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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1868
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1868

19th century
Sold 23 September 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl letter opener measuring 8 1/4" (21 cms) long and hallmarked for Sheffield 1868 with the silversmiths mark for Aaron Hadfield.

The mother of pearl handle is lovely and this item is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.

This item will come in a gift box.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126810
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8973
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Description
This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl letter opener measuring 8 1/4" (21 cms) long and hallmarked for Sheffield 1868 with the silversmiths mark for Aaron Hadfield.
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The mother of pearl handle is lovely and this item is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.
Robert Bush Antiques

This item will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126810
Dealers Internal Ref
8973
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a sterling silver blade with hallmarks and an iridescent mother of pearl handle.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1868
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An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a sterling silver blade with hallmarks and an iridescent mother of pearl handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsEngraved ferrule, Carved handle, Hallmarked blade
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

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During the Victorian era, the rise in correspondence and literacy led to an increase in decorative desk accessories, with letter openers crafted from precious metals and organic materials becoming essential fixtures on writing desks.

These items were typically constructed using sterling silver for the blades and ferrules, combined with natural materials such as mother of pearl, ivory, or bone for the handles.

Authentic pieces feature crisp British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, indicating the assay office, date letter, and silver standard, alongside the characteristic iridescent sheen and weight of genuine mother of pearl.

Place the object flat on a wooden desk, a coffee table book stack, or a mantelpiece to add a layer of historical texture and refined metallic detail to contemporary spaces.

Clean sterling silver gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to avoid abrasive wear, and keep mother of pearl away from harsh chemicals and prolonged direct sunlight.
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