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Royal Navy 3rd Destroyer Flotilla Sterling Silver Oar Letter Opener 1932 Naval
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Royal Navy 3rd Destroyer Flotilla Sterling Silver Oar Letter Opener 1932 Naval

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Royal Navy 3rd Destroyer Flotilla Sterling Silver Oar Letter Opener 1932 Naval” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Silver Squirrel. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A very interesting solid sterling silver letter opener. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. It has been engraved 3rd DF 1932 Young Seamen. The 3rg Destroyer Flotilla was in the Med at this time hence the oar most likely not being hallmarked. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 6 inches (15.3cm) long and weighs 13 grams. A very interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Letter Opener to the 1930s.

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SA1126949
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34509
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A very interesting solid sterling silver letter opener. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. It has been engraved 3rd DF 1932 Young Seamen.
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The 3rg Destroyer Flotilla was in the Med at this time hence the oar most likely not being hallmarked.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 6 inches (15.3cm) long and weighs 13 grams. A very interesting piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Letter Opener to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126949
Dealers Internal Ref
34509
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An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Royal Navy 3rd Destroyer Flotilla Sterling Silver Oar Letter Opener 1932 Naval

Archive II An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details. View II
Archive III An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details. View III
Archive IV An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details. View IV
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An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details.
ROYAL NAVY 3rd DESTROYER FLOTILLA STERLING SILVER OAR LETTER OPENER 1932 NAVAL
Ref: SA1126949
An angled top-down view of a sterling silver oar-shaped letter opener inscribed with naval details.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOar shape, Engraved text, Streamlined profile

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Commemorative naval silverware includes presentation pieces, trophies, and mess items often crafted to mark specific flotilla milestones, sporting competitions, or commissions within the armed forces.

Items from this era are typically fabricated from solid sterling silver, denoted by standard British assay office marks including the lion passant, city mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Authenticity is verified by checking for official hallmarks, makers marks, appropriate patination, and construction methods consistent with period manufacturing techniques rather than modern casting.

These pieces can be placed atop a leather blotter or mahogany desk alongside inkwells and blotters, integrating maritime heritage into a traditional study or library interior.

Preservation involves storing pieces in low-humidity environments and using non-abrasive microfiber cloths or specialized silver dips sparingly to avoid removing crisp hallmark details.
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