1960s Letter Openers

A refined desk accessory by Hermès, Paris, this vintage letter opener dates to circa 1960s and features a finely detailed horse head in profile—an homage to the maison's deep equestr...

We are offering this wonderful and original Cow 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...

This highly elegant Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Letter Opener signed Tiffany & Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This piece features a handle and blade for...

Clean lines Modern design Letter Opener Silver  metal .38 h x 9 long x 1.25 Original vintage Refer to images

A rare vintage letter opener to adorn the finest of desktops, made from polished steel and with a gold plated horse spur handle. Just back from my silvers...

Beautiful Cartier sterling silver letter opener , Marked 75 , 6 inches.

This sleek and elegant Sterling Silver handle Deco Style Letter Opener is made by the company Gorham and originates from the United States, Circa 1960. With a slender profile and orn...

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 ...

Desk paper weight letter opener set designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful horse-...

Small sized unusual letter opener in 835/1000 silver. Topped by a relatively detailed dachshund. Swedish hallmark with 3 crowns and the control marking S. ...

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Letter Opener, US Eagle Seal, C1960. Given by President John F. Kennedy to Colonel Michael Paul. From the estate of Colonel Paul. Paul Michael Iogolevitch - 1901/1980, later known as Colonel Michael Paul was a violinist who joined the Russian Army at age 15 and fought in World War I. He migrated to the United States where he became wealthy in the petroleum industry. He founded the C. Michael Paul Foundation. Before Kennedy was elected President, when ever he traveled to Palm Beach to visit his mother and father, he stayed at his father’s estate on Ocean Blvd. After the election, his father's house would not accommodate both the Kennedy family and all of the Presidential entourage. So to offset these logistical problems, the presidential party usually stayed at the nearby estate of Colonel C. Michael Paul. Paul’s opulent estate had eight bedrooms, museum quality art on the walls, a panoramic floor-to-ceiling view of the ocean, a grand marble staircase, and a heated swimming pool. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was said to be very comfortable using the house. In addition, the house met her chief requirement of providing privacy with its' high hedges that completely surrounded the property. This allowed Caroline and John, Jr. to play in the outdoor fountain and swimming pool unseen and provided ample space for the machine-gun toting Secret Service officers to set-up and maintain a security perimeter. Kennedy also had a meeting with Golda Meir...

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 ...