Vintage Letter Opener Knife
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife
A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on
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Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Ostrich Leather Handle Letter Opener with Brass Knife After Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ostrich handle letter opener with brass knife after Karl Springer. Beautifully designed, simple
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Italian Leather Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather gold embossed resin letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Leather, Resin
Letter Knife Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Letter knife by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
bears the signature of the maker. Measurements: 20x18.5x3.8 cm (dish), paper knife: 16x3x1 cm. The price
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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen. Letter knife in rosewood with silver inlay.
Danish Modern.
About 1960.
Measurements
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
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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1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
decorative and may have been produced as a letter opener desk set, or as a decorative knife set for display
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
H 1.25 in W 2 in D 14.25 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of scissors and letter opener in a handstitched, elephant gray leather scabbard by Paul
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1950s French Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Steel
H 10 in W 2.94 in D 1 in
Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950s
By Le Tanneur
Located in Paris, FR
11cm depth 5cm
Pencil case L 23cm x L 8cm depth 2.5cm
Letter-Openers with scissors and knife case L
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful set of SIX Large Dinner Plates by Mason's ironstone made during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1865.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Ironstone
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 dragon from the legend of 'St. George and the Dragon'. The lion just below the main orn...
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1920s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Openers, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English Victorian period letter openers from the 19th century, made of wood or horn, priced and sold $195 each. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, each of the...
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19th Century English Victorian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Wood, Horn
H 13.5 in W 1.25 in D 1 in
Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim for Cartier Paris.
Very rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1930. This beautiful box was spec...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Silver, Enamel
H 0.47 in W 3.27 in D 2.28 in
Antique Engliah Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive George V English sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collection
The pieces ...
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1930s British Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase by Diane Love
By Diane Love
Located in New York, NY
Handmade and hand-painted dark blue and brown glazed ceramic spherical bud vase by artist/designer Diane Love for Mikasa. Japan, circa 1970. Marked with brand stamp at underside.
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional antique ...
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1880s English Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom magnifying glass made from a Victorian parasol handle by K&H adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl detailing and gold-washed silver repousse. The handle is monogramed "RMC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Louis Kuppenheim 1934 Art Deco Mechanical Enameled Desk Box In 935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim.
Very rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1934. This colorful box is closely to mi...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver
H 0.55 in W 3.31 in D 2.87 in
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
These...
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Neo classic vesta box by Louis Kuppenheim.
A beautiful vesta box, created in Germany in the turn of the 20th century, back in the 1900. This superb pocket oval box was carefully cra...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.81 in W 0.98 in D 0.67 in
Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco fluted and partially gilt letter opener. The knife shaped silver opener features a fluted handle with gilt band and a tapering blade. An elegant and truly stylish desk acces...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Silver Plate
"Elephant Safari" Hand Painted Presentation Bowl Master Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is the only known example of this -Elephants Safari- Monumental Presentation Bowl & Master Work- Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
This is a wonderful handmade, ha...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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, England, year-hallmarked for 1900, Mappin and Webb - makers. Measures 8 1/2 inches lon...
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Early 1900s English Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
H 0.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in
French Perrier-Jouet Champagne Flutes Glasses Art Nouveau, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) vintage Perrier-Jouet French champagne flute glasses with iconic floral motif in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid to late-20th century, France. This iconic...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Glass
Vintage Fireplace Tools in Brass Metal Plated with Duck Heads
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fireplace tools in brass metal plated color with duck Mallard heads, circa 1980.
Vintage fireplace tools in brass lacquered with duck heads, French style.
Five-pieces, firepl...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Metal
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Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck II Letter Opener Knife Cane Wrapped Model '4828', Austria 1950s. Beautifully sculpted
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 8.67 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Letter Opener by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful letter opener / paper knife, no. 4727
Designed circa 1950 by Carl Auböck.
Horn with
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Horn, Leather
Letter Opener on a Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful letter opener / paper knife on a tray by Carl Auböck
Length of the knife: 20.6 cm, 8.11
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Horn, Leather
Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knife and Leather Sheath, 1960s
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tapio Wirkkala
'Puukko' knife and leather sheath, 1960s
Hackman Cutlery, Finland
1.25 high x 9 wide
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Sterling and Rosewood Letter Opener New Aztec
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant large Mexican Mid Century sterling letter opener made as a replica of an Aztec Knife. This
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hermès Paper Knife with 2 French Coins Made in Metal Argenté
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Step into a world of refined elegance with the 80's Vintage Hermès Letter Opener. Crafted with the
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1980s French Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Paper Knife with Horse Decoration Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, circa 1930
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
and ashtrays all the way to hand mirrors.
A nice example is this paper knife with a silhouette of
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Brass
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H 0.16 in W 1.19 in D 7.68 in
Sphere Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
Bronze letter Opener knife in 'Sphere' pattern. Features an undulating handle and hammered textured
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Clown Letter Opener or Paper Knife, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful antique French cast brass letter opener, beautifully cast with the terminal in the form
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
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H 8.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.63 in
1960s-1970s Rolls Royce Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot Paper Knife/ Letter Opener
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s-1970s Rolls Royce Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot paper knife/ letter opener
Rolls Royce letter
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Aubock Brass Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Carl Auböck letter opener in brass with dark brown handle in ostrich leather hand-stitched with
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Brass and Ostrich Leather Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Carl Auböck letter opener in brass with dark brown handle in ostrich leather hand-stitched with
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Daum Pate de Verre & Gilt Bronze Letter Opener
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum letter knife, the blue and orange pate de verre glass handle in the form of a merhorse
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Glass
Vintage Henning Koppel Letter Opener for Georg Jensen, 1990s
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish minimalist organically shaped paper knife in brushed stainless steel. Designed by Henning
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1980s Danish Minimalist Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Stainless Steel
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H 5.12 in W 0.99 in D 0.12 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Acorn' Pattern Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Georg Jensen paper knife or letter opener is in the famous 'Acorn' design which was conceived
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert Vintage Teckel Dachshund Letter Opener Paper Knife RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Letter Opener
Absolutely stunning, a rare collector item
Dachshund
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20th Century French Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Patek Philippe Sapphire Lapis 18 Karat Gold Horse Head Letter Opener
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and rare letter opener by Patek Philippe, cicar 1960-70s. The letter opener is designed
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
convex flutes.
