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Place of Origin: European
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Openers, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English Victorian period letter openers from the 19th century, made of wood or horn, priced and sold $195 each. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, each of the...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

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Wood, Horn

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France. Representing fruits: apples, plums or cherries. Designer/Artist: Ernst Rischmann Very good antique cond...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Gucci Vintage Cross Hoofnail Envelope Opener, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage letter opener in chrome and the typical Gucci colors green and red patterns signed with Gucci and in good vintage condition.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

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Chrome

Italy 1850 Florentine Damascene Stiletto Dagger in Iron Silver and Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century Stiletto Dagger made in Florence An exceptional antique early 19th century Italian Florentine stiletto dagger with a beautifully and ...
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Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique European Letter Openers

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Gold, Silver, Steel, Iron

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

Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in the 1950s. The dog features a long...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

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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 Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted blue enamel letter opener/paper knife, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1922, H.E. and F.E. Barker of Barker Brothers, Ltd - makers. Measures almost 3/4 inches deep x 1/2 inch high (at highest point when lying flat) x 8 3/4 inches long. Lovely, etched pattern on sterling silver blade...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Sterling Silver

Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
Made in the Art Deco era, this splendid solid sterling silver letter opener has a handle featuring a handsome Fox's head, always highly sought-after. What makes this particularly ...
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1920s Vintage 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

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

Italian Scissor and Letter Opener Set in Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A compliment to any desk or work station, the pair of Scissors and letter opener are housed in a fine leather case the letter opener has a Celtic Design. The pair are also the perfec...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed
By Gusums Bruk
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden. Signed Bronze.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Sterling Silver, Steel

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

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 Novelty Sterling Silver Ruler Letter Opener
By George Neal & George Neal
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver letter opener. Made by George Neal & George Neal in London in 1900. In form and with dimensions of a 12-inch ruler. Tapering point for getting underneath th...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of scissors and letter opener in a handstitched, elephant gray leather scabbard by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes, Paris. This desk set was well-used by its once owner who was ap...
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1950s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Danese Milano Ameland Letter Opener in Stainless Steel by Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ameland is a double-edged paper knife in satin finish stainless steel and is the result of an astute simplification of the manufacturing process. The piece is made unique by its dins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A Chenus, a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period. Both pieces are decorated wit...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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 Rich...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck #7127 Letter Opener "Flat", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7127 letter opener "Flat", Austria 2022.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern European 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...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated Pen Holder and Letter Opener
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical style pen holder and letter opener. Add style, class and organization to your desk or nightstand. Dimension is for the holder. Letter opener: 7.75" L x 5/8" D. OFFERING ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Revival European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bronze Letter Holder Modelled as a Stork English, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco letter holder with a bronze stork head over a marble base. The beak opening to act as a letter holder. Dimensions: H 5.5cm W 14c...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Austrian Letter Opener and tray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful desk set comprises a letter opener and a small desk tray. The letter opener is made from nickel plates brass and has a leather wrapping....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

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 designe...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck #7211 Letter Opener "Turned", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7211 letter opener "Turned", Austria 2022.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Letter Opener
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Silvered metal letter opener with handle mimicking deer antlers.
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1960s Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Metal

Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

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.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

French Bulldog Letter Opener by Bailly, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French bulldog letter opener. This Art Nouveau letter opener is made of bronze and signed Bailly. Bailly Charles Eloy ( 1830 - 1895 ).  
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Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener 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...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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 desig...
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2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s 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

Carl Auböck #6086-1 Paperweight or Paperknife, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife by Carl Auböck.  
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2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

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

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

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

French 1920s Art Deco Letter Box Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1920s Art Deco letter box desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Horn Letter Opener in the Form of a Lizard
Located in London, GB
A wonderful quality Austro Hungarian letter opener in the form of a lizard - the realistically modelled lizard has inset glass eyes, the quality is superb and gives the lizard a very...
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1890s Victorian Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

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Sterling Silver

Open Letters Caucasian Rusian
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters Caucasian Rusian Circa 1900 Silver Solid Islamic inscriptions with Niele enamel.
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Early 1900s Islamic Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Bookmark #6086
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife with bookmark by Carl Auböck.   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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