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Collection of 19th Century Horn Desk Letter Openers and Page Turners
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Collection of 19th Century Horn Desk Letter Openers and Page Turners

19th century
Sold 28 March 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

A good collection of 19th century horn desk accessories, comprising page turners, letter opener and candle snuffer.

All in excellent condition; perfect addition to a desk or office.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Antique Horn Desk Accessories to the 19th Century.

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1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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SA1132174
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Description
A good collection of 19th century horn desk accessories, comprising page turners, letter opener and candle snuffer.

All in excellent condition; perfect addition to a desk or office.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Antique Horn Desk Accessories to the 19th Century.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132174
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Collection of 19th Century Horn Desk Letter Openers and Page Turners

Archive II An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. View II
Archive III An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. View III
Archive IV An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. View IV
Archive V An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts. View V
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
Location
The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 3,781
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts.
Collection of 19th Century Horn Desk Letter Openers and Page Turners
Ref: SA1132174
An array of 19th-century horn desk accessories, including letter openers, page turners, and a candle snuffer with metal mounts.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHorn, Brass, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNatural horn grain, Fitted metal ferrules, Tapered handles
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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During the 19th century, personal correspondence and reading were central daily activities, leading to a surge in specialized desk stationery made from materials like horn, bone, silver, and brass.

Craftsmen frequently utilized natural horn, tortoiseshell, bone, mother-of-pearl, and ivory, often paired with mounts made from brass, sterling silver, or plated metals.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations in grain, subtle hand-carving marks, genuine patination, and period-appropriate joining techniques such as pinned collars or fitted metal ferrules.

These pieces look effective when displayed atop a leather-bound blotter, styled inside a traditional bookcase, or arranged functionally on a modern home office desk to add tactile historic charm.

Horn should be kept away from direct sunlight and excessive heat to prevent drying or warping; dust gently with a dry microfiber cloth and occasionally apply a tiny amount of neutral mineral oil if needed.
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