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Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s 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 piece ...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 ...
Category
British Art Deco Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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
...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver Enamel Letter Opener Asprey In Box
Located in New York, 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...
Category
European Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
French Classical Roman Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
English Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
European Early 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...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Ormolu
Burl Stamp Box
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood stamp box with brass hinge, circa early to mid-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Dimensions: 2.63" Depth x 3.38" Width.
Category
European Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Burl
Dachshund Dog Vienna Silver Plate 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Russian letter opener designed by Leonid Kochergin.
This is a very handsome luxurious desk letter-opener, created during the imperial Russian period in the city Saint Petersburg, be...
Category
Russian Neoclassical Antique Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Fish
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Fish.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Emerald Green Dyed Equine Shagreen Letter Opener of Page Turner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco letter opener or page turner in emerald green stained equine shagreen over wood. Equine shagreen is a finely grained leather made from the hide of a donkey, mule, horse or o...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
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...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
"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...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
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...
Category
Swedish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
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 Early 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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Silver
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 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 Early 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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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 Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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-...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 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...
Category
German Art Deco Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Macassar
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
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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 ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
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...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 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...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
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
Category
European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Antique Letter Opener, Ohligs Solingen
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
European Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Wood
Antique Letter Opener, Horses, Max Le Verrier
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener, Max Le Verrier.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique Dirk Van Erp Hand-Hammered Copper Arts & Crafts Letter Opener
By Dirk Van Erp
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Copper
belgian paper cutter
Located in Brussels, BE
belgian paper cutter
Category
Belgian Neoclassical Antique Early 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...
Category
American Edwardian Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
British Other Vintage Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
