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Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - Circa 1920
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Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 October 2026 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - circa 1920

Measurements:

Length: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Total weight: 200g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Brass Shakespeare Letter Opener to the 1920s.

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25cm (9.84")
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SA1136202
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P51301
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Description
A Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - circa 1920

Measurements:

Length: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Total weight: 200g

In good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Brass Shakespeare Letter Opener to the 1920s.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136202
Dealers Internal Ref
P51301
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An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade. SOLD2 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade. SOLD2 OCT 26

Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - Circa 1920

Archive II An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade. View II
Archive III An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade. View III
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An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade.
Nice Shakespeare Brass Letter Opener - circa 1920
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An antique brass letter opener shaped like a dagger featuring a sculpted figure of William Shakespeare on the handle and his name engraved on the blade.
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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsFigural handle, Scrolled crossguard, Inscribed blade
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in)

This brass letter opener dates from circa 1920 and takes the form of a small dagger with a figural handle, scrolled crossguard, and an inscribed blade. The metal possesses a warm, aged brass colour with darker patination within the recessed details, slight surface wear, and black script engraved upon the front of the blade. The pommel features a finely sculpted full-length figure of William Shakespeare standing with one hand raised, while the crossguard displays ornate scrolled mouldings above a fluted bolster. The letter opener measures 25 cm in length. Designed with a gentleman's library aesthetic, this functional desk accessory suits placement on a home office desk, study writing table, or library bookshelf for opening mail. Its compact brass construction and detailed relief work provide a tactile decorative accent for traditional and transitional interior schemes alike. The piece combines literary interest with period deskware utility, offering a distinct decorative object for daily use or display.

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Figural brass letter openers became popular desk accessories during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often created as commemorative items or grand tour souvenirs. Designs commonly featured famous historical figures, literary icons, or regional crests integrated into the handle.

During the early 1900s, paper knives and letter openers were typically sand-cast or die-cast using solid brass, bronze, silver plate, or nickel. Brass was particularly favoured for its durability, ease of casting fine detail, and warm tone.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle casting marks, natural wear along the edges, and dark patina accumulated in the recessed areas of the design. Stamped or cast inscriptions, such as names or place markers, are also typical of early 20th-century commemorative brassware.

A brass letter opener functions as a decorative object when placed atop a stack of hardback books, positioned on a leather blotter, or displayed alongside vintage stationery items on a study desk or bookshelf.

To preserve the historical patina, avoid abrasive chemical polishes. Lightly dust with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and polish gently with a specialized metal cleaning cloth if light tarnish removal is preferred.
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