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Material: Wood
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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Gold

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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Wooden Letter Holder, France, 1940s
Wooden Letter Holder, France, 1940s

Wooden Letter Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant wooden desk letter holder, crafted from veneer with contrasting grain patterns that highlight the material's rich character. Its three-tiered design allows for the easy or...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa, Early 20th Century. Beautiful and hand made letter opener in solid ebony, made in Africa in the beginning of the 20th century. Depicting a sty...

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Early 20th Century African Arts and Crafts Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Ebony

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900
Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900 Item e7760 An unusual antique desk accessory designed in the form of a historic rifle with fixed bayonet. The woode...

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Letter Opener in Silver, decorated with a stag’s head from early 20th Century
Letter Opener in Silver, decorated with a stag’s head from early 20th Century

Letter Opener in Silver, decorated with a stag’s head from early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful Letter Opener in Silver and beech, decorated with a stag’s head. Art Nouveau, from the early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with Bedouin Arabic Bust as Grip
Antique Hand-Carved Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with Bedouin Arabic Bust as Grip

Antique Hand-Carved Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with Bedouin Arabic Bust as Grip

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautifully handcrafted and rare antique. This hand-carved letter opener is a true work of art dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. This fine piece of Arab craftsmanshi...

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Early 20th Century European Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Italian Letter Opener
Italian Letter Opener

Italian Letter Opener

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Letter Opener

Located in New York, NY

An Italian wood and leather letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is blonde wood with a dark brown leather handle with hand-applied gold tooling/embossing. A beautiful ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Burl Stamp Box
Burl Stamp Box

Burl Stamp Box

Located in New York, NY

A burl wood stamp box with brass hinge, circa early to mid-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Dimensions: 2.63" Depth x 3.38" Width.

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Early 20th Century European Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Burl

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite English Victorian period letter o...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Wood

Silverplate Faceted Letterholder
Silverplate Faceted Letterholder

Silverplate Faceted Letterholder

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts & Crafts silver plate toast rack / letter holder with an oak base (maker\'s plaque on bottom)

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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Oak

Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set
Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set

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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head
Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head

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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Vintage Wooden Letter Opener With Folk Style Art on Handles.
Vintage Wooden Letter Opener With Folk Style Art on Handles.

Vintage Wooden Letter Opener With Folk Style Art on Handles.

Located in Seattle, WA

Makers Mark Reading “Spindlermuhle” on the Back. Translate From German to a Town in the Czech Republic. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 8 W ; 1 1/2 D

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1970s Folk Art Vintage Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

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Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s
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Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

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Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

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H 9.65 in W 8.08 in D 6.11 in

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Letter Openers

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Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Saint Clément Style, 1960s
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By Saint-Clément

Located in Miami, FL

French mid-century ceramic vase in the style of Saint Clement crackle finish pieces. Good quality craftsmanship. Unmarked. Measures: 6 1/8" diameter x 12" high.  

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Ceramic

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.
Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

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H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Brussels, BE

Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 16 cm W, 10 cm H, 8 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in th...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letter Openers

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Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
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Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass

By George Hope

Located in New York, NY

Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham, England, 1906, Geo. Hope - maker. Measures almost 9 inches long x 3 3/4 inches diame...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wood Letter Openers

Materials

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GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
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H 4.73 in Dm 1.58 in

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By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century Italian Wood Letter Openers

Materials

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Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969
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Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969

By Yonel Lebovici

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France 1969. This nickel plated spiral shaped letter holder was made in a limited product...

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Chrome

Antique Italian Dolphin Venice Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique Italian Dolphin Venice Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique Italian Dolphin Venice Bronze 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 Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark
Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

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By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve . This well designed accessory is the perfect piece for easy access to your papers...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Letter Openers

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife
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Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

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Circa 1913-23 French Paper Knife

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1913-23 French paper knife. Wood burned & stained with gilding to resemble marquetry. Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, former director Cleveland Museum of Art. 15 7/16" x ...

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Early 20th Century Other Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Carved Red Handled Letter Opener in Brass and Brass Finial
Carved Red Handled Letter Opener in Brass and Brass Finial

Carved Red Handled Letter Opener in Brass and Brass Finial

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A carved resin or wooden handled brass letter opener. The handle is a saturated Chinese red shade, with a brass finial. A compliment to any office, desk or work station.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark

Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark

By Frantz Hingelberg, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rosewood letter opener from the office of Jens Risom marked with the Jens Risom "R" and also marked Franz Hingelberg - Denmark very rare collectors item - have not been able ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letter Openers

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Rosewood

Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s
Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s

Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans Hansen. Letter knife in rosewood with silver inlay. Danish Modern. About 1960. Measurements: L 22.5 cm. X D 2.0 cm. In excellent condition.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Letter Openers

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By Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

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Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s
Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s

Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s

By Hans Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unique hand-finished letter opener in solid rosewood. It has an inlaid silver and enamel plakette with a bee. It was made by silversmith Hans Hansen in Denmark between 1950-60. Due t...

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Located in New York, NY

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Mexican Sterling Brass Letter Opener
Mexican Sterling Brass Letter Opener

Mexican Sterling Brass Letter Opener

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H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 8 in

Mexican Sterling Brass Letter Opener

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a sterling brass letter opener made in Mexico in the 1940s. Made in the Art Deco period, inspired by William Spratling. Elegant solid rosewood handle. Add a b...

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