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Huge 14+Inch Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener Skewer 1872 Antique 108g
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Huge 14+Inch Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener Skewer 1872 Antique 108g

19th century
Sold 14 September 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A super quality huge English Victorian antique solid sterling silver letter envelope opener or skewer. It is hallmarked for London 1872 with the maker being Chawner & Co (George William Adams). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 14.25 inches (36cm) long by over 1 inch (2.8cm) wide and weighs 108 grams. A very well designed piece.

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

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37563
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A super quality huge English Victorian antique solid sterling silver letter envelope opener or skewer. It is hallmarked for London 1872 with the maker being Chawner & Co (George William Adams). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 14.25 inches (36cm) long by over 1 inch (2.8cm) wide and weighs 108 grams. A very well designed piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

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SA1147912
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Huge 14+Inch Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener Skewer 1872 Antique 108g

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An elongated antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a pointed tip and a circular ring handle with fine line detailing.
HUGE 14+inch STERLING SILVER LETTER ENVELOPE OPENER SKEWER 1872 ANTIQUE 108g
Ref: SA1147912
An elongated antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a pointed tip and a circular ring handle with fine line detailing.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRing terminal handle, Linear engraved detailing, Tapered blade

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Preservation involves storing the silver in a dry environment and gently cleaning it with a non-abrasive silver cloth when necessary, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical finishes.

This type of item functions effectively as a sculptural desk display piece, placed atop a leather blotter or styled on a minimalist bookshelf to add historic contrast.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of assay.

Pieces from this period were typically fabricated from solid sterling silver, often shaped using traditional smithing techniques such as forging, filing, and hand-engraving.

During the Victorian era, correspondence was a formal daily activity, leading to a surge in the production of ornate, high-status desk implements crafted from sterling silver.
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