Jean Schlumberger
Letter Opener

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Designer Jean Schlumberger(American, born France, 1907–1987)American, born France, 1907–1987

Manufacturer Tiffany & Co.(New York, established 1837)New 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

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Department

Rienzi

Object Type

METALWORK

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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