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Silver Letteropener
Doubloon
for sale €170     $184
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Silver Letteropener

Later than 1960
For Sale by Doubloon
Description

An unusual silver letteropener,with Italian silver marks,depicting Michaelangelo's "David".The length is approx. 8 inches..Of heavy gauge.c.1970s.I

In good condition

Please ring or e-mail with any further questions.

Payment is by bank transfer or by STRIPE

UK postage £10,Royal Mail Special Delivery,insured,next day.

Europe £16

Outside Europe £22

Declaration

Doubloon has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to a period later than 1960.

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SA1092080
Dealers Internal Reference
D4184
Description
An unusual silver letteropener,with Italian silver marks,depicting Michaelangelo's "David".The length is approx. 8 inches..Of heavy gauge.c.1970s.I

In good condition

Please ring or e-mail with any further questions.

Payment is by bank transfer or by STRIPE

UK postage £10,Royal Mail Special Delivery,insured,next day.

Europe £16

Outside Europe £22

Date of Manufacture

Doubloon has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092080
Dealers Internal Ref
D4184
Doubloon
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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A silver letter opener with a smooth tapered blade and a handle carved into the shape of a classical male bust.
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A silver letter opener with a smooth tapered blade and a handle carved into the shape of a classical male bust.
Silver letteropener
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A silver letter opener with a smooth tapered blade and a handle carved into the shape of a classical male bust.
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Silver letter openers, historically termed paper knives, gained popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries alongside expanding postal networks. They were originally used to unseal folded letters and cut open the untrimmed pages of freshly bound books.

Traditional examples feature blades of solid sterling silver or silver plate fitted to handles created through casting, chasing, or repousse metalwork. Handles were frequently weighted or fashioned with detailed figural, heraldic, or foliage motifs.

Authentic silver items generally display maker marks, duty marks, and official city assay hallmarks denoting silver purity. Examining the join where the blade meets the handle, along with checking for natural patination in recessed areas, helps verify age.

In contemporary interiors, silver letter openers function as decorative desk accents when placed on leather blotters, brass trays, or stacks of hardcover books. They add a tactile element of metallic texture and historical detail to home office setups.

Maintain silver desk accessories by wiping them with a soft microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Apply a dedicated silver polish sparingly when tarnishing develops, avoiding abrasive scouring agents that could wear down intricate cast details.
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