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Sword Letter Opener

Brass Sword Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.
Category

20th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Brass Sword Letter Opener
Brass Sword Letter Opener
$175
H 6.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in
Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.44 in W 8.25 in D 1.13 in
Silver letter opener in the shape of a sword with acanthus leaf reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener in the shape of a sword with acanthus leaf reliefs on the handle
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Silver letter opener in the shape of a sword with acanthus leaf reliefs
Silver letter opener in the shape of a sword with acanthus leaf reliefs
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
H 8.67 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Opens letters in silver with symbols of Portugal, profusely embossed Aviz sword
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener cut out with symbols of Portugal, Aviz sword profusely embossed
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Antique 19th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Recent Sales

Vintage Spanish Sword Letter Opener Set, circa 1940s
Located in Redding, CA
Vintage Spanish sword set circa 1940s unusual model. perfect for the bar, office or cave.
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fabulous English Sterling Silver and Citrine Sword Letter Opener, 1929
By Joseph Cook Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning desk-top letter opener made from solid sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham
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Vintage 1920s British Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edward VIII Sterling Silver Novelty Sword Letter Opener by Asprey, 1936
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
, is modelled to look like a sword. The letter opener measures: 10" (25.5cm) in length, by 3" (7.5cm
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Heavy Sterling Amethyst Letter Opener Sword, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare wonderful quality heavy sterling silver, gold and amethyst letter opener, engraved with
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Early 20th Century Letter Openers

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Letter Opener B2125
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sword shaped letter opener features an ornate flower design and a smooth polished oval that would be
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Antique Late 19th Century Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sword-Form Letter Opener
By Redlich Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver, sword-form letter opener, Redlich & Co., New York, Ca. 1895. @11" long
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Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Unusual Sword Shaped Letter Openers Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Unusual Sword Shaped Letter Openers Collection We have never seen the like of
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Scottish Solid Silver Letter Opener, Military Basket Hilt Sword Design
Located in London, GB
subject, this letter opener has been crafted in the form of a Scottish basket-hilted sword, reduced in
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Selection of Desk Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danese letter opener measures 8.5"L and is priced at $150. 6) The brass sword form letter opener measures
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Selection of Desk Accessories
Selection of Desk Accessories
H 2 in W 34 in D 4 in
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
brushes with gold-lacquered caps and a miniature sword-shaped letter opener with a lacquered scabbard and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty Sword Letter Opener by Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in London, London
opener, is modelled to resemble a sword. The letter opener measures 8"(20.5cm) in length, by 1.5"(4cm
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Plated Sword Style Letter Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Spanish silver plated letter opener in the shape of a vintage sword. The piece is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bone Veneer Sword Form Letter Opener and Scabbard
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive Japanese carved and scrimshaw bone veneer letter opener in the form of a large sword
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Letter Openers

Materials

Bone

Samurai Sword Faux Bamboo Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Folk Art Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sterling Letter Opener of Lord Nelson s Sword
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique item that will make a great gift. It is a Tiffany and Co. makers Sterling letter opener
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Vintage 1950s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sword letter opener by JAS Aitchison.
Located in London, GB
A very unusual letter opener or paperknife in the form of a sword, with red lined hand guard and
Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Basket-Hilted Broad Sword Letter Opener, E.H. Stockwell, 1873
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Sterling Silver replica Scottish Basket-hilted broad sword letter opener with scabbard
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceremonial sword letter opener by Hermes, c. 1950
Located in London, GB
A very stylish letter opener or paperknife in the form of a ceremonial sword, the outer chrome
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
stand. One sword is a propelling pencil and the other is a paper knife or letter opener. By Sampson
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Spanish Sword Letter Opener Set, circa 1940s
Located in Redding, CA
A beautiful set of three letter openers mounted on a carved wooden plaque, with hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spanish Sword Letter Opener Set, circa 1940s "Fantastic"
Located in Redding, CA
This fantastic set is waiting to be included in the collection you have, the workmanship is top notch, the enamels bright and in excellent condition as is the plaque, nice details ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

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Materials

Metal

Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
$11,722 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
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Materials

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Category

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category

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Materials

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Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Malachite and bone letter knives. Wonderful vintage letter openers with malachite handles. These would make a perfect gift for and office or functional luxury to use daily. Pric...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Malachite

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
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H 0.25 in W 8.12 in D 1.25 in
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
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Materials

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Sterling Silver Chinese Cigarette 420 Business Card Holder with Repoussé Dragon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category

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Materials

Sterling Silver

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By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
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Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

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Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular and very unique letter opener. Silver plate or Pewter, however it's the design that makes the piece so great. A compliment to any desk, or work station, in a residence ...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

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Materials

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By Paolo De Poli, Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Category

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Materials

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Paolo De Poli Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950
Paolo De Poli Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950
$1,800
H 2 in W 8.69 in D 3.75 in
Silver Plate Hand Hammered Lidded Box with Rounded Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Silver Plate

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Sword Letter Opener For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sword letter opener you’re looking for. Each sword letter opener for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sword letter opener, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sword letter opener, those designed in Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sword letter opener has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey International Limited, Joseph Cook Sons and Sampson Mordan Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sword Letter Opener?

A sword letter opener can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,003, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $2,200.

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