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Letter openers have been used since the eighteenth century. Ivory and silver were favored by the well-to-do. From the start, letter openers were both practical and simple, artistic and ornate. In the late nineteenth century, the letter opener was popular as an advertising giveaway and many were made of metal or celluloid. Brass openers with figural handles were also popular.


 
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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
Letter OpenersSilverRepousse Pattern, Kirk1997
Letter OpenersSt. LouisBull Dog Handle1997
Letter OpenersSterling SilverWoman, Full Figure, Art Nouveau1997
Letter OpenersEli Lilly & Co.Brass Hand Factory Scene, Twist Type, 19261997
Letter OpenersPlasticSurgeon's Scalpel Shape, Bust Of Nude Woman On Handle1997
Letter OpenersBrassAbstract, Green & Red Enamel, Arts & Crafts, 12 In.1996
Letter OpenersBrassKnights Insurance Co.1996
Letter OpenersBrassSword Shape, Hammered, E.t.c. Fish, 9 In.1996
Letter OpenersBulldog HeadWooden, Carved, 19th Century1996
Letter OpenersCartierEngraved, Silk Padded Box, 5 1/2 In.1996
Letter OpenersCelluloidDiamond Disc Record, Edigon1996
Letter OpenersCelluloidDoll Figure On End1996
Letter OpenersCopperEtched Pinecone Design, Arts & Crafts, 9 1/2 In.1996
Letter OpenersKnitting Co.With Pocket Knife1996
Letter OpenersMackenzie CandySolinger, With Cigar Cutter1996
Letter OpenersNeptune SeafoodFish Logo, Imitation Ivory, 6 In.1996
Letter OpenersOwlBronzed Handle1996
Letter OpenersPeruvian Sun God HandleSterling Silver1996
Letter OpenersPhillips Milk Of MagnesiaMetal, With Magnifier1996
Letter OpenersPlasticFuller Brush, Salesman Figure1996
Letter OpenersSilver PlateStieff1996
Letter OpenersSquirrelCarved Wood, Japan1996
Letter OpenersUneeda CrackersKid In Raincoat1996
Letter OpenersAcornSilver, Georg Jensen1995
Letter OpenersBlack Tribal ChieftainHeaddress, Ebony, 12 In.1995
 

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