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
Sword Letter Opener
Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 24cm The design of this striking letter opener...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
$268Sale Price|20% Off
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. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Silver letter opener in the shape of a sword with acanthus leaf reliefs
$525Sale Price|30% Off
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.
Category
20th Century European Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
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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
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H 7.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.63 in
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 1929. The maker's initials are also present for the silversmith, Joseph Cook and Son...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edward VIII Sterling Silver Novelty 'Sword' Letter Opener by Asprey, 1936
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H 0.79 in W 10.04 in L 0.79 in
Edward VIII Sterling Silver Novelty 'Sword' Letter Opener by Asprey, 1936
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
., this stylish, sterling silver letter opener, is modelled to look like a sword. The letter opener measures: 10" (25.5cm) in length, by 3" (7.5cm) across the guard, and weighs 2.85 ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Heavy Sterling Amethyst Letter Opener Sword, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The letter opener in the form of a small sword with braided grip, cross guard of art nouveau design centering a gold (acid tested disc on either side), surmounted on either side at t...
Category
Early 20th Century Letter Openers
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Letter Opener B2125
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver letter opener, circa 1869. No monogram. Substantial and heavy, this sword shaped letter opener features an ornate flower design and a smooth polished ov...
Category
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.
Category
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 these unusual and exceptionally well-made mutton bone handle, folk art metal sword sh...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Scottish Solid Silver Letter Opener, Military Basket Hilt Sword Design
Located in London, GB
Striking at first glance and a captivating novelty subject, this letter opener has been crafted in the form of a Scottish basket-hilted sword, reduced in size but not in quality or c...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Selection of Desk Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
From left to right, they are: 1) The silver plated Italian letter opener measures 10.5"L and is priced at $50. 2) The Asian style lucite and brass letter opener measures 7.75"L and i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inside, it houses essential calligraphy tools: an inkstone, a finely engraved silver water dropper, two brushes with gold-lacquered caps and a miniature sword-shaped letter opener wi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Sword' Letter Opener by Walker & Hall
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H 1.97 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Sword' Letter Opener by Walker & Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1901 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, antique, sterling silver letter opener, is modelled to resemble a sword. The letter opener measures 8"(20.5cm) in len...
Category
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 vintage condition and is well weighted and 9.5" long.
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, complete with scabbard.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Letter Openers
Materials
Bone
Samurai Sword Faux Bamboo Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
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H 8 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
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 owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible vintage piece ...
Category
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
It is a Tiffany and Co. makers Sterling letter opener that is marked Replica of Lord nelson's sword.
Category
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 grille, and Sterling silver hallmarked 'blade'.
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Basket-Hilted Broad Sword Letter Opener, E.H. Stockwell, 1873
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H 6.34 in W 1.15 in D 1.03 in
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 and short chain.
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-plated sheath removing to reveal the blade with applied HERMES signature, with black la...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desk Accessories
Materials
Lacquer
Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Victorian Silver Officers Dress Swords Desk Clip Propelling Pencil Letter Opener
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
One sword is a propelling pencil and the other is a paper knife or letter opener.
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 decoration and gold gilt. Perfect for the office, cave or bar. In excellent condition.
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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Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDib...
Category
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Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set
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H 33.5 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 4.25 " W x 1" D. 32"H x 4.25" W x 1"D.
Category
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Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Category
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Category
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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.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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