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Rare Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Thistle Letter Opener
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Rare Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Thistle Letter Opener

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 May 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

A rare Edwardian solid silver and mother of pearl letter opener. The handle is naturistically formed as a thistle with finely engraved and chased detail and faceted smoky quartz finial. Mother of pearl blade. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1903 by Crisford and Norris.

A beautiful desk top accessory, in excellent condition. There is a very minor nick to the mother of pearl blade, only noticeable to one side.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Letter Opener to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144098
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A rare Edwardian solid silver and mother of pearl letter opener.
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The handle is naturistically formed as a thistle with finely engraved and chased detail and faceted smoky quartz finial.
William Rand Antiques

Mother of pearl blade. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1903 by Crisford and Norris.

A beautiful desk top accessory, in excellent condition. There is a very minor nick to the mother of pearl blade, only noticeable to one side.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Letter Opener to the Edwardian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144098
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Thistle Letter Opener

Archive II An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View II
Archive III An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal. View VII
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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
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Items Sold 3,781
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal.
Rare Edwardian Silver & Mother of Pearl Thistle Letter Opener
Ref: SA1144098
An Edwardian letter opener featuring a white mother of pearl blade, a textured silver thistle collar, and a faceted dark stone terminal.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl, Smoky Quartz
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsThistle design, Facetted gemstone terminal, Engraved silver collar
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Edwardian desk accessories reflect the elaborate correspondence habits of the early 20th century, where writing instruments and desk tools were crafted from luxury materials like silver, ivory, and mother of pearl for affluent households.

Traditional letter openers frequently combined precious metals such as sterling silver with organic inserts like mother of pearl, tortoiseshell, bone, or faceted gemstones for the handle components.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate British hallmarking on the silver mounts, hand-carved natural mother of pearl blades, and construction techniques consistent with early 1900s silversmithing.

An antique letter opener can be displayed resting on a stack of art books on a coffee table, placed atop a modern timber desk, or showcased within a glass-topped display cabinet alongside other small curiosities.

Preserve these items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity, cleaning the silver with a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals, and avoiding abrasive polishes on the delicate pearl surface.
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