51230-French Antique Multifunctional Pencil Holder letter opener

51230-French Antique Multifunctional Pencil Holder letter opener This 19th-century French antique chatelaine accessory is a remarkable piece of Trench Art. Crafted from repurposed shell casing steel, it displays a deep, smoky gunmetal tone, accented with brass and red copper fittings. Each side features an independent sliding mechanism: one extends a miniature letter opener used historically by soldiers on active duty to open letters from home, while the other reveals a red copper pencil holder sleeve for writing back to loved ones. Commonly worn on a watch chain, this sentimental historical piece is ideal for collection or as a unique pendant. *Content：1 Piece。 *Size：L 5 cm, W 1.2 cm, H 0.7 cm. Pencil sleeve accommodates approx. 1.8 mm diameter lead, max insertable lead length approx. 1 cm. Replacing the lead is very simple: extend the copper sleeve fully via the slider and insert a 1 cm lead straight into the tip aperture, where friction holds it firmly。 *Weight：9g。 *Material：Red copper, Brass, Steel。 *Origin：France。 *Year：Late 19th to Early 20th Century。 *Hallmarks / Markings：None。 ⚠️ Condition：Antique Trench Art condition with heavy patina. The dark repurposed shell casing and copper components show wear, scratches, and oxidation. A tiny historical circular hole or aperture mark is present on the dark sleeve surface near the bottom brass rim, revealing the internal structure and authentic age marks. Sliding buttons remain functional, and the steel letter opener displays natural rust spotting consistent with age. ⚠️ Global shipping available with secure packaging. Please feel free to inquire about shipping costs at any time。