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Stunning Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Edward Hutton, London 1892
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Stunning Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Edward Hutton, London 1892

19th century
Sold 10 November 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This fabulous and rare solid silver and agate letter opener or paper knife was made by the renowned Edward Hutton and dated London 1892. The faceted agate handle an unusual and very elegant grey/blue colour. Mounted with a n exquisite solid silver blade engraved with a fish amongts reeds, very much in the Aesthetic movement style. It combines elegance with practicality.

Hallmarks:

EH for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "R" for 1892.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20.5cm / 8.2 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1094039
Dealers Internal Reference
SEPT77
Description
This fabulous and rare solid silver and agate letter opener or paper knife was made by the renowned Edward Hutton and dated London 1892. The faceted agate handle an unusual and very elegant grey/blue colour.
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Mounted with a n exquisite solid silver blade engraved with a fish amongts reeds, very much in the Aesthetic movement style.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

It combines elegance with practicality.

fig 1. An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle.
fig 1. Stunning Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Edward Hutton, London 1892

Hallmarks:

EH for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "R" for 1892.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20.5cm / 8.2 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inch.

fig 2. An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle.
fig 2. Stunning Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Edward Hutton, London 1892

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 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
1cm (0.39")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094039
Dealers Internal Ref
SEPT77
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Edward Hutton, London 1892

Archive II An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle. View III
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 2,226
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An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle.
STUNNING VICTORIAN SILVER AND AGATE LETTER OPENER BY EDWARD HUTTON, LONDON 1892
Ref: SA1094039
An antique Victorian silver letter opener featuring an engraved fish motif on the blade and a banded grey agate handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, Agate
  • ColourSilver and Grey
  • MotifsEngraved fish design, Geometric scrollwork, Faceted stone handle
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 20.5 cm (8 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Letter openers and paper knives became essential desk accessories during the Victorian era as postal volumes increased with the introduction of the Uniform Penny Post and envelopes.

Traditional Victorian letter openers were crafted from a variety of materials including sterling silver, ivory, bone, mother-of-pearl, horn, and semi-precious stones such as agate.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-specific hand-engraving techniques.

An antique letter opener can be displayed flat on a desk surface, placed within a decorative desk tray, or styled on top of coffee table books in a home office or study.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve hallmarks and chased details, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage organic stone handles like agate.
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