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

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

$5,807

H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

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

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

Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife

By Thomas Callow & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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

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

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$423

H 5.71 in W 1.26 in D 0.12 in

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced

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Late 19th Century British Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron
Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron

By A. Caron

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Bronze

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

$607

H 7.88 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. 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

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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

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

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield

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Early 1900s English Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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

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

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

20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret

$319Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.37 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver and turquoise blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife

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1860s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

$2,502Sale Price|35% Off

H 1 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Thread, Mixed Media

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern
American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

By Hayes & McFarland 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

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19th Century Paper Knife
19th Century Paper Knife

19th Century Paper Knife

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H 7.88 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

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H 6.7 in W 12.8 in D 9.8 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

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

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

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

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

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H 0.25 in W 1.75 in D 15.44 in

Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1913-23 French paper knife. Wood burned & stained with gilding to resemble marquetry

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Wood

Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife
Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife

Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife

Located in London, by appointment only

A very unusual steel dagger paper knife made from a single piece, the faceted blade bears a

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Steel

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

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

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning duo of an antique banded agate paper knife / letter opener / page turner together with a

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Agate

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

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

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

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

Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed
Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed

Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed

Located in Bath, GB

A fine and charming figural letter opener or paper knife made from solid cast brass with a novelty

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rare piece of Sampson Mordan solid / sterling silver in the form of a paperknife with a novelty handle in the form of an owl with two fabulous original glass eyes. ...

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1890s European Late Victorian Antique 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

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

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener

Located in New York, NY

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

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1890s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

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

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim

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H 4.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.8 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

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

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

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver letter opener/paper knife with blue guilloche enamel handle, Sheffield

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife

By Joseph Gloster

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener paper knife, Birmingham, England

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1850s English Victorian Antique 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

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

By Henry Harrison

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel - mounted letter / opener paper knife

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1880s English Victorian Antique 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

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

William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By William Eaton

Located in New York, NY

William IV, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, London, year

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1830s English William IV Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau period, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories

By Castellani

Located in Glasgow, GB

Immerse yourself in the divinity of this late 19th-century Italian letter opener, attributed to the masterful Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, Italy. Crafted with meticulous arti...

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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France. Representing fruits: 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

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife

By William Warr

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver-mounted mother of pearl letter opener, Birmingham, England, William Warr - 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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique English Dragon Letter Opener in Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A circa 1920-30 fine quality English brass dragon letter opener or paper knife. It depicts the

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1920s English Hollywood Regency Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener

By Walker & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver and blue and black guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener/paper knife

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique 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

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Joseph Gloster

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and mint green guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Birmingham

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1850s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Allen & Darwin Silver 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and light blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840
Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

By Master AB

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175

By Battersea

Located in Katonah, NY

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

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1750s English Neoclassical Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Enamel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife

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H 12.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in

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

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

19th Century Victorian Brass Paper Knife

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A Victorian polished brass paper knife, the handle is probably a depiction of Samson. Good quality

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Brass

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

Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife

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H 7.05 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 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

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

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

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H 0.5 in W 6 in D 0.75 in

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual French Napoleon paper knife with mother-of-pearl blade and silver plated figure of

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Early 1900s French Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

Fish Form Paper Knife
Fish Form Paper Knife

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

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

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

Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife
Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife

Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen
19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

Located in Firenze, IT

French late 19th century Napoleon III metal and enamel letter opener paper knife and ink pen

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener

Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

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

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1890s English Victorian Antique Paper Knife

Materials

Silver

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

18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako

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H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 9.06 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

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Materials

Metal

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By GF Modern, Greenapple

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Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knife

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Walnut, Lacquer

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Located in Reading, Berkshire

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Knife

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Brass

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By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Paper Knife

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Aluminum

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Paper Knife

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Metal

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$36,000

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19th Century English Regency Antique Paper Knife

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Leather, Mahogany

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Antique Paper Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique paper knife for your home. An antique paper knife — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique paper knife you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique paper knife, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique paper knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Martin & Hall, Allen & Darwin Silver and Charles & George Asprey are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Paper Knife?

Prices for an antique paper knife can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $167 and can go as high as $37,430, while the average can fetch as much as $850.