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Period: 20th Century
Stylish English Solid Silver Letter Opener, c.1973
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stylish 20th English solid silver letter opener, designed with a flat "S" shaped handle with reeded detailing finishing in a rounded point. Inscribed on one side of the letter opener is "From K, 17th Sept 1980". Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1973 (s), Makers mark Grant MacDonald Silversmiths (George Grant MacDonald...
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British 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Elephants
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Elephants. So beautiful, very nice condition!
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Rosewood

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The letter opener was carefully hand carved out of horn. It was produced in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influe...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Leather

English Brass Desk Set Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
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English 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Opener, Horses, Max Le Verrier
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener, Max Le Verrier. So beautiful, very nice condition!
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vienna Art Nouveau Lady Figure Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Danville, CA
Art Nouveau lady figure bronze letter opener Here is a Art Nouveau bronze letter opener. Front of handle depicts a Nouvea Woman Dis...
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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20th Century 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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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Letter Opener with Signature
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener.
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
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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Swedish Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paper Cutter by Lucienne Lazon (1910-2007), France
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Paper Cutter by Lucienne Lazon (1910-2007), France
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Brass Letter Opener with Leather Case Made in Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass Letter opener with leather case. The brass letter opener has a matte finish with black line details and fits nicely in its case when not in use. Made in Germany, the ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

Rabinet D'Enfert Paris 1970 Rare Desk Set Duo 24kt Gold Gilding & Silver-Plate
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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Madonna, c. 1910-1920
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Madonna. So beautiful, very nice condition!
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Paper Weight Letter 0pener in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
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-...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Letter Opener, Bird, with Signature
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Opener, Ohligs Solingen
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category

20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by 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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
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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English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hoof Letter Opener Made in Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof letter opener, made in Austria. The piece, in the style of Ralph Lauren, is a compliment to many settings, especially those that are more organic ...
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Rustic 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Chrome

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

Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...
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Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
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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British Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and 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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English Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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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British Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Magnifying Glass with a Feather Handle Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice silver magnifying glass with a feather handle, which could be used for opening letters as well. The magnification is good and works well. A compliment to any desk or work...
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Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Ruler Letter Opener
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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English Victorian Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Vintage Cross Hoofnail Envelope Opener, 1970s
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Chrome

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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century 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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Austrian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Pewter

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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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Auböck letter opener, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Auböck letter opener made of brass and rattan, , 1950s, Austria
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Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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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French Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
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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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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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English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian desk/letter organizer...
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Greek Revival 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Materials

Bronze

Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
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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French Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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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European Neoclassical Revival 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

"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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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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

Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

Stunning Solid Silver Swan Letter Opener by Sarah Jones
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 ...
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British Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

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