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Elegant Georgian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Moses Brent London 1812
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Elegant Georgian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Moses Brent London 1812

18th century
Description

This rare and elegant solid silver and agate letter opener or paper knife was made by Moses Brent and dated London 1812. The agate handle an unusual and very elegant grey colour. Mounted with a hallmarked solid silver blade . It combines elegance with practicality.

Hallmarks:

MB fot Moses Brent.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "R" for 1812.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20.5cm / 8.2 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169358
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT99
Description
This rare and elegant solid silver and agate letter opener or paper knife was made by Moses Brent and dated London 1812. The agate handle an unusual and very elegant grey colour. Mounted with a hallmarked solid silver blade . It combines elegance with practicality.
fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver letter opener featuring a polished grey banded agate handle and hallmarked silver blade.
fig 1. Elegant Georgian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Moses Brent London 1812

Hallmarks:

MB fot Moses Brent.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "R" for 1812.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20.5cm / 8.2 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.6 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A Georgian sterling silver letter opener featuring a polished grey banded agate handle and hallmarked silver blade.
fig 2. Elegant Georgian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Moses Brent London 1812

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169358
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT99
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A Georgian sterling silver letter opener featuring a polished grey banded agate handle and hallmarked silver blade.
ELEGANT GEORGIAN SILVER AND AGATE LETTER OPENER BY MOSES BRENT LONDON 1812
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A Georgian sterling silver letter opener featuring a polished grey banded agate handle and hallmarked silver blade.
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During the Georgian period, personal correspondence increased significantly, leading silversmiths to produce specialized desk items including paper knives, inkstands, and wax seals. These pieces reflected social standing and were frequently crafted using fine sterling silver integrated with semi-precious minerals.

Georgian letter openers typically feature sterling silver blades mounted to carved handles made from natural hardstones such as agate, mother of pearl, ivory, or exotic hardwoods. The silver section was secured with a hidden tang and cemented internally.

Authentic period British silver bears a set of stamped hallmarks indicating metal purity and origin. Look for the lion passant for sterling quality, the leopards head for the London assay office, a date letter, a sovereigns duty mark, and a registered makers mark.

Place the letter opener on an executive writing desk alongside a leather blotter, or display it on a decorative marble tray inside a study or home library. Combining polished metal with organic mineral handles adds texture to contemporary workspace surfaces.

Clean the silver blade using a specialist silver polishing cloth while avoiding harsh liquid chemical dips that could seep into the handle joint. Keep the agate handle dry and store the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes.
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