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

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Techniqu...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Letter Openers

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Bronze, Tin, Copper, Metal

Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass
Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass

Vintage Islamic Dagger Style Letter Opener in Hand-engraved Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large artisan made hand-tooled/engraved dagger style paper knife in solid brass. It comes in a decorative sheath also in hand-engraved solid brass. It was made in either Turkey or an...

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20th Century Turkish Islamic Letter Openers

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Brass

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

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 blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

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19th Century Russian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Jade, Silver

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

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 perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

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1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Malachite and bone letter knives. Wonderful vintage letter openers with malachite handles. These would make a perfect gift for and office or functional luxury to use daily. Pric...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Malachite

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Located in Meer, VAN

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener. A letter opener with a very distinct sable style design - early 20th century or even late 19th century. Shows a nice patina. About O...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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Brass

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier France Bronze c. 1920s Dimensions: Length 21cm With a design inspired by the zodiac signs, th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

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 scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, made by Franz Bergmann Vienna Austria. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Letter Opener

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener Japan Wood, lacquer, paint c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Dating to the Meiji period, this superb letter...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Letter Openers

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Gold

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s

Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Danish Wave Series Desk Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. This piece has an at...

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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Letter Openers

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Metal

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 books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Writing set with blotter, inkwell, opener, seal, pen and original case
Writing set with blotter, inkwell, opener, seal, pen and original case

Writing set with blotter, inkwell, opener, seal, pen and original case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Writing set with blotter, inkwell, letter opener, seal and embossed silver pen with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 3...

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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design
Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design

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 Letter Openers

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Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze, enamel Late 19th Century Dimensions: Length 17.5cm This late 19th centur...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Letter Openers

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Bronze, Enamel

Letter opener in the shape of a knife with an embossed silver handle and large m
Letter opener in the shape of a knife with an embossed silver handle and large m

Letter opener in the shape of a knife with an embossed silver handle and large m

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Letter opener in the shape of a knife with an embossed silver handle and masks. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 39.42 grams. Dimensions: 22...

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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal

Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century. A magnificent letter opener in brass and metal with dragon / mythical creature. Wonderf...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

By Unger Brothers

Located in Riverdale, NY

Rare and Unusual Unger Brothers Jester Sterling Letter Opener from the 1900's. Wonderful detailing and unusual subject matter. 1900 USA. 9.5" x 1.85" x 1.25".

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor
Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor

Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor

By Alhoso of Solingen 1

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of scissors and letter opener features brass plated handles with engraved Arts and Crafts style decor, done in black matte enamel. The pieces are stored in navy leather ...

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20th Century German Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 power. It was made in Europe during the 19th century. It has indistinguishable mark...

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Letter Openers

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...

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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Letter Openers

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Brass

Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass

Located in New York, NY

A magnifying glass in brass with a turned rich wood handle, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very good condition ...

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Late 20th Century English Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern
Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of fine Italian brass-plated and stainless-steel scissors, letter opener, and grained leather case, Post-Modern design period//70s Modern, circa late-20th century, It...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Letter Openers

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Stainless Steel, Brass

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 Letter Openers

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Brass

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare minimalist Mid-Century letter opener from the 1960s, designed and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Handmade from a single piece of ...

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

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Horn

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete
Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnet France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 31.5cm Of notably large size, this letter opener is a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Showcasing the beauty of the Art Nouveau style...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Gold Animal Goat Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 23cm This letter opener was crafted around 1900, durin...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early-20th century, Sweden. Piece is hammered brass with an Art Nouveau leaf-design. Marked...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Brass

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's
Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's

By Just Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

One of a kind letter knife made by Just Andersen, Denmark in the 1930's with the original box from the Jeweller that the knife were bought from. Mint condition been laying in the bo...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Letter Openers

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Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Color: Brown Style: Mid-Ce...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Brass Propeller Pen Holder
Brass Propeller Pen Holder

Brass Propeller Pen Holder

$500Sale Price|20% Off

Brass Propeller Pen Holder

Located in New York, NY

A solid brass nautical style (boat) propeller pen holder, circa mid-20th century. A great accessory for a desk, home/office, etc.

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Mid-20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris

French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris

Located in New York, NY

A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Letter Openers

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Porcelain

Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener
Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener

Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener Continental Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: Length 21cm Crafted in the early 20th century, this...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

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1860s English Victorian Antique Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Letter Openers

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Brass, Pewter