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Antique Brass Figural Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Owl, circa 1900, Signed

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Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...
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Vintage 1920s British Letter Openers

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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. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
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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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Bronze

Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
By Christian Dior
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior. The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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