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Sterling Silver Letter Opener

$425
£322.06
€375.37
CA$607.51
A$615.12
CHF 349.94
MX$7,475.61
NOK 4,136.45
SEK 4,114.72
DKK 2,806.02

About the Item

A striking and highly unusual sterling silver letter opener, distinguished by its bold modernist design and dramatic contrast of polished silver against a blackened background. The sculptural handle features an abstract scrolling motif, giving the piece an unmistakably Art Deco / Mid-Century character while maintaining the elegance expected of fine sterling workmanship. The slender blade tapers gracefully to a sharp point, perfectly balanced by the stylized guard and geometric handle design. More than a simple desk accessory, this piece reflects a time when even the smallest everyday objects were thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted. Elegant, functional, and undeniably sophisticated, sterling silver desk accessories such as this letter opener transform an ordinary correspondence ritual into something refined — a reminder of an era when opening one’s mail carried a certain ceremony and style.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2676350436492

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