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Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
By Fabergé
Located in Roma, IT
Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè. Original velvet box
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Antique Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

$5,764
H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver paper knife; an
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1910s English Antique Paper Knife

Materials

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

$2,416
H 1.4 in W 1.4 in D 10.2 in
18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
Located in Esbeek, NL
18 carat golden paper knife with paperclips. Enamel de limoges, pearls and sapphire, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900

18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900

$10,808
H 8.67 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 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 Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$420
H 5.71 in W 1.26 in D 0.12 in
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

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique 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

$975
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Antique 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.

$840
H 7 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Antique 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.

$840
H 10 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Antique 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.

$1,441
H 12 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Whiting. Sterling silver beautiful Art Nouveau cast 3-D figural page turner/paper knife by Whiting
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge

Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge

$17,500
H 18 in W 5 in D 0.1 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Antique 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

$1,527
H 12.21 in W 2.17 in D 1.38 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. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$600
H 7.88 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in
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

Materials

Silver

Antique 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

$9,000
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver paper knife
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1910s English Antique Paper Knife

Materials

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)

$1,921
Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aviation inspired paper knife in solid brass. Distinct art deco styling. It was made in Scandinavia
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s

$263
H 9.45 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in
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

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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

$850
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
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
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

$250
H 7.49 in W 1.58 in D 0.2 in
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
Located in Opole, PL
store writing instruments. Inside, there is a removable insert with compartments, together with a paper
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Wood

20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret

20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret

$317 Sale Price
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H 2.37 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

$795
H 0.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Jade, Silver

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

$2,887 Sale Price
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H 1 in W 9 in D 1 in
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
or decorative use. The agate is unengraved, allowing for customization. A paper knife with an agate
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

$1,295 / set
H 1 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Located in Taichung, TW
writing implements: inkstone, fan-shaped water dropper, paper knife, awl, and brush. The lid interior is
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

$11,840
H 7.49 in W 10.16 in D 4.18 in
Antique Print of Knife Sharpening, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Knife-Grinder of Teniers'. Old print of knife sharpening. This print
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19th Century Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Knife Sharpening, 1835
Antique Print of Knife Sharpening, 1835

Antique Print of Knife Sharpening, 1835

$108
H 13.39 in W 9.65 in D 0 in
Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853
Located in Langweer, NL
Arab Knife Grinder Print Cairo Egypt 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Paper

Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853
Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853

Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853

$276
H 9.26 in W 13 in D 0.01 in
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
finish and silver ornament. This includes a matching set of two brush pens, a paper knife and a paper
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

$7,800
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST
Located in Middletown, NY
. Knife Miss Fork; Translated by Kay Boyle Paris: The Black Sun Press, 1931. FIRST LIMITED EDITION
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Early 20th Century English Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST
Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST

Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST

$12,500
H 7.01 in W 4.45 in D 0.6 in
Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
knife guards and handles metal ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste
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Late 19th Century Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Paper

Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890
Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890

Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890

$144 Sale Price
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H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.2 in
Aquatint of a Cutler at Work Making a Knife in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK, 1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Aquatint of a cutler at work making a knife in Sheffield, Yorkshire. This print originates from
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1880s Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Paper

Aquatint of a Cutler at Work Making a Knife in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK, 1885
Aquatint of a Cutler at Work Making a Knife in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK, 1885

Aquatint of a Cutler at Work Making a Knife in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK, 1885

$384
H 12.6 in W 17.52 in D 0 in
Hungarian Rabbi Akiba Eger 19thC Judaica Folk Art Tapestry Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Surfside, FL
fancy materials were needed, just a scrap of paper, a pencil, a knife. At the same time, some artists
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Wool, Mixed Media, Thread

Hungarian Rabbi Akiba Eger 19thC Judaica Folk Art Tapestry Needlepoint Sampler
Hungarian Rabbi Akiba Eger 19thC Judaica Folk Art Tapestry Needlepoint Sampler

Hungarian Rabbi Akiba Eger 19thC Judaica Folk Art Tapestry Needlepoint Sampler

$3,200
H 22 in W 18.5 in

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19th Century Paper Knife
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful steal paper knife inlaid with gold leaves, featuring a floral decors and views of Swedish
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Gold, Steel

Antique 19th Century Paper Knife
19th Century Paper Knife

19th Century Paper Knife

H 7.88 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in
Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
By William Cripps
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver George II meat skewer / paper knife. A superb set of hallmarks applied by the
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758

Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758

H 11.97 in W 0.99 in D 0.16 in
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
By Ramsden & Carr
Located in Glasgow, GB
From the Arts and Crafts movement, this sterling silver letter opener, crafted by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, features a spot-hammered tapering blade, a faceted handle with fluted d...
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913

H 7.76 in W 0.71 in D 0.38 in
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

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

H 5.91 in W 18.9 in D 5.91 in
Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in London, GB
, blotter and Paper Knife designed by Dagobert Peche for the Wiener Werkstatte. Size stated is for that of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche
Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

H 16.54 in W 11.03 in
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the leaves and the stamens of the flowers. The seal is decorated on both sides, whilst the paper knife
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
storage area which also holds a velvet backed blotting paper book with pens, knife and ruler.
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19th Century European Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

H 6.7 in W 12.8 in D 9.8 in
Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
Continental silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, circa 1880.
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19th Century Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

W 16 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 Paper Knife

Materials

Wood

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife
Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

H 0.25 in W 1.75 in D 15.44 in
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

Materials

Steel

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

H 12.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
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

