Letter Openers
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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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Letter Openers Silver Enamel, Ivory, Palmettes, Continental, 1830-40, 8 1/2 In. 2007 Letter Openers Silver Georg Jensen, Blossom Pattern, Box 2007 Letter Openers Silver Mother-of-pearl Handle, Art Nouveau, Victorian, 5 3/4 In. 2007 Letter Openers Silver Repousse Handle, S. Kirk & Son, 6 In. 2007 Letter Openers Sword Shape Norwich University, Scabbard, 9 1/2 In. 2007 Letter Openers Sword Shape Scrolls, Woman, Silver, Mixed Metal, R. Blackinton, C.1910, 8 In. 2007 Letter Openers Sword Shape Souvenir Of Havana, Cobra Head Handle, 7 1/2 In. 2007 Letter Openers Thistle Brass, Scotland, Art Nouveau, 1920s, 9 In. 2007 Letter Openers Woman's Leg Rhinestone Accents, Remembrance On Back, Plastic, 8 1/2 X 2 In. 2007 Letter Openers Art Nouveau Tortoiseshell Blade, Gold Bird-claw Handle 2006 Letter Openers Buffalo Glass Eyes, Ivory, France, 10 X 1 1/2 In. 2006 Letter Openers Butte Montana, Embossed Mining Scene, Brass, 9 1/4 In. 2006 Letter Openers Dagger Style Bone, Engraved Handle, Cartouche, Initials, 12 3/4 In. 2006 Letter Openers Devil Holding Victim, Wings Are Blade, Seal-stamp Finial, Vienna, Bronze, 9 In. 2006 Letter Openers Faberge Jade Blade, Gold Guilloche Handle, Ruby Insets, 9 3/4 In. 2006 Letter Openers Georg Jensen Sterling Silver, Grapevine Handle, Jorgen Jensen, 4 In. 2006 Letter Openers Miami Beach Alligator Handle, Bronze, 1930s 2006 Letter Openers Napoleon Bronze Blade & Bust, Ivory Face, C. Villain, 9 In. 2006 Letter Openers Portrait Rococo Gentleman, Celluloid, Engraved, France, 8 In. 2006 Letter Openers Russian Style Enamel, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, 9 X 1 In. 2006 Letter Openers Sleepy Hollow Bridge 200th Anniversary, Original Bridge, Sterling, 1897 2006 Letter Openers Totem Ivory, Alaska, 4-in. Blade, 6 In. 2006 Letter Openers William Spratling Tortoiseshell Blade, Sterling Silver Handle, 4 1/2 In. 2006 Letter Openers Yosemite National Park Bronze, 7 1/2 In. 2006 Letter Openers Bronze Nymph, Water Reed Blade, Clio Baker Model, Art Nouveau, 14 3/4 In. 2005
