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Unusual Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885
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Unusual Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The shaped silver handle with a n unusual green guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a decorative scrolled shell ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.

Hallmarks:

E.H for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Duty Mark.

Date letter "K" for 1885.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 23cm / 9 inches.

Maximum width: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081888
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL86
Description
This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The shaped silver handle with a n unusual green guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a decorative scrolled shell ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.
fig 1. An antique silver and green guilloche enamel letter opener displayed against a neutral background.
fig 1. Unusual Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

Hallmarks:

E.H for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Duty Mark.

Date letter "K" for 1885.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 23cm / 9 inches.

Maximum width: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.

fig 2. An antique silver and green guilloche enamel letter opener displayed against a neutral background.
fig 2. Unusual Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081888
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Unusual Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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An antique silver and green guilloche enamel letter opener displayed against a neutral background.
UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LETTER OPENER BY WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS, LONDON 1885
Ref: SA1081888
An antique silver and green guilloche enamel letter opener displayed against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGuilloche pattern, Engraved floral collar, Polished steel blade
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique involving precision mechanical engraving under translucent enamel, which gained widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras for luxury desk items and jewellery.

These items were typically forged from sterling silver, often featuring handles crafted from bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl, or decorated with vitreous enamel over metal.

Authenticity is determined by checking for official British assay office hallmarks, makers marks, and evaluating the quality of the hand-chased ornamentation and enamel work.

It can be displayed on a home office desk, resting on a stack of books, or showcased within a glass-topped display table to highlight its craftsmanship.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the enamel, and clean the silver sparingly using a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical dips.
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