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Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez

Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez

By Jules Moigniez

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor Jules Moigniez By: Jules Moigniez Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: lost w...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze, Copper, Metal

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900
Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900 Item e7760 An unusual antique desk accessory designed in the form of a historic rifle with fixed bayonet.

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword.

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19th Century Russian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Jade, Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver and turquoise blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1866, R.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902
Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

By George Unite

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brass letter knife or bookmark, made by George Unite, Birmingham, England, date marked 1902. The head of William Shakespeare, the English playwright, poet, and actor is cast in th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Paper knife, brass blade, stag horn handle with dachshund dog head. France 1890.
Paper knife, brass blade, stag horn handle with dachshund dog head. France 1890.

Paper knife, brass blade, stag horn handle with dachshund dog head. France 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The letter opener or paper knife was originally used to cut the pages of hand-printed books, where the folding of printed sheets created closed edges that required cutting the paper ...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron
Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron

By A. Caron

Located in Norwich, England

An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating in a blunt tapering point. Alexandre Caron (French, 1857-1932) signed 'A Caron', Le...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener has an elongated oval form.

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1880s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Located in Stamford, CT

Single knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1901, Mappin and Webb - makers.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver paper knife/letter opener/bookmark; an addition to our silver flatware collection.

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1910s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique David Andersen Sterling Silver & Plique a Jour Enamel Letter Opener
Antique David Andersen Sterling Silver & Plique a Jour Enamel Letter Opener

Antique David Andersen Sterling Silver & Plique a Jour Enamel Letter Opener

By David Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique letter opener or knife by David Andersen. In sterling silver with plique a jour enamel decoration to the handle.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Thomas Callow & Son Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Fox Head Design, 1913
Thomas Callow & Son Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Fox Head Design, 1913

Thomas Callow & Son Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Fox Head Design, 1913

By Thomas Callow & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique English sterling silver paper knife has a plain tapering blade. This antique paper knife / letter opener is embellished with a cast and applied terminal r...

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1910s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Rare Vesuvius Lava Stone Writing Set. torre Del Greco (naples). XIX
Rare Vesuvius Lava Stone Writing Set. torre Del Greco (naples). XIX

Rare Vesuvius Lava Stone Writing Set. torre Del Greco (naples). XIX

Located in Firenze, IT

Among the objects there is a knife - letter opener with the inscription "Pompeii" on the blade.

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Stone, Brass

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern
American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Hayes & McFarland 1

Located in New York, NY

Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The “salvaged” version, based on the archaeological ex...

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

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Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation gift to someone in the royal family, either the British or the Russian, the knife was ...

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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver

Bone Knife Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, England
Bone Knife Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, England

Bone Knife Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, England

Located in Sofia, BG

Birmingham, England, circa 1897 The terms paper knife and letter opener are often used interchangeably to refer to a knife-like desktop tool.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed
Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed

Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed

Located in Bath, GB

A fine and charming figural letter opener or paper knife made from solid cast brass with a novelty owl terminal.

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener
Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener

Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener

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H 0.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.88 in

Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco fluted and partially gilt letter opener. The knife shaped silver opener features a fluted handle with gilt band and a tapering blade.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Beaded Letter Knife
Georg Jensen Beaded Letter Knife

Georg Jensen Beaded Letter Knife

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H 8.27 in Dm 0.79 in

Georg Jensen Beaded Letter Knife

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen beaded letter knife. Measures 20.5 cm. Stamped. From 1915 to 1927. In excellent condition.

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1910s Danish Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Lily of the valley silver rare letter knife. Measures 15 cm. In good condition. Early stamp. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.

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1920s Danish Antique Letter Opener Knife

Art Nouveau Period English Sterling Silver Floral Handled Letter Opening Knife
Art Nouveau Period English Sterling Silver Floral Handled Letter Opening Knife

Art Nouveau Period English Sterling Silver Floral Handled Letter Opening Knife

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sterling silver handled letter opening knife in the Art Nouveau style, England, circa 1895-1910. The hollowware handle shows a dimensional floral and scroll pattern, marked on both...

