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Period: 20th Century
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 ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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....
Category
English Antique 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company, Attleboro, Mass, circa 1950s. Retailed at Neiman Marcus. Measures: Ruler is 8 1/2 inches l...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior.
The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
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 ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Antique Tiffany & Co. Waldorf Astoria USS Maine Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and historical antique bronze letter opener by luxury maker Tiffany & Co. originally issued in limited numbers on December 21st, 19...
Category
American 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze "Zodiac" letter opener
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.5"W x 1"D x 0.38"H.
Good original vintage ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Malachite
Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set
Located in Denton, TX
Gold leaf design on bankers green leather holder with nickel plated letter opener and D shaped handle forged scissors.
Category
North American Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
French Rococo 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener with carved bone horse handle.
A charming early 20th-century Chinese letter opener featuring a finely carved b...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Silver
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener in Shape of Seahorse '70s
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
British Victorian 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900.
This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...
Category
French Jugendstil Antique 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Vintage Boho Tiffany Studios Letter Opener
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your desk or bookshelf with this exquisite vintage letter opener, attributed to the iconic Tiffany Studios. Showcasing timeless Art Deco-inspired detailing and a richly patin...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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".
Category
American Art Nouveau Antique 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...
Category
European Hollywood Regency 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...
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate letter opener - a large and well designed letter opener in silver plate - ergonomically designed and weighted on one end for easy handling and an artful design - handsom...
Category
Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Brass and Horn Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a stunning and large letter opener in brass with a horn handle. The piece is impressive and shines bright. A compliment to many settings - a funcktional piece of art on any desk or...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Handled Magnifying Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage brass handled magnifying glass, circa 1980s. #4348
Category
American 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century 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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Antique 20th Century Japanese Solid Silver & Enamel Geisha Bookmark c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Japanese solid silver & enamel bookmark. The bookmark features a geisha dressed in the a Japanese kimono dress. Throughout the dress is multicoloured enamel fill...
Category
Japanese Other 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
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...
Category
Austrian Other 20th Century 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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century 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...
Category
Swiss Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Copper Arts and Crafts Letter Opener in the Style of Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful example of Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper. Hand-crafted classic design with a hammered texture; a welcome addition to the Arts and Crafts space.
The letter opener is ...
Category
Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
English 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
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...
Category
French Empire Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
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...
Category
Italian Other 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period, sterling silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
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 ...
Category
English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Austrian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century 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.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Gold Plate Letter Opener with Felt Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold plate letter opener with felt case. A beauty on any desk - a great gift for Father's Day.
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Gold Plate
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 ...
Category
French Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
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....
Category
Scandinavian Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, 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.
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Agate
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...
Category
French 20th Century 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...
Category
Danish Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
Set of Three Natural Antler Tips & Brass Desk Accessories
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of three (3) natural antler tips desk accessories are backed with brass base. Perfect for an executive desk, two paperweights and a letter opener. Rich natural coloring an...
Category
American Black Forest 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Auböck letter opener, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Auböck letter opener made of brass and rattan, , 1950s, Austria
Category
Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A small gold gilt 'rope' style desk letter mail holder, circa 1960s. Piece is metal with a gold gilt overlay in a rope design. A great piece for desk to hold small papers, etc., show...
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
French 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Copper and Brass Letter Opener with Hammered Side Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and lovely letter opener - perfect for any desk or work station. The brilliant contrast of the brass and bronze is a lovely addition to any desk.
A look of hand crafted el...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Copper
