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Place of Origin: European
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 Arts and Crafts European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georg Jensen Continental, Letter Opener in silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Georg Jensen Continental letter opener. Handle made of sterling silver, blade made of stainless steel. Stamped: Georg Jensen, Sterling, Denmark Measures: 19,5 cm
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Model #4233 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4233 brass and leather paper knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished brass and handwoven brown leather. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Enamel Letter Opener Asprey In Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique early 20th century English silver letter opener by Asprey and Co. Of an elongated form, the handle is adorned with blue, white and red enamel and a cut-out silhouette of a dog. Struck on the handle: Asprey No. 558762, also bears London 1916 silver hallmarks and the makers mark on the blade. Antique Silver Letter Openers...
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Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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 by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s 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 piece ...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Letter Holder in Stainless With Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant mirror shine, Letter holder like new condition circa 1940's stamped made in Italy great for Mid Century Danish Modern Deco decor.
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20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage sterling silver scottie dog letter opener, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
An amazing vintage sterling silver letter opener. It is crafted from solid sterling silver and has a very well detailed and designed little scottie dog. Perfect for the Scottish ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of sophistication to your workspace with this rare Gucci-designed luxury leather desktop accessory. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, this exquisite letter opener embodies r...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
By Monique Gerber
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...
Category

1970s Minimalist Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century Classical Roman European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Dachshund Dog Vienna Silver Plate Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s 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 antique piece ...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked S...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Carl Aubock Polished Brass Letter Opener #4233
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass letter opener #4233. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, origin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Pewter

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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Letter-opener with silver handle in the shape of an owl.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative letter-opener with a silver handle in the shape of an owl. Early 20th c. The silverstamps are inexplicit.
Category

Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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 Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari in 1961. Produced by Danese Milano in the 1960s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped wi...
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design style, circa early to mid-20th century. A desk letter mail holder with beautiful bird d...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Ceramic

GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci set of magnifying glass and letter opener made of solid brass / Made in Italy Original mark on the item / comes in original box length 4.7 inches / magnifying glass dia...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Burl

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1901, Mappin and Webb - makers. The agate has d...
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris Beautiful letter opener with a horse head handle and decorated with vertical lines towards the tip, signed on the bottom. Mea...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle. Engraved signature on reverse GUCCI Made In Italy Original black leather case with Gucci stamp on back.
Category

Late 20th Century International Style European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Exceptional, Elegant and Heavy Brass Letter Opener by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Mid-Century Modern letter opener. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in solid brass and leather. Measurements: Length 8.07 in. (20...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
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 Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Emerald Green Dyed Equine Shagreen Letter Opener of Page Turner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco letter opener or page turner in emerald green stained equine shagreen over wood. Equine shagreen is a finely grained leather made from the hide of a donkey, mule, horse or o...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European 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 ...
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Fish
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Fish. So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant letter opener set having a sophisticated handle made of erica, the precious wood used to make luxury pipes, combined with an elegant and decorative element made of ebony wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & 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....
Category

Early 1900s Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Austrian Ormolu Dog Motif Letter Opener, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Ormolu dog motif letter opener, Circa 1900, With subtle art nouveau influences, the well cast ormolu letter opener, rests on either side or upright...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Ormolu

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener-Mappin & Webb
By 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...
Category

1920s Edwardian Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
Category

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

Materials

Malachite

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo European Letter Openers

Materials

Porcelain

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 Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Wood

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 Jugendstil Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1888 Victorian Ivory Letter Opener In .925 Sterling Silver
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian letter opener designed by Deakin & Francis. Beautiful desk letter opener, created in Birmingham England during the Victorian era, back in the 1888. The letter opener was c...
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1880s Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box
By Gucci
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 Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4828 Cane and Steel Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

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