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Place of Origin: European
Beautiful Eagle Authentic French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener '70s
By Gabriella Crespi
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the 1890s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze, marked at the backside ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Bronze Letter Opener inscribed "Hommage de la Tricalcine Oxymenthol" France 1910
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

"Noodle" the Dachshund Dog Letter and Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter and Bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

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Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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 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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener
Located in Meer, VAN
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener. A letter opener with a very distinct sable style design - early 20th century or even late 19th century. Shows a nice patina. About O...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
By Grey & Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London. The Stamp is the London Lion,...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Two Small Amber and Sterling Silver Handle Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Denmark, this set of two amber handled letter openers are made 925 Sterling silver. These are a perfect addition to any home office as a desk accessory for opening mail o...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling 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

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Malachite

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Ceramic

"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

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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

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 private workspace with this rare Gucci-designed luxury leather desktop accessory. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, this exquisite letter opener em...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 – attributed to E. Bernaud Description: Elegant and refined letter opener from the Art Nouveau period, made in France aroun...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902
By George Unite
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 Edwardian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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....
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Early 1900s Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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 ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Pewter

English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass letter holder featuring two compartments separated by highly decorative cast brass dividers with acorn finials and impressed domes, Condition: Good; Wear con...
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20th Century Victorian 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

Letter Opener Sterling Silver Blue Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped letter opener with rectangular base in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Base cm. 7.5 x 15.5 long letter opener cm. 21. Weight ...
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Early 2000s Islamic European Letter Openers

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Wood

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron
By A. Caron
Located in Norwich, GB
An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating in a blunt tapering point. Alexandre Caron (French, 1857-1932) signed 'A Caron', Le...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener with Authentic Fossil Manticoceras - Unique and Exclusive Design
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of history and sophistication to your desk with this unique letter opener with genuine ammonite. A luxury accessory with an unmistakable design made from a real Manticoc...
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2010s Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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...
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1970s Minimalist Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Letter Opener and Paperknife in Agate and Bone, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of letter opener and paperknife in agate and bone, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Letter opener: W 1.5 in, D 0.3 in, H 8.5 in Paperknife: W 1 in, D 0.3 in, H 7.
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1960s Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate

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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walter Bosse Cat Vienna Metal Letter Opener, Vintage Austria 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful Cat letter opener. The design dates back to the 1950s, the object is still handmade in Austria and is not marked. We believe that this one dates from t...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Ormolu

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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Steel

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 Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate, 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

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Mappin & Webb Solid Silver Royal Wedding Letter Opener, Boxed – 1981
By Royal Brierley
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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass and Cane Letter Opener by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
For five generations the design house of Carl Aubock has been turning ordinary objects like paperweights and bookends into extraordinary objects of beauty in an old town house in Vie...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800 Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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