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Silver Paper Knife
Birmingham 1905 stunning solid silver and ivory paper knife by Deakin and Francis, in the Art Nouveau design. |
| Birmingham 1905 beautiful English hallmarked Art Nouveau solid silver and ivory paper knife/page turner, made by Deakin and Francis in a very aesthetic style of twisting bands over curved panels surmounted by a stylised shell. Textured sections accent the polished panels. Beautiful grain to the ivory, which is in perfect condition.
Size-13 3/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide.
Deakin and Francis is a fine well known firm that began in 1786 in Regent Street in London, and still remain family owned today. During this period, early in the 20th century, they made many Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts aesthetic period silver items, which are as popular today as they were 100 years ago. They are most contemporary in style, and go with many periods of decoration.
A lovely example of an antique paper knife/page turner in excellent condition, which would beautifully accent any desk or table. |
London 1966 solid cast silver letter opener/meat skewer with shell terminal. |
| London 1966 solid cast English hallmarked silver letter opener/meat skewer with shell and loop design terminal to both sides, in the design of a Georgian meat skewer.
This lovely letter opener will grace any desk beautifully. It is 10 inches long, by .75 inches wide, and is quite heavy weighing 3 ounces.
It is in excellent condition. |
Silver Paper Knife. |
| Silver paperknife/letter opener; beautifully made with finely detailed Celtic design handle.
Sheffield. 1974. Cooper Bros. & Sons.
Length 20cm. |
Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife. |
| Victorian silver and tortoiseshell paper knife/letter opener. Silver spiral handle, tortoiseshell blade.
Birmingham. 1896. Saunders & Shepherd.
L 24cm. |
Combination paperknive & magnifying glass |
| A useful paper knife mounted with a silver magnifying glass. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1937. In good condition, maker's mark partly indistinct. Length 6.75ins (17.25cms). |
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