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Carl Auböck Paperknife #4233
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife by Carl Auböck with glanced splint.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, Feather and Pinecone Motif, 1890s to early 1900s A wonderful and original French Art Nouveau...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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: Elegant and refined letter opener from the Art Nouveau period, made in France aroun...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This letter opener, most likely done by the Bergmann Foundry is extremely rare. We have sold countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter o...
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Early 20th Century Other European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron
By A. Caron
Located in Norwich, GB
An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating in a blunt tapering point. Alexandre Caron (French, 1857-1932) signed 'A Caron', Le...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau late 19th century signed DeLaune, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Signed DeLaune D´Apres Rude, Late 19th–Early 20th Century An exceptional Art Nouveau bronze l...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1978 Fish Figural Metal Letter Opener, Austria This charming fish-shaped letter opener is a delightful example of late-20th-century design. Made of metal with a warm, aged patina, i...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Greece Art Nouveau Bronze Dragon Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, signed but can not find any information. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece dis...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Sailing Ship Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, signed G.Garreáu. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, ...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century English Solid Silver Paperknife Penknife Bookmark c.1868
By Henry William Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English solid silver paperknife bookmark. Hidden within the handle, a small retractable penknife is present. Hallmarked English solid silver (925 standard), Lond...
Category

19th Century Other Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck #7127 Letter Opener "Flat", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7127 letter opener "Flat", Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau early 20th century signed Rischmann, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Signed Rischmann, Late 19th–Early 20th Century An exceptional Art Nouveau bronze letter opene...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1502 * Year: 1934 * Condition: Good vintage condition. ...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff
By Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish organically shaped paper knife in brushed stainless steel. Designed by Allan Scharff in 90s and manufactured at Georg Jensen in Denmark. Marked: Georg Jensen, Denmark. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of sophistication to your private workspace with this rare Gucci-designed luxury leather desktop accessory. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, this exquisite letter opener em...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate

Letter Opener or Paper Cutter in Silver Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Letter opener in silver bronze Silver plated bronze letter opener 35/42 microns Measures: L: 218 mm, weight: 118 gr This letter opener is the handmade work of French designer Richard Lauret...
Category

2010s European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci set of magnifying glass and letter opener made of solid brass / Made in Italy Original mark on the item / comes in original box length 4.7 inches / magnifying glass dia...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Wheat Sheaf Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau ...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang Olufsen, 1970s
By Bang Olufsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Materials: ...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Scallop Seashell Design Sheffield
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
An English sterling silver letter opener with scallop seashell design, from sterling company Sheffield, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A beautiful sterling silver handle wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Large Georg Jensen silver letter opener, 1950s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined silver letter opener by Georg Jensen, designed by Swedish Prince Sigvard Bernadotte. Exemplifying Bernadotte's signature modernist style, this piece features sleek, clean l...
Category

1950s Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Vintage Austrian Art Deco Industrial Worker Bronze or Brass Letter Opener, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Solid Brass or Bronze Letter Opener, Austria, Art Deco / Industrial Brutalist Style A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass or bronze and modeled as an industri...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Solid Brass Nude Lady Letter Opener, Austria, Mid-20th Century A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass and modeled as a reclining nude female figure. This decor...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of fine Italian brass-plated and stainless-steel scissors, letter opener, and grained leather case, Post-Modern design period//70s Modern, circa late-20th century, It...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Primavera Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
“Primavera” Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener. Vintage chic desk accessory gilt metal letter opener with articulated radiating sunburst face on slender sh...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck #6086-1 Paperweight or Paperknife, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife by Carl Auböck.  
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang Olufsen, 1970s
By Bang Olufsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Materials: ...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
Category

1940s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

German Steel Letter Opener with Spiral Bakelite Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful German Steel Letter opener with a unique persimmon Color Bakelite Swirled handle. A compliment to any desk or work station - lovely laying out on peaking out of a cylind...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet Style Leather Letter Opener
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adnet Style leather letter opener with magnifying glass, France 1950's Camel leather with signature white contrast stitching Great gift idea!
Category

1950s Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey Co, c.1996
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century British solid silver letter opener, terminating with a woven silver decoration mounted with a lapiz cabochon, in its original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

20th Century British Solid Silver Letter Opener, Asprey Co c.1913
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century English solid silver letter opener by Asprey & Co LTD. This particular letter opener has a very quirky addition built into the handle, a small glass pane window which ...
Category

20th Century Other European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Color: Brown Style: Mid-Ce...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Cylindrical silver message holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver message holder in relief cylindrical shape, resting on a wooden base with corded support. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Absent. Weight: 1141.55 grams. D...
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20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Palo santo wood envelope holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Envelope holder in rosewood with embossed silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 772.54 grams. Dimensions: 15cmx12cm. Co...
Category

19th Century Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Palo santo wood envelope holder
Palo santo wood envelope holder
$300 Sale Price
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Silver letter opener with high relief of the Caravel St. Michael on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener with high relief of the Caravel St. Michael on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 66.45 grams. Dimensions: 22...
Category

20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
FLUORO CALCIFORTE letter opener. FLUORO CALCIFORTE dental pharmaceuticals. Antique Fluoro Calciforte advertising letter opener. Mermaid shape, boat prow. Brass/bronze in very good co...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Enamel Letter Opener Asprey In Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique early 20th century English silver letter opener by Asprey and Co. Of an elongated form, the handle is adorned with blue, white and red enamel and a cut-out silhouette of a dog. Struck on the handle: Asprey No. 558762, also bears London 1916 silver hallmarks and the makers mark on the blade. Antique Silver Letter Openers...
Category

Early 20th Century European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 Art Deco European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Letter Opener vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

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 desk. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B216 * Year: 1925-...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Brass Figural Letter Opener, Bakota Style, Gabon, 20th Century This striking brass letter opener is crafted in the Bakota style of Gabon, Central Africa. The piece displays elegant ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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, England, year-hallmarked for 1900, Mappin and Webb - makers....
Category

Early 1900s Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top of blade. Beautiful light ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Letter Opener Art Nouveau early 20th century signed Rischmann, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Superb Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Bug, Flower & Leafs Motif Signed Rischmann, Late 19th–Early 20th Century An exceptional Art N...
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category

1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle. Engraved signature on reverse GUCCI Made In Italy Original black leather case with Gucci stamp on back.
Category

Late 20th Century International Style European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

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 books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art Du Bronze
By Monique Gerber
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Remin...
Category

1970s Minimalist Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
Category

1990s Other European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo European Letter Openers

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Sterling Silver Letter opener "pointer dog" handle
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver letter opener, hand-shaped from a raw sterling silver sheet. The handle, depicting a hunting dog surrounded by flowers and leaves, was cast, chiseled, curved, and sol...
Category

2010s Other European Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century. A magnificent letter opener in brass and metal with dragon / mythical creature. Wonderf...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christofle silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener, 1970s, France. Unique and precious details.
Category

1970s Neoclassical Revival Vintage European Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

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