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An Elegant Georgian Silver Letter Opener/paper Knife
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An Elegant Georgian Silver Letter Opener/paper Knife

19th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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An elegant silver bladed letter opener from the Georgian Regency period. This stylish example has a shaped mother-of-pearl handle, with a shaped finial and a hallmarked silver blade. The smaller proportions suggest that perhaps it was for a Lady and the early Sheffield hallmark, makes it especially interesting to collectors. A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Town mark is absent.

Date :- Sheffield 1819.

Maker :- John Law.

Length :- 18 cms.

Width :- 2 cms. (widest point of handle).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Paper Knife to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089369
Dealers Internal Reference
13614
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Description
An elegant silver bladed letter opener from the Georgian Regency period.
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This stylish example has a shaped mother-of-pearl handle, with a shaped finial and a hallmarked silver blade.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The smaller proportions suggest that perhaps it was for a Lady and the early Sheffield hallmark, makes it especially interesting to collectors. A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An angled top-down view of an antique Georgian silver letter opener with a tapering blade and a cream-coloured bone handle.
fig 1. An Elegant Georgian Silver Letter Opener/paper Knife

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Town mark is absent.

Date :- Sheffield 1819.

Maker :- John Law.

Length :- 18 cms.

Width :- 2 cms. (widest point of handle).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Paper Knife to the Regency era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089369
Dealers Internal Ref
13614
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An angled top-down view of an antique Georgian silver letter opener with a tapering blade and a cream-coloured bone handle.
An elegant Georgian silver letter opener/paper knife
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An angled top-down view of an antique Georgian silver letter opener with a tapering blade and a cream-coloured bone handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Bone
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsTapered blade, Rounded handle, Ribbed silver ferrule, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Letter openers and paper knives became essential desk accessories during the Georgian era as correspondence and literacy expanded among the middle and upper classes, often crafted from precious metals and organic materials like bone or ivory.

Traditional construction typically involved a metal blade made from sterling silver or steel, paired with a fitted handle crafted from carved bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl, or hardwoods, joined by a decorative ferrule.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hallmarks stamped onto the metal components, hand-forged blade characteristics, period-appropriate wear patterns, and traditional construction methods such as pinned or cemented handle joints.

An antique paper knife can be displayed flat on an office desk, placed atop a stack of vintage books on a coffee table, or mounted within a shadow box frame as a curated cabinet of curiosities object.

Preservation requires storing items away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, using specialised silver polish sparingly on metal parts, and cleaning organic handles with a dry or lightly dampened microfiber cloth.
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