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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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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver paper knife (or letter opener) by Omar Ramsden. The paper knife is
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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
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H 9.57 in W 0.73 in D 0.28 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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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted blue enamel letter opener/paper knife, Chester, England
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Silver

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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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

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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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver

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
Sterling Silver & Mother-of-pearl Paper Knife Birmingham 1907
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This sterling silver handled paper knife features a blade of Mother-of-pearl of lovely colour and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Vanity Box contains ten Sterling Silver lidded jars and perfume bottles all hallmarked by London
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
material unknown. -19th century silver plated water/oil circumcision cup saucer. -19th century sterling
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Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze, Metal, Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

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Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Sterling Silver Paper Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling silver paper knife for your home. A sterling silver paper knife — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage sterling silver paper knife now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver paper knife — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sterling silver paper knife bearing Arts and Crafts, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Tiffany & Co., Mappin & Webb and Crisford & Norris each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver paper knife that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Paper Knife?

The average selling price for a sterling silver paper knife at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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