Jean Schlumberger
Letter Opener

Letter Opener

Public Domain

DesignerAmerican, born France, 1907–1987
ManufacturerNew York, established 1837
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Letter Opener
PlaceFrance
MediumGold, ivory
Dimensions6 1/4 × 1 3/4in. (15.9 × 4.4cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1330
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.
Exhibition History"Extravagant Objects: Jewelry and Objets d’Art from the Masterson Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, November 18, 2017–July 26, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Maker's mark unreadable. Stamped on gold band: "SCHLUMBERGER"

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1940s
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1950s
14K gold, rubies
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1948–1952
Platinum, 18 k yellow gold, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds
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