Materials

Agate

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

H 8.38 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English tortoiseshell paper knife or page turner, the sterling chased handle hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers

H 16 in W 1.7 in D 1.75 in
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

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Figural Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife, Greyhound circa 1880
Antique English Figural Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife, Greyhound circa 1880

Antique English Figural Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife, Greyhound circa 1880

H 1 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoise-shell paperknife, with sterling mounts hallmarked Birmingham, 1911.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

W 13 in
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

Materials

Brass

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

H 7.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

H 8.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
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

Materials

Sterling 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

H 11.82 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

H 0.25 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
. The barrel-topped pen box opening to a fitted interior with inkwell, vesta case, gilt brass paper
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1870s Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
the firm won a gold medal for a paper knife. In the same year the company opened the first store in
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

H 4.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.8 in
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

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

H 0.5 in W 8 in D 1 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.25 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 0.25 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
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

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

H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.25 in
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

Materials

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

H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 0.5 in W 8 in D 1.25 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

H 0.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 in
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 masterful Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, Italy. Crafted with meticulous arti...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
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: apples, plums or cherries. Designer/Artist: Ernst Rischmann Very good antique cond...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

H 0.13 in W 0.88 in D 6 in
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 - maker. Lovely etching on sterling silver mount. Lower portion of mother of pearl...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

H 0.25 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle
Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle

Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle

H 9.65 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
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

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Signed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener Desk One of a Kind Desk Accessory
Art Nouveau Signed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener Desk One of a Kind Desk Accessory

Art Nouveau Signed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener Desk One of a Kind Desk Accessory

H 8.08 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
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

Materials

Brass

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass
Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass

H 20 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
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

Materials

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

H 0.25 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
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

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

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 0.5 in W 10.13 in D 1 in
Antique Scandinavian Golf Club Letter Opener in Pewter
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique paper knife in the shape of a golfclub. Its top/handle is fashioned from pewter and its
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Antique Scandinavian Golf Club Letter Opener in Pewter
Antique Scandinavian Golf Club Letter Opener in Pewter

Antique Scandinavian Golf Club Letter Opener in Pewter

H 6.7 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in
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 Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

H 9.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
. Rare antique Victorian desk stationery blotter folder with paper knife and unusual feature, built-in
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell

Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell

H 12.5 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
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

Materials

Silver

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

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900
By Thornhill
Located in Bath, GB
portfolio style blotter; bone pencil, Pen and Paper Knife on the interior of the lid. Superb in every way
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Leather

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900
Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900

H 9.25 in W 13 in D 7 in
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

Materials

Enamel

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

H 9.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
collection or would be very useful on a desk as a paper or letter opening knife. Some history on the
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver, Steel

A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870
A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870

A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870

H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
Judaica Hebrew Folk Art Embroidery Punchwork "Mizrach" 1901 Palestine Sampler
Located in Surfside, FL
art — no fancy materials were needed, just a scrap of paper, a pencil, a knife. At the same time, some
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Wool, Glass, Wood, Mixed Media

Judaica Hebrew Folk Art Embroidery Punchwork "Mizrach" 1901 Palestine Sampler
Judaica Hebrew Folk Art Embroidery Punchwork "Mizrach" 1901 Palestine Sampler

Judaica Hebrew Folk Art Embroidery Punchwork "Mizrach" 1901 Palestine Sampler, 1901

H 23 in W 28.25 in
Faberge Important Enamel Wooden Paper Knife
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge enamel and wooden paper knife, the wooden paper knife embellished with a blue
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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Rose Gold

Faberge Important Enamel Wooden Paper Knife
Faberge Important Enamel Wooden Paper Knife

Faberge Important Enamel Wooden Paper Knife

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver paper knife. double sided sterling silver handle
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife

H 12.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in
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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife
19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife

H 26 in W 2 in D 2 in
Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good quality Edwardian silver gilt paper knife of narrow rectangular form, the handle with engine
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife
Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife

Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife

H 7.05 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 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 Paper Knife

Materials

Silver Plate

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900
French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

H 0.5 in W 6 in D 0.75 in
Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124 Very Rare. Exquisitely handmade with a leaf motif hollow handle
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare
Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare

H 5.5 in Dm 0.75 in
Fish Form Paper Knife
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved and Finely Painted Solid Olive Wood English, c1840 13.25" high x 15.5" wide x 2.5" deep (including stand) Finely carved and thin enough to double as a page turner, t...
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Paper Knife

Fish Form Paper Knife
Fish Form Paper Knife

Fish Form Paper Knife

Victorian Silver Apperley's Patent Combination Bookmark Leaf Holder Paper Knife
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare and ingenious Victorian silver patented combination bookmarker, leaf holder and paper knife
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1890s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Apperley's Patent Combination Bookmark Leaf Holder Paper Knife
Victorian Silver Apperley's Patent Combination Bookmark Leaf Holder Paper Knife

Victorian Silver Apperley's Patent Combination Bookmark Leaf Holder Paper Knife

H 5.12 in W 0 in D 0 in
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

Materials

Silver

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

H 16 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
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

Materials

Metal, 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

H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
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

Materials

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

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
Located in Paris, FR
interior, decorated in nashi-ji lacquer with a tray, an ink stone and a mizuhire. Punch and paper knife
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1790s Japanese Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako

18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako

H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 9.06 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 Paper Knife

Materials

Walnut

Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End
Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End

Large Wooden Paper Knife with Violin Scroll End

H 1.19 in W 1.26 in D 15.6 in

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Other

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Brass

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