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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 OpenersAlligatorIvory2001
Letter OpenersAluminum Cooking Co.Wearever2001
Letter OpenersVictorMetal2001
Letter OpenersWhalebone10 1/2 In.2001
Letter OpenersCopperHammered, Nickel Finish, Carence Crafters, 8 In.2000
Letter OpenersElephantsWalking In Row, Carved Ivory, World War Ii, 9 1/4 In.2000
Letter OpenersExcaliberSword Shape, Signed, 18k Gold2000
Letter OpenersGoldNephrite, White Guilloche Enamel, Cabochon Sapphire, Gold Leaves, 5 In.2000
Letter OpenersMother-of-pearlNapoleon 3-dimensional Figure, Stanhope View, 5 1/2 In.2000
Letter OpenersNude Woman On Bearskin RugIvory, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Handle, 15 In.2000
Letter OpenersAbraham LincolnMetal2000
Letter OpenersBayonetTrench Art2000
Letter OpenersIndian ChiefCast Iron & Brass2000
Letter OpenersJack Sprat FoodMetal2000
Letter OpenersMetalInscribed 19022000
Letter OpenersBasket Of FlowersSerpent On Reverse Side, Carved, Ivory, 10 1/4 In.1999
Letter OpenersBrassHammered, Original Patina, Carence Crafters, 8 In.1999
Letter OpenersBuffaloWilliams & Peters Pittston Coal, Bronze1999
Letter OpenersCarolina Marble Tile CoWinston-salem, N.c.1999
Letter OpenersCarved Pierced HandleScrew Cap At Tip1999
Letter OpenersCopperHammered, Cutout Work, Original Patina, Arts & Crafts, 9 In.1999
Letter OpenersDesk SetIvory & Brass, 10 1/4 In., China, 4 Piece1999
Letter OpenersEngraved Design On HandleCopper, 4 1/2 In.1999
Letter OpenersFishCompliment Of Ettlinger Commission Co., U.S. Yards, Chicago1999
Letter OpenersHandle Embossed As Ticket To Fiddler On The RoofBronze Color, 1972, 7 1/2 In.1999
 

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