19th Century Letter Openers

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...

A fine late Victorian 9ct gold penknife, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899, combining practical design with the craftsmanship and quality materials characteristic of the period. The ...

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Techniqu...

Elegant Victorian Silver Eagle Page Turner from the late 19th Century crafted of 800 silver with faux ivorene bakelite blade. Ornately detailed eagle's head in 3D on end cap. 1890's ...

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...

The letter opener or paper knife was originally used to cut the pages of hand-printed books, where the folding of printed sheets created closed edges that required cutting the paper ...

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 ...

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze, enamel Late 19th Century Dimensions: Length 17.5cm This late 19th centur...

Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...

Victorian Period, sterling silver and turquoise blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1866, R. Martin and E. Hall (doing business a...

French Victorian bronze letter opener with bust of Beethoven.

English Victorian mahogany letter holder with tiered slotted dividers and brass handles on each side.

Art Nouveau style brass butterfly letter holder.

A letter knife or opener made of naturally shed Stag Horn with a Sterling Silver ferrule, England, circa 1890-1910. The Sterling ferrule is hand chased and formed as a double face o...

Description: Silver letter opener with coin relief on top and cross on the blade. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 62.19 grams. Dimensions: 22cmx...

French Art Nouveau-style bronze letter opener with a scroll design handle having a floral design

Italian Rococo-style (19/20th Century) bronze letter opener with filigree design and bird on handle

Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...

Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...

Description: Letter opener in cut-out silver with embossed coat of arms at the top. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 106.77 grams. Dimensions: 18....

Description: Silver letter opener with Portuguese coat of arms engraved on the blade. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 57.38 grams. Dimensions: 2...

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener...

Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The “salvaged” version, based on the archaeological ex...

Description: Envelope holder in rosewood with embossed silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 772.54 grams. Dimensions: 15cmx12cm. Co...

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener France Copper 19th Century Dimensions: Length 15.5cm This letter opener celebrates French milit...

Description: Silver letter opener cut with elliptical Aviz and Maltese crosses. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 107.45 grams. Dimensions: 27cmx...

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener: D: ...

Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor Jules Moigniez By: Jules Moigniez Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: lost w...

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 ...

George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800 Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...

Homeric sterling letter opener. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1890. Cruciform in the “salvaged” style based on the archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Hercul...

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 ...

An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite English Victorian period letter o...

A wonderful 19th century letter opener acquired in Paris France. The piece has the bust of a period lady at the top and is very sophisticated and elegant. A compliment to any desk or...

English Arts & Crafts silver plate toast rack / letter holder with an oak base (maker\'s plaque on bottom)

A finely crafted Indian miniature sabre-form letter opener, dating from the second half of the 19th century. Made of steel, it follows the elegant curved form of a traditional Indian...

A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition to our diverse flatware collection These fine antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter opener has a plain tapered form. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the skewer are embellished with chased decorated shell designs below the plain circular ring loop finger piece. The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. Condition These antique letter openers...

Description: Silver letter opener with enamel and symbols of Portugal. Metal: Enameled silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 59.81 grams. Dimensions: 22.5c...

Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Thomas Wallis II & Jonathan Hayne, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver meat skewer, is plain in style. The meat skewer measures: 12...

Description: Silver letter opener cut out with symbols of Portugal, Aviz sword profusely embossed. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 111.61 grams. Dime...

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...

Description: Silver letter opener with engraving on the blade and a goblin's head on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 107.55 grams. Dimens...

Description: Silver letter opener with embossed handle and floral-engraved blade. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 58.45 grams. Dimensions: 20.5x2.6cm. Con...

Description: Silver letter opener with fish figures and the Portuguese coat of arms in the center. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 245.68 grams. ...

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

Description: Silver letter opener with embossed handle and floral-engraved blade. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 58.45 grams. Dimensions: 20.5x2.6cm. ...

Description: Silver letter opener with engraving on the blade and a goblin's head on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 107.55 grams. D...

Description: Silver letter opener with engravings and enamel with symbols of Portugal. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 63.86 grams. Dimensions...