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Period: 20th Century
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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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

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Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
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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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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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German Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass, Steel

Georg Jensen Continental, Letter Opener in silver
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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European 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Letter Opener With Sapphire
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful letter opener in Sterling Silver 925, 14k applicated gold and a small sapphire in the middle between the blade and the handle. Marked EB.
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20th Century Letter Openers

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Gold, Silver

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze letter opener By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9....
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers

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Bronze

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
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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English Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Pewter Letter Opener with the Image of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and solid silver pewter art nouveau letter opener featuring a lady - a wonderful decorative piece for any desk or work station.
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Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

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Pewter

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver letter opener. Additional Details: In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the end of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / 925 / © / 1995 Simply a wonderful letter...
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American Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Horse Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver plate letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside ...
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American American Classical 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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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French Classical Roman 20th Century Letter Openers

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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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English 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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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British Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
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...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener-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...
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English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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.
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European 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Enamel Letter Opener Asprey In Box
Located in Long Island City, 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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European 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare and Unusual Unger Brothers Jester Sterling Letter Opener from the 1900's. Wonderful detailing and unusual subject matter. 1900 USA. 9.5" x 1.85" x 1.25".
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American Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's
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...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Pewter

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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
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Egyptian 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Marble

Fabergè Paper Knife/ Letter Opener with Jade Blade
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely letter opener by Fabergè has all the hallmarks of their signature style. An ornate handle topped with a swan is attached to an absolutely stunning blade of carved and pol...
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Russian Baroque Revival 20th Century Letter Openers

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Jade, Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Bookmarker Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made sterling silver and turquoise bookmarker/page marker and letter opener, circa mid to late-20th century, Mexico. A great piece serving two in one - as a book...
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Mexican 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Sword Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Brieföffner mit Lederablage, 1950er Jahre, Vienna Österreich
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brass letter opener with leather tray, 1950s, Vienna Austria, good original condition
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Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey & Co c.1913
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century English solid silver letter opener by Asprey & Co LTD. This particular letter opener has a very quirky addition built into the handle, a small glass pane window which ...
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British Other 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

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...
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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Sterling Silver Equestrian Letter Opener by Hermes Paris
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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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Pineapple Sculptural Solid Brass Letter Opener
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Pineapple Solid Brass Letter Opener 7.75 long x 1 w x .13 thick Original vintage preowned condition Refer to images
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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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European Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Ceramic

Elias Pewter and Sterling Airplane Letter Opener 1991
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elias Pewter and Sterling Art Deco or Streamline Style Airplane Letter Opener. Dated 1991 on back. Nice condition and great styling!
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American Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Pewter

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
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Vintage Brass Letter Opener Seashell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Letter Opener Seashell in solid Brass. Unmarked, patina present. Light scuffs present. Dimensions: 6.63 Long x 1.13 W x .25 thick Preowned vintage ...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass

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...
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French Rococo 20th Century Letter Openers

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Porcelain

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Opener , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 24 cm W, 5 cm H, 7 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made fam...
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Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
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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English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century 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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German Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

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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English 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, 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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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
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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Italian 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
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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French Minimalist Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Copper and Sterling Silver Letter Holder
Located in New York, NY
This unique a elegantly detailed Arts and Crafts Copper and Sterling Silver Letter Holder originates from the United States, Circa 1910. Features ...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art Du Bronze
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. Remin...
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French Minimalist Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Lunt Silversmith Letter Opener Sterling 925 Desk Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a letter opener by Lunt Silversmith, 925 stamped. Dimensions: 8 Long x .63 W x .38 Thick Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curated...
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American Neoclassical Revival Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey & Co, c.1996
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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British 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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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Austrian Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Ormolu

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 1"D x ...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
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.
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Italian International Style 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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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European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Malachite

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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French 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

French Sculptural Silver Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully designed letter opener - uniquely sculptural and a compliment to any desk or work station from Modern to Traditional - Truly a standout and conversation piece. An out...
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Chrome

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