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Letter Openers For Sale
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Letter Openers

Materials

Marble

Brass Letter Opener in Hoof Shape, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Cast brass letter opener in the shape of a hoof. reminiscent of midcentury Hermes home accessories. 
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1950s American Vintage Letter Openers

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Brass

Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor
By Alhoso of Solingen 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of scissors and letter opener features brass plated handles with engraved Arts and Crafts style decor, done in black matte enamel. The pieces are stored in navy leather ...
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20th Century German Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver letter opener. Additional Details: In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the end of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / 925 / © / 1995 Simply a wonderful letter...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

HERMES, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined desk accessory by Hermès, Paris, this vintage letter opener dates to circa 1960s and features a finely detailed horse head in profile—an homage to the maison's deep equestr...
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1960s French Vintage Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Continental, Letter Opener in silver
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Georg Jensen Continental letter opener. Handle made of sterling silver, blade made of stainless steel. Stamped: Georg Jensen, Sterling, Denmark Measures: 19,5 cm
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Brass Hand Letter Opener Letter Knife #7208
Located in Vienna, AT
A minimalist but charming letter opener in the shape of a hand. Model number 7208, handmade of solid polished brass, designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Fully stamped an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Malachite Crystal Letter Opener
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare letter opener made of malachite, sterling silver and crystal. Stamped 925.
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Sterling Silver

Italian Art Deco Letter Holder in Stainless With Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant mirror shine, Letter holder like new condition circa 1940's stamped made in Italy great for Mid Century Danish Modern Deco decor.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Letter Openers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Fabergè Paper Knife/ Letter Opener with Jade Blade
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely letter opener by Fabergè has all the hallmarks of their signature style. An ornate handle topped with a swan is attached to an absolutely stunning blade of carved and pol...
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20th Century Russian Baroque Revival Letter Openers

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Jade, Silver

Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Letter Openers

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Stone, Brass

Vintage sterling silver scottie dog letter opener, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
An amazing vintage sterling silver letter opener. It is crafted from solid sterling silver and has a very well detailed and designed little scottie dog. Perfect for the Scottish ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked S...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Opener , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 24 cm W, 5 cm H, 7 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made fam...
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1970s Modern Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari in 1961. Produced by Danese Milano in the 1960s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci designed this luxury modernist leather desktop accessory. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The letter opener is made of cocoa brown fine calf leather and is ador...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Letter Openers

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Gold Plate

Carl Auböck Model #4233 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4233 brass and leather paper knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished brass and handwoven brown leather....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s 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 vintage piece ...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Openers

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Brass, Bronze

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Letter Openers

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Bronze

"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze 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. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist who specialized in very fine bronze desk items...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Letter Openers

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Bronze

Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
A magnifying glass in brass with a turned rich wood handle, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very good condition ...
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Late 20th Century English Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Russian letter opener designed by Leonid Kochergin. This is a very handsome luxurious desk letter-opener, created during the imperial Russian period in the city Saint Petersburg, be...
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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Letter Openers

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Jade, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Burl Stamp Box
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood stamp box with brass hinge, circa early to mid-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Dimensions: 2.63" Depth x 3.38" Width.
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Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Burl

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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Bronze

GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci set of magnifying glass and letter opener made of solid brass / Made in Italy Original mark on the item / comes in original box length 4.7 inches / magnifying glass dia...
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20th Century Italian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris Beautiful letter opener with a horse head handle and decorated with vertical lines towards the tip, signed on the bottom. Mea...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
A magnifying glass in brass with a turned rich wood handle, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very good condition ...
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Late 20th Century English Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Jean Filhos for Christofle Silvered Bronze Erotic Letter Opener Nude, 1974 Franc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury silvered erotic letter opener or bookmark with nudes by the French artist Jean Filhos, (1921-2002) This model was created as the official 1974 ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Letter Openers

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Silver

Vintage Austrian Letter Opener and tray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful desk set comprises a letter opener and a small desk tray. The letter opener is made from nickel plates brass and has a leather wrapping....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