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife
Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

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H 0.25 in W 1.75 in D 15.44 in

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1913-23 French paper knife. Wood burned & stained with gilding to resemble marquetry. Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, former director Cleveland Museum of Art. 15 7/16" x ...

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wood

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rare piece of Sampson Mordan solid / sterling silver in the form of a paperknife with a novelty handle in the form of an owl with two fabulous original glass eyes. ...

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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife
Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife

Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife

Located in London, by appointment only

A very unusual steel dagger paper knife made from a single piece, the faceted blade bears a monogram ER and the handle is fashioned as a twisted oak branch with leaves. All is achiev...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Steel

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked but tested) - mounted mother of pearl and chalcedony letter opener/paper knife, England, circa 1890s. Sterling silver mount is etched; edges of c...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1900, Mappin and Webb - makers.

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Early 1900s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning duo of an antique banded agate paper knife / letter opener / page turner together with a long dip pen together with an additional three nibs.

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Agate

Large Mediterranean Letter Opener Knife
Large Mediterranean Letter Opener Knife

Large Mediterranean Letter Opener Knife

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H 1.7 in W 13.2 in D 0.7 in

Large Mediterranean Letter Opener Knife

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Mediterranean letter opener knife.

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze, Steel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife

By Joseph Gloster

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener paper knife, Birmingham, England, 1857, Joseph Gloster maker.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France. Representing fruits: apples, plums or cherries. Designer/Artist: Ernst Rischmann Very good antique cond...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass
Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A circa 1920-30 fine quality English brass dragon letter opener or paper knife. It depicts the dragon from the legend of 'St.

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1920s English Hollywood Regency Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Allen & Darwin Silver 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and light blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1905, Allen and Darwin - makers.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories

By Castellani

Located in Glasgow, GB

Immerse yourself in the divinity of this late 19th-century Italian letter opener, attributed to the masterful Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, Italy. Crafted with meticulous arti...

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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Onyx, Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver letter opener/paper knife with blue guilloche enamel handle, Sheffield, England, 1905, Martin and Hall - Makers.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Allen & Darwin Silver 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, 1908, Allen and Darwen - makers.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

By Henry Harrison

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel - mounted letter / opener paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1889, Henry Harrison - maker.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By William Warr

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver-mounted mother of pearl letter opener, Birmingham, England, William Warr - maker. Lovely etching on sterling silver mount. Lower portion of mother of pearl...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By William Eaton

Located in New York, NY

William IV, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, London, year hallmarked for 1833, William Eaton - maker.

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1830s English William IV Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted blue enamel letter opener/paper knife, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1922, H.E. and F.E.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau period, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1903, Ebenezer and Richard Martin (Martin and Hall) - makers.

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Joseph Gloster

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and mint green guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Birmingham, England, 1857, Joseph Gloster - maker.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener

By Walker & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and blue and black guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year hallmarked for 1903, Walker and Hall - makers.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Style Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener
Edwardian Style Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener

Edwardian Style Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian style, sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel - mounted letter opener/paper knife, London, 1912, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., Ltd. - makers.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840
Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

By Master AB

Located in Vienna, AT

Austrian Silver Rarest 19th Century Writing Set Five Parts Vienna, made circa 1840 during Biedermeier Period Excellently manufactured Writing Set in original casket, consis...

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175

By Battersea

Located in Katonah, NY

Other popular pieces were bonbonnières (to hold sweetmeats or hard candies to sweeten the breath), scent bottles (for perfumes), bodkin cases (a bodkin is a flat two-sided needle wit...

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1750s English Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen
19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

Located in Firenze, IT

French late 19th century Napoleon III metal and enamel letter opener paper knife and ink pen. Beautiful enamel handles with floral decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife
19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A Victorian polished brass paper knife, the handle is probably a depiction of Samson. Good quality casting, ideal for home or office, circa 1880. Total weight: 192g.          

