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Rare Sterling Silver Combination Letter Opener Magnifying Glass 1899 Antique
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Rare Sterling Silver Combination Letter Opener Magnifying Glass 1899 Antique

19th century
Sold 23 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb English Victorian antique solid sterling silver combination letter opener, magnifying glass. It is hallmarked for London 1899 with the maker being Stuart Clifford. It has been superb made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, slight deviation. It measures approx. 7.75 inches (19.6cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.4cm) wide and weighs 34 grams. A very well designed piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Letter Opener Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

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SA1090976
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35933
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A superb English Victorian antique solid sterling silver combination letter opener, magnifying glass. It is hallmarked for London 1899 with the maker being Stuart Clifford.
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It has been superb made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, slight deviation.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 7.75 inches (19.6cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.4cm) wide and weighs 34 grams. A very well designed piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Letter Opener Magnifying Glass to the Victorian era.

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SA1090976
Dealers Internal Ref
35933
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A silver antique letter opener combined with a magnifying glass features an ornate decorative handle.
RARE STERLING SILVER COMBINATION LETTER OPENER MAGNIFYING GLASS 1899 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1090976
A silver antique letter opener combined with a magnifying glass features an ornate decorative handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork, Bezel setting, Engraved detailing

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Combination stationery tools became popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras when letter-writing required specialised instruments for opening envelopes and reading fine print on correspondence and maps.

These items were typically forged from sterling silver, brass, or plated metals, featuring glass lenses secured within decorative bezels and fitted handles.

Authenticity is usually determined by inspecting hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the metal purity, assay office, and year of manufacture, alongside evaluating the natural patina and hand-finished details.

This piece can be styled on a mahogany office desk, displayed on a bookshelf within a study, or placed upon a mantelpiece as a sophisticated decorative accent.

Sterling silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfibre cloth and a gentle, non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip the desirable oxidisation and patina.
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