This impressive letter opener/paper knife is fitted to the original presentation box
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20th Century Danish Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Desk Set by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
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Letter holder, blotter pad, pen holder with tray and knife blade letter opener.
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1950s Italian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Reed & Barton Francis I Silver Flatware Service
By Reed & Barton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Letter Opener
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1 Double
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20th Century Vintage Letter Opener Knife
French Brass Hunting Dog Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass hunting dog letter opener, paper knife
A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Brass Leather Letter Opener, Paper Knife, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid nickel-plated brass letter opener or paper knife with black leather handle
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Lizard Letter Opener Paper Knife Desk Accessory French c1930 Folk Art
Located in Mimizan, FR
Lizard Letter Opener Paper Knife Desk Accessory French c1930 Folk Art
Superb for your Desk
Good
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Italian Leather Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An Italian leather gold embossed and resin letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Leather, Resin, Acrylic
Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Mermaid, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful knife form Art Nouveau style letter opener with female mermaid repousse, circa
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1990s American Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Metal
Danish Silver, Art Deco Letter Knife
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silver (0.830), Art Deco letter knife.
Measures 22 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
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1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Vintage Hand Engraved Israeli Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Bezalel styled middle eastern type paper knife in partially hand engraved and patinated bronze
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1970s Israeli Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Swiss Made Pierre Cardin Fountain Pen Letter Knife Gold Tone
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sofia, BG
Les Plus De Pierre Cardin
Stunning vintage swiss made Pierre Cardin fountain pen and letter knife
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Paper Knife, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant vintage sterling silver letter opener with tassel, perfect for opening your
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1980s English Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980s Gucci Interlocking Logo Paper Knife Steel Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci letter opener, interlocking logo on handle, Made In Italy
Condition: vintage, 1970s/1980s
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1970s Italian Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Allan Scharff Solid Silver Georg Jensen Paper Knife Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen, Allan Scharff
Located in Brussels, BE
A paper knife (letter opener) designed in the nineties by Allan Scharff for Georg Jensen.
The
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1990s Danish Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1969 Sterling Silver Fox Head Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By J. B. Chatterly & Sons, Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver paper knife has a plain tapering blade.
This vintage letter opener is embellished with a
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1960s English Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Paper Knife Letter Opener Gift, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant vintage sterling silver paper knife perfect for opening your letters in style
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1980s Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Letter Opener / Clock Ltd. Ed
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Platinum finished limited edition clock/letter opener by Cartier features a tonneau-shape quartz
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1990s Swiss Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Other, Platinum, Base Metal
Midcentury Steuben Style Excalibur Paperweight
Located in Dallas, TX
. The Silver and brass sword (which acts as a practical letter opener) sits in the hole.
The crystal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Gucci Vintage Faux Bamboo Paper Knife, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage faux bamboo letter opener in chrome signed with Gucci and in very good vintage
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Georg Jensen Copper Grape Scissor and Letter Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen copper grape scissor and letter knife.
A beautiful pair of scissor and letter knife
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Copper
Dunhill Sylph Lighter and Letter Opener
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A silver plated Dunhill "Sylph" lighter and integral letter opener in the original Dunhill box
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1950s English Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Silver Plate
Excalibur
Located in SouthPort, CT
Excaliber in lucite with chrome and brass letter opener. Design inspired by King Arthur's legend
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1970s American Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Art Deco Rosenthal Porcelain Desk Set with Pure Silver Overlay by F. W. Spahr
By Friedrich Wilhelm Spahr, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Germany consisting of a dagger-shaped letter knife, a covered stamp box and tray with an enclosed
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20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Silver
H 4 in W 4.37 in D 6 in
Asprey "Blitz" Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An amazing and unique piece of World War II history is encapsulated in this unique letter opener
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1940s British Vintage Letter Opener Knife
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Iron
Cartier Gold Letter Opener
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A solid gold Cartier signed letter opener with stainless steel retractable bladed pocket knife set
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1960s British Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Gold
Silver Plated Letter Opener by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage letter opener / paper knife with a pierced grid of squares under a spinning brass cube
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
English Brass Paper Knife, 1934
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual English brass paper knife with Viking figure to top and engraved Norse ship decoration
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1930s European Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Brass
Early Georg Jensen "Ornamental" Sterling Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A Georg Jensen paper knife in sterling silver.
Both the handle and the blade are sterling silver
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Letter Opener Knife
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vintage Letter Opener Knife For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage letter opener knife you’re looking for. A vintage letter opener knife — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage letter opener knife you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage letter opener knife made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage letter opener knife that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hackman, Georg Jensen and Tapio Wirkkala produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Letter Opener Knife?
The average selling price for a vintage letter opener knife at 1stDibs is $511, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $2,073 for the highest priced.
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