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900
French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

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H 0.5 in W 6 in D 0.75 in

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual French Napoleon paper knife with mother-of-pearl blade and silver plated figure of Napoleon which has a small viewer incorporated which has four micro-dot pictures relatin...

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Early 1900s French Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver Plate

Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife
Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife

Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife

Located in Atlanta, GA

A monumental - sixteen inches long - antique European, probably English, silver and tortoise shell page turner or paper knife. The repousee handle has a smiling face surrounded by a ...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver

Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener

Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

One sword is a propelling pencil and the other is a paper knife or letter opener. By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1894 Measures: Base 190 mm x 127 mm x 75 mm In good conditi...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Paper Knife Letter Opener by Migneaux
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Paper Knife Letter Opener by Migneaux

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Paper Knife Letter Opener by Migneaux

By Migneaux

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Ultra Art Deco paper knife, by “Migneaux” France, silver on bronze, with oxidised silver patination to lower areas of the design. Highly detailed, fantastic Deco Geometrics, by inter...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Bronze

Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End
Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End

Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End

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H 1.19 in W 1.26 in D 15.6 in

Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This beautifully made wooden paper knife features as the handle, a violin scroll end and peg box. Joined to this is the long blade which is probably walnut, or possibly olive wood. W...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Walnut

Edward V Half Crown Sterling silver letter opener 1910 by Albert Barker Ltd
Edward V Half Crown Sterling silver letter opener 1910 by Albert Barker Ltd

Edward V Half Crown Sterling silver letter opener 1910 by Albert Barker Ltd

By Albert Barker

Located in London, GB

Albert Barker Ltd, 5 New Bond Street, London: A commemorative Sterling silver letter opener or paper knife, and to the handle is fixed a 1910 Half Crown, on one side the head of ...

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Sterling Silver

Russian Imperial-era Silver Tolstoy Novelty Paper Knife by Khlebnikov, 1910
Russian Imperial-era Silver Tolstoy Novelty Paper Knife by Khlebnikov, 1910

Russian Imperial-era Silver Tolstoy Novelty Paper Knife by Khlebnikov, 1910

By Ivan Khlebnikov

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A rare Romanov-era Russian silver letter opener or paper knife from the period of Tsar Nicholas II, the handle which features a repoussé silver bust of Count Leo Tolstoy with a flowi...

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1910s Russian Russian Empire Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Silver

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Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Canvas, Oil

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Brass

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Ashtray
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Ashtray

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Ashtray

$875

H 2.09 in W 4.22 in D 3.27 in

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Ashtray

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Polar bear ashtray with embossed "E. Brandt" stamp. Art Deco style, circa 1925, wrought iron. In perfect condition. Total height: 5.3 cm Width: 8.3 cm Length: 10.7 cm Weight: 220 gr...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wrought Iron

Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers
Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers

Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers

$19,200Sale Price|31% Off

H 60 in W 80 in D 1 in

Edgard Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Room Dividers

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Miami, FL

Master of Art Deco Ironwork, Edgar Brandt designed this refined interior Gate for an Art Deco house by the sea side in the French Riviera. An elegant Scroll winding design, signed wo...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Iron

Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco
Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco

Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years 1925. Stamped at the end of the tail...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wrought Iron

Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century

Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wood

Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930)
Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930)

Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930)

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930) Type : Paire de grilles d'intérieur en fer forgé Date de création : Vers 1925-1930 Dimensions : Hauteur ma...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal

Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France

Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20h century golden brass and leather letter opener/knife by the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès Paris Material: metal, brass, leather, copper, zinc Technique...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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Antique Letter Opener Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique letter opener knife for your home. An antique letter opener knife — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique letter opener knife — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique letter opener knife made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique letter opener knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Martin & Hall, Allen & Darwin Silver and Henry Harrison are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Letter Opener Knife?

An antique letter opener knife can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $218 and the highest can go for as much as $10,617.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.