Search 0
19,393  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 74 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
74 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1082225
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Antique Silver Samson Mordan Letter Opener, London 1896
Sold by Highland Antiques Ltd
sold SA1082225
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2023
Browse dealers 102 items
  • About Us
    We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years
  • Trade Associations
    Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1082225
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Antique Silver Samson Mordan Letter Opener, London 1896

19th century
Sold 17 September 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
This “Victorian Antique Silver Samson Mordan Letter Opener, London 1896” found a buyer.

It was listed by Highland Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Desk KnifeAntique Silver SwordVictorian Writing Tool Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A very rare Victorian antique silver broadsword letter opener with its silver scabard. Made in London in 1896 by the famous Samson Mordan company, renowned for their superb quality. The sword and the scabard are both fully hallmarked and are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The sword fits neatly into the scabard which has a silver hallmarked chain hanger attached. A beautifully fashioned item which is very useable too.

WEIGHT; 36 grams or 1.2 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1082225
Dealers Internal Reference
7223-053
Description
A very rare Victorian antique silver broadsword letter opener with its silver scabard. Made in London in 1896 by the famous Samson Mordan company, renowned for their superb quality.
“
The sword and the scabard are both fully hallmarked and are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The sword fits neatly into the scabard which has a silver hallmarked chain hanger attached. A beautifully fashioned item which is very useable too.

WEIGHT; 36 grams or 1.2 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082225
Dealers Internal Ref
7223-053
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 8
Archive I An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver Samson Mordan Letter Opener, London 1896

Archive II An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View II
Archive III An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View III
Archive IV An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View IV
Archive V An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View V
Archive VI An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View VI
Archive VII An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View VII
Archive VIII An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 102
Items Sold 333
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified
Feb 2023
For Sale
102
Sold
333
An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background.
Victorian antique silver Samson Mordan letter opener, London 1896
Ref: SA1082225
An isolated Victorian sterling silver letter opener shaped like a miniature sword, shown alongside its matching scabbard and chain on a white background.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHilt guard, Scabbard, Attached chain, Engraved handle
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, correspondence was a primary form of communication, leading to the production of elaborate stationery items crafted from precious metals, ivory, and tortoiseshell.

Items from this period were typically cast or forged in sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved detailing, fitted scabbards, and makers marks stamped directly into the metal.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks, including a makers mark (such as S Mordan & Co), a standard mark for sterling silver, a city assay mark like the London leopards head, and a date letter.

Such decorative objects are often displayed on home office desks, atop stacked coffee table books, or within glass-fronted cabinets as part of a curated collection of small antiquities.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical patinas and makers marks.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories