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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
Category

Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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
Category

1920s British Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal

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
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 – attributed to E. Bernaud Description
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Copper

Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Letter Opener and Seal of a Knight with Banner
Located in London, GB
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze letter opener and seal depicting a medieval knight in armour
Category

1880s French Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Silver letter opener with reliefs on the handle and blade with floral engravings
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener with embossed handle and floral-engraved blade. Metal: Silver
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal

Silver letter opener with coin relief on top and cross on the blade.
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener with coin relief on top and cross on the blade. Metal: Silver
Category

19th Century Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant
Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Silver letter opener with engraving on the blade and a goblin s head on the hand
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener with engraving on the blade and a goblin's head on the handle
Category

19th Century Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Brass

Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Metal

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Édouard Marcel Sandoz Bronze Macrurus Desk Letter Opener
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Édouard Marcel Sandoz Bronze Macrurus Desk Letter Opener. Édouard Marcel Sandoz's Art
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener

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

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Owl Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Owl Letter Opener crafted of 800 grade silver with celluloid and glass eyes. Charming
Category

1880s German Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver

Hermes Letter Opener, 1960s, France
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Elegant Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal.Beautiful light
Category

Early 1600s French Art Deco Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal

Reed Barton Silver Horse Head Letter Opener
By Reed Barton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton letter opener in silver plate with a horse head.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver

Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maria Theresa Austria-Habsburg 1780 Silver Coin Letter Opener The coin is orignal and authentic
Category

18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition
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1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers have a tapered form with a circular ring loop finger
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener
Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Located in Stamford, CT
knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.
Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/letter opener/bookmark; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional and rare antique
Category

1910s English Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/letter opener; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian
Category

1880s English Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mary Chawner Victorian Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
By Mary Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener made by
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1830s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Georgian York Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
By Robert Cattle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine antique George III English solid silver meat skewer / letter opener*, in sterling standard, has a
Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
By John Langlands I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver meat skewer/letter opener* has a tapered form. The surface of this antique solid silver meat
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer/Letter Opener
By John Langlands I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver meat skewer/letter opener* has a tapered form. The surface of this antique 18th century meat
Category

1770s British Georgian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Craft or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern letter opener By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener circa 1910. Unknown craftsman with fine
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1910s American Antique Letter Opener

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser has a swirling
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Carved Letter Opener With Sculpted Monkeys
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Meiji period letter opener. An exceptional letter opener, created during the imperial
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone letter opener
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Deer Head Letter Opener Sculpture Paperweight Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative paperweight and Letter opener sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Mappin Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ball, Black Co. Sterling Silver Medallion Letter Opener Featuring Mars, C 1862
By Ball Black Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ball, Black & Co. Sterling Silver Medallion Letter Opener Featuring Mars, Circa 1862, 43 Grams A
Category

Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener-Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener, Sheffield, England, year
Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Bronze

FABERGE 1915 Moscow Odessa St Petersburg Empty Box For a Letter Opener Object
By Fabergé
Located in Miami, FL
An empty box for a letter opener, created by Faberge. This is an empty antique presentation box
Category

1910s Russian Neoclassical Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Georg Jensen Ornamental Sterling Silver Letter Opener No. 121
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern letter opener. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Ornamental Pattern no
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Located in Munich, Bavaria
made out of base metall. The letter opener is a fine, very thinn slice of agate, no thicker than 2 mm
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Letter Opener

Materials

Agate

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Antique Letter Opener For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique letter opener available at 1stDibs. An antique letter opener — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique letter opener, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique letter opener bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique letter opener that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Sampson Mordan Co. and William Eley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Letter Opener?

Prices for an antique letter opener start at $150 and top out at $34,500 with the average selling for $775.

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