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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

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Metal

Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener

Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener

Located in Long Island City, NY

A letter opener knife with a patterned metal blade and a black wood and silver handle with two

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19th Century North American Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$591

H 7.88 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in

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

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$413

H 5.71 in W 1.26 in D 0.12 in

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

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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. The

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19th Century Russian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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1860s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Late 19th Century British Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Bronze

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, GB

An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener has an elongated oval form. The surface of the

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1880s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

English sterling silver letter opener/bookmark has a plain tapering blade. This antique paper knife is

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1910s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Early 1900s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife

Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife

By Thomas Callow & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

has a plain tapering blade. This antique paper knife / letter opener is embellished with a cast and

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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

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H 3.15 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in

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

Located in Firenze, IT

popular as souvenirs for travelers in the 19th century. Among the objects there is a knife - letter opener

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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 Hayes & McFarland 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

, circa 1897 The terms paper knife and letter opener are often used interchangeably to refer to a knife

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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

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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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

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

opener/paper knife, England, circa 1890s. Sterling silver mount is etched; edges of chalcedony handle are

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1890s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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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

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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

Materials

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

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1850s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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1920s English Hollywood Regency Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

: -- a letter opener / paper knife -- a pen with metal tip / the handle is made of bone a

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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

a Lady found "necessary" - a paper knife or letter opener, scissors, tweezers, toothpick, bodkin

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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

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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

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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

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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

page turner or paper knife. The repousee handle has a smiling face surrounded by a detailed crown of

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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

stand. One sword is a propelling pencil and the other is a paper knife or letter opener. By Sampson

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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

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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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

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

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

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1910s Russian Russian Empire Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Silver

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wood

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
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Located in North Miami, FL

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

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This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Letter Opener Knife

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Walnut

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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19th Century French Other Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror
Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror

Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, and Rhodochrosite Vanity Mirror, by Moba Italy. Circa 1950 Very fine and impressive vanity mirror made in solid sterling gi...

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20th Century Italian Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

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1990s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Gold

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

$295 / item

H 0.25 in W 8.12 in D 1.25 in

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Malachite and bone letter knives. Wonderful vintage letter openers with malachite handles. These would make a perfect gift for and office or functional luxury to use daily. Pric...

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

Materials

Malachite

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Gold, Steel

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

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...

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1820s English Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Metal

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

$2,010,225

H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letter Opener Knife

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

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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.