1920s brass letter opener from the office of Clarence O'Brien,
prominent patent attorney in Washington DC.
O'Brien lived at 1615 Crittenden Ave, in a home that still stands
today. In the 1930 census, this house was estimated at $150,000, a huge amount in this period.
Worth over $2,000,000 today. Check out the present day view of the home.
We were also able to find some clippings for O'Brien (view below).
Research items are not included with the sale of the letter opener.
8-5/8" - good condition with years of use