French Art Nouveau Style Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau-style bronze letter opener with a scroll design handle having a floral design
Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze letter opener By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9....
Bronze
Antique Italian Dolphin Venice Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Marble, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Opener
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze letter opener By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 0.83"D x 0.13"H Good ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau early 20th century signed Rischmann, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Bug, Flower & Leafs Motif Signed Rischmann, Late 19th–Early 20th Century An exceptional Art Nouveau bronze letter opener, signed Rischmann on...
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1900s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Bronze
Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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.
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Letter Opener, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze letter opener In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Nude Girl Bronze Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Bronze
Large Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau late 19th century signed DeLaune, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Signed DeLaune D´Apres Rude, Late 19th–Early 20th Century An exceptional Art Nouveau bronze letter opener, signed on the front and marked wit...
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Technique: cast, molded, metalwork,...
Bronze, Tin, Copper, Metal
$980Sale Price|30% Off
French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener – France, circa 1920s–30s An exceptional and imaginative French Art Deco bronze letter opener, cast in the form of a bird's talon gras...
Bronze
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 – attributed to E.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
Bronze
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...
Bronze, Copper, Metal
Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin France Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: Length: 25cm This fine letter opener dates to the early 20th...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk Austria Bronze c. 1920 Dimensions: Length 23cm Crafted in the early 20th century during the heig...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze "Zodiac" letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 1"D x 0.38"H.
Bronze
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This letter opener, most likely done by the Bergmann Foundry is extremely rare. We have sold countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter o...
Bronze
Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...
Brass, Bronze
Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic early 20th-century Austrian bronze figural letter opener, beautifully cast and finished with a rich, original patina.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful 19th century letter opener acquired in Paris France. The piece has the bust of a period lady at the top and is very sophisticated and elegant. A compliment to any desk or...
Bronze
$521Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Gilt Bronze Letter Opener with Figure of a Dog, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a nice collection of letter openers and a few were very special, this is one of them. A nice presentation of an adorable dog moving along on the handle portion of the lette...
Bronze
French Victorian Bronze Beethoven Letter Opener
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze letter opener with bust of Beethoven.
Bronze
Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo-style (19/20th Century) bronze letter opener with filigree design and bird on handle
Bronze
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Letter Openers louis XV style in bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze Letter Openers,the facesare decorated with foliage and crosspieces, original condition
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Marble, Bronze
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, made by Franz Bergmann Vienna Austria.
Bronze
Antique French marked Art Nouveau Bronze Wheat Sheaf Letter Opener , 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor and marked “Bronze” and “Fait main,” indicating hand-made production.
Bronze
Antique Greece Art Nouveau Bronze Dragon Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, signed but can not find any information.
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Bird & Roses Letter Opener, 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1900s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Wheat Sheaf Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor.
Bronze
Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, Feather and Pinecone Motif, 1890s to early 1900s A wonderful and original French Art Nouveau bronze letter opener, dating from the 1890s to ...
Bronze
Antique French Signed Art Nouveau Bronze Duck Figure Letter Opener by Frecourt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener by the sculptor Maurice Frécourt.
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Owl Letter Opener
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century cast bronze letter opener understands that ritual. Crowned with a watchful owl, feathers stylized, eyes wide and knowing, it transforms the simple act of ope...
Bronze
Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener Continental Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: Length 21cm Crafted in the early 20th century, this...
Bronze
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Craft or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5...
Bronze
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.
Bronze
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...
Bronze
Art Deco Letter Opener
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco letter opener Bronze material with brown patina Circa 1928 Origin France Reason: female figure Signed and dated LUCIEN BAZOR.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, ...
Bronze
Art nouveau silver letter opener
By Geschutzt
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Artnouveau silver letter opener opens letters with partridge motif Art nouveau style Material silver and vermeil Origin Austria Circa 1900 Perfect condition Sealed behind 900 and Ges...
Bronze
$880Sale Price|20% Off
"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
By Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze.
Bronze
Art Deco Édouard Marcel Sandoz Bronze Macrurus Desk Letter Opener
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Édouard Marcel Sandoz Bronze Macrurus Desk Letter Opener. Édouard Marcel Sandoz's Art Deco letter opener is a unique piece distinguished by its ingenious silver fish design.
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 23cm This letter opener was crafted around 1900, durin...
Bronze
Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 24cm The design of this striking letter opener...
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnet France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 31.5cm Of notably large size, this letter opener is a...
Bronze, Ormolu
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900.
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Hammered Gilt Bronze Ormolu Floral Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Hammered Gilt Bronze Ormolu Floral Letter Opener Continental Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: Length 25.5cm Using a variety of crafting te...
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Showcasing the beauty of the Art Nouveau style...
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Oak Leaves Acorns Bronze Gilt Ormolu Gold Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Oak Leaves Acorns Bronze Gilt Ormolu Gold Letter Opener Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 23.5cm The design of this fine letter opener is typic...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze, enamel Late 19th Century Dimensions: Length 17.5cm This late 19th centur...
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gilt Gold Letter Opener Nature Floral Desk Accessory
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gilt Gold Letter Opener Nature Floral Desk Accessory Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 24cm Shaped as a flowering branch adorned with ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 23.5cm This nature-inspired letter opener was craf...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 20cm Designed and made at the turn of the 20th centur...
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
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