Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III York sterling silver meat skewer / letter opener made by Robert Cattle and James Barber; an addition...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George IV English sterling silver meat skewer or letter opener; an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional and large antique George IV sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener has a tapered form. The surface of this skewer is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of upon a naval crown thereon a fox passant, all below the plain circular ring loop finger piece. The reverse surface is plain and unembellished apart from the featured hallmarks. The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silvermsiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II. This impressive skewer is larger example of its type than you would expect to find. The original use of this item was purely as a silver meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. Given the evidence of the crest (with its label of three points charged upon the fox’s breast) engraved upon this meat skewer it was undoubtedly in the possession of Rear Admiral Edward Le Cras Thornbrough (born 1st March 1795 died 25th December 1857) the only surviving child of Admiral Sir Edward Thornbrough, GCB and his first wife, Ann Le Cras. Rear Admiral Thornbrough was son and grandson of Royal Naval officers. His father Admiral Sir Edward Thornbrough was a senior, long-serving veteran officer of the Royal Navy during the late eighteenth and early 19th century having seen action in the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars; whilst his grandfather was Commander Edward Thornbrough. Rear Admiral Thornbrough entered the Royal Navy in 1806 and saw action throughout the later Napoleonic period on both the Home and Mediterranean stations. He married Emily Raikes Garrett, the second daughter of Daniel Garrett, of Colt House, near Honiton in the County of Devon on the 30th November 1820. Condition This antique antique meat skewer...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener made by Paul Storr; an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This large antique Victorian sterling silver meat skewer or letter opener has a tapered form. The surface of this Paul Storr silver skewer...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener made by Mary Chawner; an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This large antique Victorian sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener has a tapered form. The surface of this skewer is embellished with a contemporary engraved initial ‘R’ below the plain circular ring loop finger piece. The reverse surface is plain and unembellished apart from the featured hallmarks. This fine example of antique silversmith was crafted by the renowned London female silversmith Mary Chawner. The original use of this item was purely as a meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. Condition This antique skewer...

This sterling silver and intricately engraved cigar case was made in London England in circa 1831, during the reign of King George IV. The top and bottom are both ornately engraved w...

A very nice silver magnifying glass with a feather handle, which could be used for opening letters as well. The magnification is good and works well. A compliment to any desk or work...

A classic Antique George IV sterling Silver Cup & Cover with two handles. The Lid and Cup are decorated with elegant chased designs and the lid has an impressive finial. The Trophy h...

Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in London.

Dimensions (l x w x h): 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.  

Original midcentury leather wrapped letter opener lighter with a blank monogram. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.