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Period: 20th Century
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant desk. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B216 * Year: 1925-...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Bronze

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

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Sterling Silver

Édouard Marcel Sandoz letter opener of a silver-plated fish
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Édouard Marcel Sandoz Silver Fish Letter Opener Édouard Marcel Sandoz's Art Deco letter opener is a unique piece distinguished by its ingenious silver fish design. The piece is craft...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Letter Openers

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Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Torchon, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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

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Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Pattern Torchon, England, 1950s Price
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.    
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christofle silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener, 1970s, France. Unique and precious details.
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French Neoclassical Revival Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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

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Brass

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

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Steel

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...
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European Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
Located in Bath, GB
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 si...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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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

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Sterling Silver

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

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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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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Macassar

Vintage Indian Chief Bottle & Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charming desk set in cast bronze. Matching bottle and letter opener with Native American Indian Chief's to the handles. Heavy quality and wellmade. Measurements: H: 20/13 cm, W: ...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Bronze

Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked. Measurements: ...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver, Steel

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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English Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

French Art Nouveau Silver Plated Nude Lady Letter Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1930's Art Nouveau Silver Plated Letter Opener In the Shape of a Nude Lady
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French Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze letter opener By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 0.83"D x 0.13"H Good ...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

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 neck blending into the opener's blade. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1984, the makers mark is also present for the highly collectable silversmith, Sarah Jones. Excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" Sarah Jones is well known for her small decorative silver which is held in numerous collections including those of the royal family. Having sold her work for ten years at Camden Lock...
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British Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gilt Bronze Letter Opener with Figure of a Dog, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a nice collection of letter openers and a few were very special, this is one of them. A nice presentation of an adorable dog moving along on the handle portion of the lette...
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel Origin France Circa 1915 Gilded bronze Art nouveau style Excellent condition with some wear due to age. Jorel was a student of the sculptor Jean Carlus. He made bronze, ivory and chryselephantine figurines, as well as ivory jewelry...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

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Bronze

Letter Opener in Silver, decorated with a stag’s head from early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Letter Opener in Silver and beech, decorated with a stag’s head. Art Nouveau, from the early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use
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European Art Nouveau 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver

Stunning 20thC Asprey & Co 9Ct Gold & Nephrite Letter Opener, London c.1971
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning 20th Asprey 9K Gold & Nephrite letter opener, with arrowhead grip decoration to one side of the handle, comes in its original presentation box. Hallmarked English 9ct Gold...
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British Other 20th Century Letter Openers

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Gold

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Chrome

Modern Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful modern brass letter opener, circa 20th century, Europe. Dimension: 9.94" long/wide.  White French vide-poche catch-all shown also available, ...
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European Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Brass

Antique Hand-Carved Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with Bedouin Arabic Bust as Grip
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and rare antique. This hand-carved letter opener is a true work of art dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. This fine piece of Arab craftsmanshi...
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European 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Brass

Reed and Barton Silver Plate Horse Head Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate Reed and Barton horse head letter opener. A nice addition to any desk or work station. A handsome piece for the horse enthusiast, owner or trainer - the piece has fai...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

1980s Sterling Silver Swan Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver letter opener; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II cast sterling silver letter opener has a sabre shaped form. The arched terminal of this letter opener has been realistically modelled in the form of a swan's neck and head. Condition This vintage sterling silver letter...
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Great Britain (UK) Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Silver Plate

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Advertising Letter Opener by Hill. The letter opener has the original cover in faux leather with hammered texture. The metal had...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Primavera Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
“Primavera” Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener. Vintage chic desk accessory gilt metal letter opener with articulated radiating sunburst face on slender sh...
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French 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener Measures: 2" H, 11.5" L, 1" D
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English 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

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Silver

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small letter opener and / or Dagger. We like to think if you receive a love letter or valentine this is a letter opener, for bills and tedious documents it would be a dagger. The...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Silver, Steel

Silver Plated Equestrian Horse Head Letter Opener, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A silver plated equestrian letter opener with a horse's head handle. This is a must-have on any gentleman collector's wish list.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique Dirk Van Erp Hand-Hammered Copper Arts & Crafts Letter Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Rarely seen Arts & Crafts era Dirk Van Erp hand-hammered copper letter opener dating from the 1920s-early 1930s. Made in San Francisco, California. Signed on the back. In very nice o...
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20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Brass

Royal Brierley Crystal and Brass Letter Opener, Boxed, England
Located in Worcester, GB
Royal Brierley Crystal and Brass Letter Opener, Boxed, England A finely crafted letter opener by Royal Brierley, England, featuring a deeply cut faceted crystal handle and a tapered ...
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20th Century Letter Openers

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Crystal, Brass

Letter Knife Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Letter knife by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Ostrich Leather Handle Letter Opener with Brass Knife After Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ostrich handle letter opener with brass knife after Karl Springer. Beautifully designed, simple, elegant and functional for any desk, open letters or protect yourself!
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

belgian paper cutter
Located in Brussels, BE
belgian paper cutter
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Belgian Neoclassical Antique 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Antique Native American Indian Chief Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian sterling silver figural letter opener, ca 1910. Cast terminal in form of gaunt face surrounded by feather headdress. Neckcloth spills over onto round frame (vacant...
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American Edwardian 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Swedish modernistic silver letter opener made 1984 by Silver Master Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Swedish Silver Letter Opener made by Rey Urban 1984. Elevate your desk with this stunning handcrafted silver letter opener, made in 1984 by the renowned Swedish Silver Mas...
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Swedish Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Brass Letter Opener in Hoof Shape, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Cast brass letter opener in the shape of a hoof. reminiscent of midcentury Hermes home accessories. 
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American Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Sterling Silver Paperknife London 1971 By George Grant Macdonald
Located in Norwich, GB
An Elizabeth II Modernist sterling silver paperknife by George Grant MacDonald - London 1971. Fully marked to the terminal edge. The paper knife is of angular trapezoid form, the ou...
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English Futurist 20th Century Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on your desk ready for use, all in solid brass and go...
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Beaux Arts 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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

Bronze, Brass

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Bookmark By Sampson Mordan & Co c.1918
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century English solid silver bookmark. The top of the bookmark has an ornamental pheasant. A wonderful addition to any book lover or as a collectable item. This also can also be used as a letter opener. Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), Chester, year 1918 (S), Maker's mark SM Co...
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British Other Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Brass Color Nautical Letter Opener.
Located in Seattle, WA
Letter Opener with Anchor and Rope Details at the Top. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 W ; 2 D ; 1/4 H
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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