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LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Russian letter opener designed by Leonid Kochergin. This is a very handsome luxurious desk letter-opener, created during the imperial Russian period in the city Saint Petersburg, be...
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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener – France, circa 1920s–30s An exceptional and imaginative French Art Deco bronze letter opener, cast in the form of a bird's talon grasping...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Metal Letter Openers

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Bronze

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s. Italian desk set scissors and letter opener with leather black pouch. Classic and traditional luxury desk l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener-Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1921, Mappin and Webb - makers. The guilloche enamel shimmers with a golden hue in the light. Enamel is on one side of the handle. The all sterling silver blade...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
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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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Open letters by C. villain
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif Excellent condition signed on the side FRENCH, 1853-1910 Jean Garnier was born in Mou...
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1910s French Empire Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist who specialized in very fine bronze desk items...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1900, Mappin and Webb - makers....
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Early 1900s English Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Letter Opener Seashell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Letter Opener Seashell in solid Brass. Unmarked, patina present. Light scuffs present. Dimensions: 6.63 Long x 1.13 W x .25 thick Preowned vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20h century golden brass and leather letter opener/knife by the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès Paris Material: metal, brass, leather, copper, zinc Technique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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 ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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 Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply amazing Tortoise Shell letter opener with a sterling silver handle one of the best I have seen. Its a very beautiful looking piece and in one of the photos shows the tortoise ...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Paperknife #4233
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife by Carl Auböck with glanced splint.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener with carved bone horse handle. A charming early 20th-century Chinese letter opener featuring a finely carved b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver

Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate letter opener - a large and well designed letter opener in silver plate - ergonomically designed and weighted on one end for easy handling and an artful design - handsom...
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20th Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Magnifying Glass with a Feather Handle Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice silver magnifying glass with a feather handle, which could be used for opening letters as well. The magnification is good and works well. A compliment to any desk or work...
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20th Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box
Located in Roma, IT
I offer you for sale an item from times gone by, which today is no longer extremely useful on our desks, unless, as in this case, the beauty and glamor of the object make us forget i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Boho Tiffany Studios Letter Opener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your desk or bookshelf with this exquisite vintage letter opener, attributed to the iconic Tiffany Studios. Showcasing timeless Art Deco-inspired detailing and a richly patin...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Model #4828 Cane and Steel Knife
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4828 cane and steel knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished steel and handwoven cane. Price is per item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

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...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener in Shape of Seahorse '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Very peculiar letter opener designed by Gabriella Crespi in '70s. The letter opener has a very beautiful handle in shape of seahorse, the object is in metal. There is the signature o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Mappin & Webb Solid Silver Royal Wedding Letter Opener, Boxed – 1981
Located in Worcester, GB
Mappin & Webb Solid Silver Royal Wedding Letter Opener, Boxed – 1981 A finely crafted solid sterling silver letter opener by esteemed British silversmiths Mappin & Webb, created to ...
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Late 20th Century British Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Mid-20th Century English Pewter Letter Opener
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Mid-20th Century English Pewter Letter Opener England, circa 1950s Pewter A finely cast English letter opener or paper knife, crafted in pewter with a decorative handle f...
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Mid-20th Century British Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century French Letter Opener Nicely Decorated with Green Stone on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French metal letter opener decorated with two woman's head on both sides ending with a green stone on the top. France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
$299 Sale Price / item
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Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set
Located in Denton, TX
Gold leaf design on bankers green leather holder with nickel plated letter opener and D shaped handle forged scissors.
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20th Century North American Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
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 Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Gilded Bronze Letter Opener and Seal of a Knight with Banner
Located in London, GB
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze letter opener and seal depicting a medieval knight in armour holding a banner. The knight stands upon a scrolling base...
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1880s French Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Dirk Van Erp Hand-Hammered Copper Arts & Crafts Letter Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Rarely seen Arts & Crafts era Dirk Van Erp hand-hammered copper letter opener dating from the 1920s-early 1930s. Made in San Francisco, California. Signed on the back. In very nice o...
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Early 20th Century Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Copper

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 Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass and Horn Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a stunning and large letter opener in brass with a horn handle. The piece is impressive and shines bright. A compliment to many settings - a funcktional piece of art on any desk or...
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20th Century Organic Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This letter opener, most likely done by the Bergmann Foundry is extremely rare. We have sold countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter o...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Othmar Zschaler Tourmaline Handle Letter Opener
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k and sterling by Othmar Zschaler, Switzerland. This letter opener has a striking visual presence showcasing Othmar Zschaller's flawless design sensibilities. The hand...
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1970s Swiss Organic Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Art nouveau silver letter opener
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 Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey & Co c.1913
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century English solid silver letter opener by Asprey & Co LTD. This particular letter opener has a very quirky addition built into the handle, a small glass pane window which ...
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20th Century British Other Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head
Located in New York, NY
Fun and Whimsical antique figural letter opener of a man with a fly on top of his head. And that face, truly a great expression and a piece of sculptural art! Most likely pewter or s...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Letter Opener or Paper Cutter in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Letter opener in silver bronze Silver plated bronze letter opener 35/42 microns Measures: L: 218 mm, weight: 118 gr This letter opener is the handmade work of French designer Richard Lauret...
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2010s French Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition to our diverse flatware collection These fine antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter opener has a plain tapered form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the skewer are embellished with chased decorated shell designs below the plain circular ring loop finger piece. The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. Condition These antique letter openers...
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1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Georg Jensen silver letter opener, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined silver letter opener by Georg Jensen, designed by Swedish Prince Sigvard Bernadotte. Exemplifying Bernadotte's signature modernist style, this piece features sleek, clean l...
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1950s Danish Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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: ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rabinet D'Enfert Paris 1970 Rare Desk Set Duo 24kt Gold Gilding & Silver-Plate
Located in Miami, FL
A desk set duo designed by Ravinet D'Enfert. Fabulous pieces, made in Paris France by the very exclusive luxury accessories house of Rabinet D'Enfert, back in the 1970's. The work...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass letter knife or bookmark, made by George Unite, Birmingham, England, date marked 1902. The head of William Shakespeare, the English playwright, poet, and actor is cast in th...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation gift to someone in the royal family, either the British or the Russian, the knife was ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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 Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Leaf Letter Opener
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand-forged iron letter opener with a fluid, vine-like handle terminating in a curled leaf form. The blade is textured with linear striations, tapering to a fine point.
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20th Century Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Iron

Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Antique 20th Century Japanese Solid Silver & Enamel Geisha Bookmark c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Japanese solid silver & enamel bookmark. The bookmark features a geisha dressed in the a Japanese kimono dress. Throughout the dress is multicoloured enamel fill...
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20th Century Japanese Other Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A small gold gilt 'rope' style desk letter mail holder, circa 1960s. Piece is metal with a gold gilt overlay in a rope design. A great piece for desk to hold small papers, etc., show...
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Mid-20th Century Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Copper Arts and Crafts Letter Opener in the Style of Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful example of Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper. Hand-crafted classic design with a hammered texture; a welcome addition to the Arts and Crafts space. The letter opener is ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Metal Letter Openers

Materials

Copper

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