Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Creator: Martin & Hall

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

$795

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, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1866, R. Martin and E. Hall (doing business a...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener

$891Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...

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1990s Italian Other Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design

$475

H 2.25 in W 8 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

A substantial sterling silver-plated letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

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Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener

$2,079

H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener

By Gucci

Located in Bath, GB

I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Letter Opener With Sapphire

$419

H 0.12 in W 0.63 in D 7.6 in

Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Letter Opener With Sapphire

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful letter opener in Sterling Silver 925, 14k applicated gold and a small sapphire in the middle between the blade and the handle. Marked EB.

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20th Century Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver

Silver French Christofle Letter Opener

$450

H 3.75 in W 2 in D 0.13 in

Silver French Christofle Letter Opener

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage French desk accessory by Christofle, this elegant silver-plated letter opener is a refined example of 20th-century decorative craftsmanship. Featuring a circular medallion ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Two Small Amber and Sterling Silver Handle Letter Openers

$445 / set

H 0.4 in W 5.5 in D 0.5 in

Two Small Amber and Sterling Silver Handle Letter Openers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Denmark, this set of two amber handled letter openers are made 925 Sterling silver. These are a perfect addition to any home office as a desk accessory for opening mail o...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Pen Holder and Letter Opener

$525Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.18 in Dm 2 in

Silver Plated Pen Holder and Letter Opener

Located in Sheffield, MA

Neoclassical style pen holder and letter opener. Add style, class and organization to your desk or nightstand. Dimension is for the holder. Letter opener: 7.75" L x 5/8" D. OFFERING ...

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20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800

$520

H 0.25 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800 Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art nouveau silver letter opener

$850

H 12.21 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in

Art nouveau silver letter opener

By Geschutzt

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Artnouveau silver letter opener opens letters with partridge motif Art nouveau style Material silver and vermeil Origin Austria Circa 1900 Perfect condition Sealed behind 900 and Ges...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

$1,500 / set

H 9.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant

$1,005

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 0.25 in

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant

By Richard Comyns

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces. The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener

$800

H 0.6 in W 8.08 in D 0.56 in

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Previously Available Items

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

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H 0.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 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, England, year-hallmarked for 1903, Ebenezer and Richard Martin (Martin and Hall) - maker...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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H 0.5 in W 8 in D 1 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, England, 1905, Martin and Hall - Makers. Measures 8 inches long x 1 inch deep (at d...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Victorian, Sterling Silver, Deep Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

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H 7 in Dm 3 in

Victorian, Sterling Silver, Deep Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver and deep pink guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, 1895, Martin & Hall makers. Pink guilloch...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Questions About Martin & Hall Desk Accessories

Who are the Martin Brothers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
The Martin Brothers are a team of brothers known for producing stoneware during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wallace, Walter, Charles and Edwin Martin established their factory in London in 1873. Their company, Martin Brothers, became famous for their whimsical bird figurines, nicknamed Wally Birds. Explore a selection of Martin Brothers pottery on 1stDibs.
What are hall trees for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Hall trees are a type of furniture, generally used for an interior entranceway. It can hold shoes, jackets, bags and other items and provides compact storage for smaller places. Shop a collection of hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Maison Martin Margiela?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Maison Martin Margiela, now simply called Maison Margiela, is a French fashion house founded in 1988. It was first founded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela and takes inspiration from avant-garde styling. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Maison Margiela pieces.
Why did Agnes Martin paint?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Agnes Martin painted because of religious reasons. She viewed producing art as a form of spiritual meditation, borrowing from concepts of Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalist philosophers. Shop a collection of Agnes Martin art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a hall tree used for?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A hall tree is a piece of furniture that holds coats, bags, hats, and other apparel and accessories in an entryway or hallway. Shop a collection of vintage, and contemporary hall trees from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Where should a hall tree be placed?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Where a hall tree should be placed is largely a matter of personal preference, but generally, you will want to display one near the door that you use most frequently. You can put it in a mudroom, a foyer or an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hall trees.
What is a hall tree called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A hall tree is sometimes called a hat tree, a hat stand, a coat rack or a coat stand. However, hall tree is also a common name for a piece of furniture used to store coats, hats and other accessories. Shop a collection of hall trees on 1stDibs.
What made Martin Parr famous?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
What made Martin Parr famous was his early work in documentary photography. During the 1970s, series like The Non-Conformists caught the eye of collectors and curators. In 1986, his project The Last Resort, which documented the experiences of vacationers in Brighton, England, became widely known. His profile has further increased through his authoring of around 40 photobooks and exhibitions of his work held worldwide. Find a diverse assortment of Martin Parr photography on 1stDibs.
Who is the designer for Maison Martin Margiela?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
John Galliano is currently creative director of the French fashion house Maison Margiela, previously called Maison Martin Margiela. In the past, he has been the creative director for Givenchy and Christian Dior. Browse a range of expertly vetted Maison Margiela pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What happened to Maison Martin Margiela?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
The story of what happened to Maison Martin Margiela is one of changes in creative direction. In 2009, Martin Margiela left the celebrated fashion house that he founded, and during the subsequent years, the brand lacked a creative director to guide its work. That changed in 2014, when John Galliano took on the role. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Maison Martin Margiela apparel and accessories.
How do I date Walker and Hall silver?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To date Walker and Hall silver, use an authoritative reference to decode the mark found on the piece. The silversmith used a variety of hallmarks over the years, making it easy to determine an approximate manufacturing date. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Walker and Hall silver decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
What is another name for a hall tree?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A hall tree, which can also be called a hat tree or a clothes tree, is a stand that can hold hats, jackets, bags and shoes. You can shop a collection of hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Other names for a hall tree include clothes tree, hat tree, and hatrack. Hall trees come in many shapes and sizes and remain as popular as ever. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is Walker & Hall real silver?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Yes, Walker & Hall silver is generally real. However, pieces made by the silversmith usually aren't solid silver. Most silver wares produced by Walker & Hall are silver-plate, meaning they consist mostly of a base metal to which a thin layer of genuine silver is applied. Shop a selection of Walker & Hall silver wares on 1stDibs.
How do I wear Maison Martin Margiela sneakers?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The upscale sporty style of Maison Martin Margiela sneakers gives them versatile styling possibilities. While how you wear them is up to personal preference, they can be dressed up with a breezy sundress, paired with classic jeans and a tee, or dressed down with joggers and a tank. Shop a selection of Maison Margiela sneakers on 1stDibs.
How do I spot fake Maison Martin Margiela?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The key to spotting fake Maison Martin Margiela products is quality. The Maison Margiela brand is known for designer-level craftsmanship and materials. An authentic Maison Margiela product should have neat, even stitching, a crisp logo and high level of attention to detail. Shop an array of expertly vetted Maison Margiela pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
How many paintings did Agnes Martin make?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
Agnes Martin made around 450 paintings over the course of her life. However, no one knows the exact number. After she developed her grid system in 1960, Martin destroyed all of her earlier pieces, so it's possible that many works were lost. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Agnes Martin art from some of the world's top galleries.