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Style: Victorian
Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

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

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass
Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass

Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Infantry sword shaped paper knife in brass. European made circa 1950-70. Measurements: L/H: 20 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations
English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations

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

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener
Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener

By Martin & Hall

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver and turquoise blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1866, R. Martin and E. Hall (doing business a...

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1860s English Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

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

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle

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

French Victorian Bronze Beethoven Letter Opener
French Victorian Bronze Beethoven Letter Opener

French Victorian Bronze Beethoven Letter Opener

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian bronze letter opener with bust of Beethoven.

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19th Century French Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Silver Eagle Page Turner
Victorian Silver Eagle Page Turner

Victorian Silver Eagle Page Turner

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Victorian Silver Eagle Page Turner from the late 19th Century crafted of 800 silver with faux ivorene bakelite blade. Ornately detailed eagle's head in 3D on end cap. 1890's ...

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1890s German Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder
English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder

English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian mahogany letter holder with tiered slotted dividers and brass handles on each side.

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19th Century British Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

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

THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant
THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant

THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant

Located in Miami, FL

An antique desk letter opener made in Thailand. This is an exceptional antique letter opener created for exportation in Thailand, back in the 1900. The sculptural letter opener has ...

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Early 1900s Thai Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Bone

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener

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 Sterling Silver Letter Openers by William Eaton, 1843
Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Openers by William Eaton, 1843

Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Openers by William Eaton, 1843

By William Eaton

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

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Located in New York, NY

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1960's Italian Brass Shopping Bag Set Magazine and Letter Holders
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By Gio Ponti

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare set of brass shopping bags from Italy, circa 1960. Both are stamped "made in Italy" on bottom. Fabulous as decoration together or use separate as magazine/letter bin. Both ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass
Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass

Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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1950s Italian Vintage Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

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Antique Italian Dolphin Venice Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s
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Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

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English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder
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Located in Pearland, TX

A superb English Edwardian repoussé brass letter rack, circa 1930. It has a charming fish and stylized foliate design with two slots for letters and correspondence and would be a han...

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1930s English Vintage Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener with Lion
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Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 20th Century, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle scul...

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By Atelier BAM

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Victorian Letter Openers

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Brass and Cane Letter Opener by Carl Aubock
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H 9.5 in W 1 in D 1 in

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By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

For five generations the design house of Carl Aubock has been turning ordinary objects like paperweights and bookends into extraordinary objects of beauty in an old town house in Vie...

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2010s Austrian Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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English Victorian Brass Letter Opener

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Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass letter opener with feather and leaf design handle.

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19th Century British Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Imperial Romanov Silver Gilt Letter Opener Czar Nicholas II 1870
Antique Russian Imperial Romanov Silver Gilt Letter Opener Czar Nicholas II 1870

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1860s Russian Antique Victorian Letter Openers

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By Deakin & Francis

Located in Miami, FL

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1880s English Antique Victorian Letter Openers

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Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rare piece of Sampson Mordan solid / sterling silver in the form of a paperknife with a novelty handle in the form of an owl with two fabulous original glass eyes. ...

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1890s European Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

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Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle
Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle

Large Antique Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with King Handle

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Very old solid brass paper knife with motifs of crowned kings to each side of the handle. We suspect it dates to around 1800 or possibly even earlier. Worn delicately to all its corn...

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19th Century Antique Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener

By Joseph Gloster

Located in New York, NY

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Located in London, GB

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Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife

By Henry Harrison

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.