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Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Brass

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass
Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass
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H 20 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Onyx, Brass

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver

Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
These Castellani paper cutters, paperknives or letter openers were quite popular in the second half of
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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Agate, Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
By Ramsden & Carr
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver Paper Knife (or Letter Opener) by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver paper knife. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique English letters cabinet or rack, or home office desk organizer. Fashioned in gorgeous walnut with good grain and patina. Small drawer at the base adds to the utlity of t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
H 12 in W 16.5 in D 11 in
Museum Quality and Excellent Design Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and marked Erhard & Sons, Arts and Crafts box. In almost all countries on the globe there are -for good reasons- collectors of the boxes that were handcrafted by Germ...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Brass

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Antique Wax Seal
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique sterling silver handle for wax seal. New old stock, the owner would have an engraved stamp made to attach to the handle. Send your correspondence off with style! Beautiful Ar...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Hasegawa Gasen, Patinated Vase in Bronze
By Hasegawa Gasen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hasegawa Gasen 1928 - 2002. Japanese bronze vase. Beautifully patinated in green / Brownish shades. Seal marked.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

Art Deco Three-Tiered Skyscraper Revolving Book Table, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco English modernist revolving book table dating to the 1930s. A very fine example that can be used for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. With a ligh...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Walnut

Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705 Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian. This plate is part of ...
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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Paper

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a lobulated round shape. There is a figurative finial on the l...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Woodstock Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Woodstock Manual Typewriter. Circa 1930s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 12" D.
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1930s Art Deco Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or j...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Crystal, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone cigarette box, desk box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 5.5"W x 3.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Silver Pewter Letter Opener with the Image of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and solid silver pewter art nouveau letter opener featuring a lady - a wonderful decorative piece for any desk or work station.
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20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Pewter

Antique Bronze Renaissance Style Desk Letter Rack
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Early 20th century French bronze letter rack, richly decorated with ornaments, scrolls and heads, in Renaissance style. Heavy quality bronze as well as very refined. Made in France, ...
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze, Brass

Antique Bronze Renaissance Style Desk Letter Rack
Antique Bronze Renaissance Style Desk Letter Rack
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H 8.27 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Small Antique Executive Desk Tray, Scottish, Leather, Tidy, WJ Milne, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tray. A Scottish, leather compact desktop tidy by W & J Milne of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Of appealing quality with f...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Leather

Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
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1940s Art Deco Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Metal

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Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful desk ensemble in Louis XVI style compose by an inkwell, a paper-knife and a little plate
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

Antique English Figural Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife, Greyhound circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome and unusual letter opener / paper knife cast from solid bronze. Of course what
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Brass

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Wood

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife
Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife
H 0.25 in W 1.75 in D 15.44 in
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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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

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Steel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Agate

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

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Sterling Silver

Italian Steel Stiletto With Bronze Hilt of Eve and the Serpent
Located in Stamford, CT
great paper weight or letter opener, certainly a desk top conversation starter. A great and unique
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very old solid brass paper knife with motifs of crowned kings to each side of the handle. We
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19th Century Victorian Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Brass

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Signed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener Desk One of a Kind Desk Accessory
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Nouveau signed heavy gilt bronze letter opener one of a kind paper knife Stunning would make
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife
19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife
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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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900
French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900
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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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Metal, Enamel

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Silver

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 Paper Knife Letter Openers

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Bronze

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Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique paper knife letter openers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique paper knife letter openers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique paper knife letter openers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique paper knife letter openers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Victorian and Arts and Crafts antique paper knife letter openers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique paper knife letter openers over the years, but those made by Mappin & Webb, G. A. Chenus and Ramsden & Carr are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Paper Knife Letter Openers?

Prices for antique paper knife letter openers start at $180 and top out at $2,283 with the average selling for $925.

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.

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