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Rare Sterling Silver Queen Anna Crown Coin Envelope Opener 1813 Antique 64g
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Rare Sterling Silver Queen Anna Crown Coin Envelope Opener 1813 Antique 64g

18th century
Sold 12 April 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver letter opener. It is hallmarked for London 1813 with the maker being Thomas Wallis (II) & Jonathan Hayne. It has been superbly designed having a 1711 one crown Anna Dei Gratia coin inset to its terminal. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 9 inches (22.8cm) long by 1.25 inches (3cm) wide and weighs 64 grams. A nicely designed rare example.

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

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A rare English antique solid sterling silver letter opener. It is hallmarked for London 1813 with the maker being Thomas Wallis (II) & Jonathan Hayne. It has been superbly designed having a 1711 one crown Anna Dei Gratia coin inset to its terminal. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 9 inches (22.8cm) long by 1.25 inches (3cm) wide and weighs 64 grams. A nicely designed rare example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

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SA1136990
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Archive I An overhead view of a smooth sterling silver letter opener featuring an inset coin at the terminal end. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sterling Silver Queen Anna Crown Coin Envelope Opener 1813 Antique 64g

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An overhead view of a smooth sterling silver letter opener featuring an inset coin at the terminal end.
RARE STERLING SILVER QUEEN ANNA CROWN COIN ENVELOPE OPENER 1813 ANTIQUE 64g
Ref: SA1136990
An overhead view of a smooth sterling silver letter opener featuring an inset coin at the terminal end.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsInset coin terminal, Flat tapered blade, Polished finish

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Preservation requires minimal cleaning using a microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away hallmarks, thin silver layers, or coin details.

An antique desk accessory adds a touch of historical character when displayed flat on a mahogany bureau, atop a stack of leather-bound books, or within a dedicated desk organizer.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks for assay office stamps, silversmith initials, and date letters, alongside natural patina, wear patterns, and the metallurgical composition of the coin and blade.

These items were typically forged from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting and hammering, with genuine silver coins integrated into the terminal or handle.

Letter openers featuring inset historical coins gained popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras as gentlemens desk accessories, often incorporating circulated currency to commemorate historical figures or eras.
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