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Place of Origin: European
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

19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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 Folk Art Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 silver letter opener
By Geschutzt
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 Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
By Hermès
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 Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener in Shape of Seahorse '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

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 Late Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
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 Other European 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 Organic Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
By Allen & Darwin Silver 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver and light blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1905, Allen and Darwin - makers. Sterling silver ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Open letters by C. villain
By Jean Garnier
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 Empire Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

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 Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

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 Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
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1990s Other European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European 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....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Édouard Marcel Sandoz letter opener of a silver-plated fish
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Édouard Marcel Sandoz Silver Fish Letter Opener Édouard Marcel Sandoz's Art Deco letter opener is a unique piece distinguished by its ingenious silver fish design. The piece is craft...
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20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Modern 20th Century French Solid Silver Letter Opener By Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 20th Century French solid silver letter opener by Cartier, crafted in a sleek, flat design with a sharp pointed end. Embellished with four stamp cut schnauzer dog motifs. Pres...
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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

Jean Filhos for Christofle Silvered Bronze Erotic Letter Opener Nude, 1974 Franc
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury silvered erotic letter opener or bookmark with nudes by the French artist Jean Filhos, (1921-2002) This model was created as the official 1974 ...
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1970s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Large Georg Jensen silver letter opener, 1950s
By Georg Jensen
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 Vintage European 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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Rabinet D'Enfert Paris 1970 Rare Desk Set Duo 24kt Gold Gilding & Silver-Plate
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Ravinet D' Enfert
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Gold, Silver, 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 European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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

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

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Torchon, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1970s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Horse Head Vienna Bronze 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

Brass, Bronze

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey & Co, c.1996
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century British solid silver letter opener, terminating with a woven silver decoration mounted with a lapiz cabochon, in its original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925...
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Pattern Torchon, England, 1950s Price
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.    
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christofle silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener, 1970s, France. Unique and precious details.
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1970s Neoclassical Revival Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Letter Openers louis XV style in bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze Letter Openers,the facesare decorated with foliage and crosspieces, original condition
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1890s Louis XV Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...
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1920s Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
By Richard Comyns
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces. The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant desk. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B216 * Year: 1925-...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Silver Plated Nude Lady Letter Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1930's Art Nouveau Silver Plated Letter Opener In the Shape of a Nude Lady
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Vintage English Solid Silver Novelty Golf Club Letter Opener, London 1984
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous twentieth century solid sterling silver letter opener, English in origin and made from solid sterling silver fully hallmarked for London 1984. Cast in the form of a gol...
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1980s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling 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 Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Steel

Stunning Solid Silver Swan Letter Opener by Sarah Jones
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful top quality letter opener by the well renowned modern silversmith, Sarah Jones. This beautiful example has a handle created from an elegant Swan's head with it's long neck blending into the opener's blade. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1984, the makers mark is also present for the highly collectable silversmith, Sarah Jones. Excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" Sarah Jones is well known for her small decorative silver which is held in numerous collections including those of the royal family. Having sold her work for ten years at Camden Lock...
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1980s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Letter Opener Sterling Silver Blue Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio 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

Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel Origin France Circa 1915 Gilded bronze Art nouveau style Excellent condition with some wear due to age. Jorel was a student of the sculptor Jean Carlus. He made bronze, ivory and chryselephantine figurines, as well as ivory jewelry...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School letter opener. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid macassar ebony and the handle is a stylish shaped otter. In very good ori...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Macassar

Modern Brass Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful modern brass letter opener, circa 20th century, Europe. Dimension: 9.94" long/wide.  White French vide-poche catch-all shown also available, ...
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20th Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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 Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated Equestrian Horse Head Letter Opener, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A silver plated equestrian letter opener with a horse's head handle. This is a must-have on any gentleman collector's wish list.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener Measures: 2" H, 11.5" L, 1" D
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Late 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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