Antique Deer or Stag Hoof Letter Opener with Horn Blade marked "Staubbach" from

A handsome  antique for the discerning collector  that still can be used today.  This is the type of souvenir that tourists would have bought over 100 years ago.  This letter opener has engraved on its blade ; "STAUBBACH".  Research has shown that it is a quaint and scenic town in Switzerland featuring a waterfall.  This would have been a very expensive item in its time.  The blade is constructed from horn, the center piece holding both the blade and foot together is bakelite.
The stag foot is finished with ivory at the bottom.  This piece dates to circa 1900 and therefore it is dated before June of 1947,  and can be bought and sold under the 1989 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species or CITES
Condition : Good antique condition with some wear commensurate with age and use.
Weight : 65gr
Length : 305mm/   35cm  / 12inches

Footnote : 
Antique or vintage items have been used and as most antique dealers would say "PRE-LOVED", they will show signs of wear which is  commensurate with age.  Now this will appeal to some as it authenticates it's age.  
I will always try to list all faults found with each object to the best of my ability and photos form part of the illustrative narrative.
All vintage used items are sold "as is" . If in doubt please ask questions before you make your purchase, I am always happy to answer and send additional photos if required.