Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

About the Item

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 metal craftsman. It has no signature. Measurements: H/L: 24.5 cm, W: 2.5 cm (blade), handle length: approx. 10.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Superficial ware and patina consistent with age. The blade has been polished/cleaned.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782236587832

More From This Seller

View All
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...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aviation inspired paper knife in solid brass. Distinct art deco styling. It was made in Scandinavia during the 1920s or 30s. It has previous owners initials to one side of the blade....
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
$607 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Free Shipping
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked. Measurements: ...
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Steel

Vintage Indian Chief Bottle & Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charming desk set in cast bronze. Matching bottle and letter opener with Native American Indian Chief's to the handles. Heavy quality and wellmade. Measurements: H: 20/13 cm, W: ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative inkwell with two small lovebirds and original ink-glass. Manufactured by Kayserzinn in Germany circa 1910. It features a rustic authentic patina and the original silver-pl...
Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

You May Also Like

Italian Brass Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple and elegant Italian Brass letter opener with a silver plate blade. The styling of this piece is very simple and sophisticated - a compliment to any desk or work station and ...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Copper and Brass Letter Opener with Hammered Side Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and lovely letter opener - perfect for any desk or work station. The brilliant contrast of the brass and bronze is a lovely addition to any desk. A look of hand crafted el...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
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...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian desk/letter organizer...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass Letter Opener
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
German Steel Letter Opener with Spiral Bakelite Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful German Steel Letter opener with a unique persimmon Color Bakelite Swirled handle. A compliment to any desk or work station - lovely laying out on peaking out of a cylind...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Recently Viewed

View All