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Rare Georgian English Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener 1816 Desk Antique
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Rare Georgian English Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener 1816 Desk Antique

18th century
Sold 22 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A super quality unusual solid sterling silver and wooden handled letter opener. It is hallmarked for London 1816 with the maker’s marks being WE WF, note I suspect the handle has been replaced as it appears more modern. It has been superbly made in an Arts and Crafts design and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 8.5 inches (21.5cms) long and weighs 58 grams. A very nicely designed example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

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A super quality unusual solid sterling silver and wooden handled letter opener.
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It is hallmarked for London 1816 with the maker’s marks being WE WF, note I suspect the handle has been replaced as it appears more modern.
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly made in an Arts and Crafts design and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 8.5 inches (21.5cms) long and weighs 58 grams. A very nicely designed example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

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SA1136984
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33760
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An antique Georgian sterling silver letter opener with a tapering metal blade and a turned black wooden handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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An antique Georgian sterling silver letter opener with a tapering metal blade and a turned black wooden handle.
RARE GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER LETTER ENVELOPE OPENER 1816 DESK ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1136984
An antique Georgian sterling silver letter opener with a tapering metal blade and a turned black wooden handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Ebony
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsTurned handle, Tapering blade, Collar mount

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The Georgian period, spanning the reigns of the four Kings George from 1714 to 1830, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the influence of Palladian and neoclassical design principles.

Letter openers and paper knives from this era were typically crafted from sterling silver blades paired with handles made from hardwoods such as ebony, bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl.

Authentic pieces bear British hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver purity, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of testing.

Antique stationery items can be displayed functionally on a modern writing desk or styled atop a stack of vintage books on a coffee table to add a layer of historical interest and tactile contrast.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the natural patination, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage organic handle materials like ebony.
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