Antique Silver Enamel Letter Opener Asprey In Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique early 20th century English silver letter opener by Asprey and Co. Of an elongated form, the handle is adorned with blue, white and red enamel and a cut-out silhouette of a dog. Struck on the handle: Asprey No. 558762, also bears London 1916 silver hallmarks and the makers mark on the blade. Antique Silver Letter Openers...
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Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Letter-opener with silver handle in the shape of an owl.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative letter-opener with a silver handle in the shape of an owl. Early 20th c. The silverstamps are inexplicit.
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Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

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Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Bookmarker Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made sterling silver and turquoise bookmarker/page marker and letter opener, circa mid to late-20th century, Mexico. A great piece serving two in one - as a book...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Opener , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 24 cm W, 5 cm H, 7 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made fam...
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1970s Modern Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle. Engraved signature on reverse GUCCI Made In Italy Original black leather case with Gucci stamp on back.
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Carl Auböck Brieföffner mit Lederablage, 1950er Jahre, Vienna Österreich
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brass letter opener with leather tray, 1950s, Vienna Austria, good original condition
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1950s Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
Located in Bath, GB
I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Letter Opener Seashell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Letter Opener Seashell 6.63 Long x 1.13 W x .25 thick Preowned vintage condition Refer to images listed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1901, Mappin and Webb - makers. The agate has d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of a kind letter knife made by Just Andersen, Denmark in the 1930's with the original box from the Jeweller that the knife were bought from. Mint condition been laying in the bo...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Letter Openers

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Pewter

Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

Antique Native American Indian Chief Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian sterling silver figural letter opener, ca 1910. Cast terminal in form of gaunt face surrounded by feather headdress. Neckcloth spills over onto round frame (vacant...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Letter Opener and Paperknife in Agate and Bone, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of letter opener and paperknife in agate and bone, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Letter opener: W 1.5 in, D 0.3 in, H 8.5 in Paperknife: W 1 in, D 0.3 in, H 7.
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1960s Italian Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Agate

Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor 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...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Metal

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Malachite

Brass Sword Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 1"D x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s. Italian desk set scissors and letter opener with leather black pouch. Classic and traditional luxury desk l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design style, circa early to mid-20th century. A desk letter mail holder with beautiful bird d...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Ceramic

Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor 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...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Metal

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual paper knife in solid brass. Its top depicts a Celtic cifer with symbolism of both love and power. It was made in Europe during the 19th century. It has indistinguishable mark...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of fine Italian brass-plated and stainless-steel scissors, letter opener, and grained leather case, Post-Modern design period//70s Modern, circa late-20th century, It...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Letter Openers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Horse Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver plate letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Letter Openers

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Silver Plate, Metal

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

1970's "stirrup " letter opener by Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's "stirrup" letter opener by Maison Hermès This an unusual piece
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1970s French Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Letter Opener or Paper Cutter in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Letter opener in silver bronze Silver plated bronze letter opener 35/42 microns Measures: L: 218 mm, weight: 118 gr This letter opener is the handmade work of French designer Richard Lauret...
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2010s French Letter Openers

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Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of a kind letter knife made by Just Andersen, Denmark in the 1930's with the original box from the Jeweller that the knife were bought from. Mint condition been laying in the bo...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Pewter

Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald Green Dyed Equine Shagreen Letter Opener of Page Turner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco letter opener or page turner in emerald green stained equine shagreen over wood. Equine shagreen is a finely grained leather made from the hide of a donkey, mule, horse or o...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Pineapple Sculptural Solid Brass Letter Opener
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Pineapple Solid Brass Letter Opener 7.75 long x 1 w x .13 thick Original vintage preowned condition Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A letter opener knife with a patterned metal blade and a black wood and silver handle with two crowns. The end of the handle is decorated with a silver bull's head. The silver elements on the grip are set with colored diamonds and faceted ruby stones. There are engraved inscriptions of O. Voronkoff, USA on the rim of the handle. The knife comes with a pink rhodochrosite and silver stand. The blade is not silver. Collectible Knives...
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19th Century North American Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant letter opener set having a sophisticated handle made of erica, the precious wood used to make luxury pipes, combined with an elegant and decorative element made of ebony wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari in 1961. Produced by Danese Milano in the 1960s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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