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Style: Victorian
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual paper knife in solid brass. Its top depicts a Celtic cifer with symbolism of both love and power. It was made in Europe during the 19th century. It has indistinguishable mark...
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19th Century European Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Imperial Romanov Silver Gilt Letter Opener Czar Nicholas II 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare & important antique Russian Imperial silver gilt & Mother-Of-Pearl letter opener, which belonged to Czar Nicholas II and was taken from the Winter Palace during the 1917 ...
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1860s Russian Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

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...
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20th Century British Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite English Victorian period letter o...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Horn, Wood

Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation gift to someone in the royal family, either the British or the Russian, the knife was ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Tiffany American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver paper knife. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Serpentine and integral with hollow handle tapering into flat blade. Handle has allover f...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

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1930s American Vintage Victorian Letter Openers

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19th Century Bronze Sculpture "The Letter"
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of man reading a letter or proclamation. Marble base, 19th century. Unsigned.
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Bronze

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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Postmodern Patinated Brass Double Desk Letter Tray Paper Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in patinated brass finish with black enamel lining by Mc Donald Products of Buffalo New York. Very nice accent to any executive desk
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DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1888 Victorian Ivory Letter Opener In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
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Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
Located in Bath, GB
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1890s European Antique Victorian Letter Openers

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Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
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By William Warr
Located in New York, NY
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Victorian letter openers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian letter openers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage letter openers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian letter openers made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original letter openers, popular names associated with this style include George Neal & George Neal, Gibson & Langman, and Sampson Mordan & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for letter openers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $2,485 while the average work can sell for $925.

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