Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1953 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Letter Opener, was made in the year of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and is a wonderful commemorative item. The handle is decorated to one side with the national flowers of the United Kingdom, and to the other side with animals representing colonies of the Commonwealth. The letter opener measures 8.75"(22cm) long, by 1.75"(4.5cm) wide, and weighs 1.93 troy ounces.