A fine quality Russian letter opener knife with a carved green jade blade decorated with intricately chiseled gilt silver overlay set with gemstones, most likely diamonds and rubies and featuring a gemstone rim to the base of the blade. The handle is also made of gilded silver, covered with turquoise guilloche enamel with gilt silver overlays depicting Neoclassical flower garlands and surmounted with the figurine of a seated pug with eyes set with gemstones and wearing a collar set with a coral stone. Marked with the manufacturers and other Russian hallmarks. Presented in its original fitted box. Antique Desktop Accessories, Russian Enameled Letter Opener Knives and Silver Decorative Collectibles. Total weight: 78 g.