Description

Vintage mid century stain letter opener with iron, brass and silver inlaid damascene.Made by AMITA in Japan.Engraving on the back side along with the makers mark.

The history of the Japanese jewelry brand Amita began in 1932 in Kyoto, founded by Shintaro Amita. Due to the WWII, the company ceased operations in 1940. However, in 1947, the president of the company Tomokuni Amita resumed the business as Amita Damascene Co., Ltd.

Damascene is a surface decoration process that involves the inlaying of gold wire or silver into an undercut groove in the surface of bronze, iron or steel.See

Dimensions

0.5ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 6.75ʺH

Styles

Japanese

Mid-Century Modern

Period

Mid 20th Century

Country of Origin

Japan

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Brass

Engraving

Silver

Stain Steel

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brass

Condition Notes

Overall good vintage condition with some surface wear present. See pictures.Overall good vintage condition with some surface wear present.See pictures.