofstad. The material exhibits natural graining, mottling, and variations in warm yellow and cream tones. Largest: 7.5 x 1.5 inches. 14C CONDITION: The letter openers exhibit surface wear consistent with age and use. The middle scrimshawed opener shows significant blue ink staining across the engraved area. The three-dimensionally carved opener has reddish-brown surface discoloration on the eagle head handle. All pieces show natural age-related patination and minor surface abrasions. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.