A Russian gilt silver letter opener knife featuring a jade carved blade decorated with laurel wreath and ribbons to the ricasso on the both sides. Features an Imperial crown image, a monogram of Catherine II of Russian, most commonly known as Catherine the Great, and a gemstone in a gilt silver setting on a blue guilloche enamel ground to the handle surmounted with a Russian Imperial eagle. Marked with the manufacturer and 88 silver proof marks. Total weight: 169 g. Russian Enameled Letter Opener Knives and Silver Collectibles.