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Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978
Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978

Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978

Located in Nuernberg, DE

1978 Fish Figural Metal Letter Opener, Austria This charming fish-shaped letter opener is a delightful example of late-20th-century design. Made of metal with a warm, aged patina, i...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s
Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s

Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage Solid Brass Nude Lady Letter Opener, Austria, Mid-20th Century A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass and modeled as a reclining nude female figure. This decor...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s

Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible vintage piec...

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1960s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s
Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s

Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic early 20th-century Austrian bronze figural letter opener, beautifully cast and finished with a rich, original patina. This highly collectible antique piece exemplifies the ...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage
Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage stainless steel letter opener , which includes a knife and small scissors. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Stamped. Clean modern design. Dimension...

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 – attributed to E. Bernaud Description: Elegant and refined letter opener from the Art Nouveau period, made in France aroun...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Austrian Art Deco Industrial Worker Bronze or Brass Letter Opener, 1930s
Vintage Austrian Art Deco Industrial Worker Bronze or Brass Letter Opener, 1930s

Vintage Austrian Art Deco Industrial Worker Bronze or Brass Letter Opener, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage Solid Brass or Bronze Letter Opener, Austria, Art Deco / Industrial Brutalist Style A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass or bronze and modeled as an industri...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s
FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

FLUORO CALCIFORTE letter opener. FLUORO CALCIFORTE dental pharmaceuticals. Antique Fluoro Calciforte advertising letter opener. Mermaid shape, boat prow. Brass/bronze in very good co...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy
Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy

Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy

Located in Nuernberg, DE

We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style
20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style

20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Brass Figural Letter Opener, Bakota Style, Gabon, 20th Century This striking brass letter opener is crafted in the Bakota style of Gabon, Central Africa. The piece displays elegant ...

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20th Century French Folk Art Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique

Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...

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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria
Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Mid Century Modern Desk Accessory 50's
Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Mid Century Modern Desk Accessory 50's

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Mid Century Modern Desk Accessory 50's

Located in North Miami, FL

This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory
1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern Advertising Letter Opener by Hill. The letter opener has the original cover in faux leather with hammered texture. The metal had...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Letter Opener
Art Deco Letter Opener

Art Deco Letter Opener

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco letter opener Bronze material with brown patina Circa 1928 Origin France Reason: female figure Signed and dated LUCIEN BAZOR.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.

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$339

H 6.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in

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By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...

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Unknown letter openers for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown letter openers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown letter openers, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original letter openers by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown letter openers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $3,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $193.
Questions About Unknown Letter Openers
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