1960s Letter Openers

This sleek and elegant Sterling Silver handle Deco Style Letter Opener is made by the company Gorham and originates from the United States, Circa 1960. With a slender profile and orn...

Small sized unusual letter opener in 835/1000 silver. Topped by a relatively detailed dachshund. Swedish hallmark with 3 crowns and the control marking S. ...

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Letter Opener, US Eagle Seal, C1960. Given by President John F. Kennedy to Colonel Michael Paul. From the estate of Colonel Paul. Paul Michael Iogolevitch - 1901/1980, later known as Colonel Michael Paul was a violinist who joined the Russian Army at age 15 and fought in World War I. He migrated to the United States where he became wealthy in the petroleum industry. He founded the C. Michael Paul Foundation. Before Kennedy was elected President, when ever he traveled to Palm Beach to visit his mother and father, he stayed at his father’s estate on Ocean Blvd. After the election, his father's house would not accommodate both the Kennedy family and all of the Presidential entourage. So to offset these logistical problems, the presidential party usually stayed at the nearby estate of Colonel C. Michael Paul. Paul’s opulent estate had eight bedrooms, museum quality art on the walls, a panoramic floor-to-ceiling view of the ocean, a grand marble staircase, and a heated swimming pool. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was said to be very comfortable using the house. In addition, the house met her chief requirement of providing privacy with its' high hedges that completely surrounded the property. This allowed Caroline and John, Jr. to play in the outdoor fountain and swimming pool unseen and provided ample space for the machine-gun toting Secret Service officers to set-up and maintain a security perimeter. Kennedy also had a meeting with Golda Meir...

A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces. The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the ...

Puukko is a traditional smaller blade utility knife generally attached to a belt or button. Used for carving or fish cleaning /scaling. Puukko goes back ...

First we have to offer a Classic early 1960s german letter opener, also a Corkscrew and a cigar cutter. 2nd item is a nice bottle opener with a hidden corkscrew. Nice addition to you...

Fabulous set of a scissors and a letter opener in a leather bound case. Made in Italy from the sixties. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.

Superb letter opener from Christofle brand with coat of arms of the Grand Duche of Luxembourg Excellent condition. Measures: Length: 22 cm Weight: 136 grams.

Desk accessories, letter holder by Lancel Paris The leather is black and in a high French tradition of luxury. The structure in in brass.

Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...

Classic early 1960s Austrian letter opener, attributed to be designed by Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury...

A fabulous vintage French silver plated letter opener created circa 1960s for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and ...