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A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Letter Opener
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A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Letter Opener

19th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A handsome silver bladed Georgian letter opener from the turn of the 18th Century. This stylish example has a carved mother-of-pearl handle, with wrythen detail and a hallmarked silver blade. A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Town mark is absent.

Date :- London 1801.

Maker :- John Orme II

Length :- 21 cms.

Width :- 1.3 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179075
Dealers Internal Reference
13160
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Description
A handsome silver bladed Georgian letter opener from the turn of the 18th Century.
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This stylish example has a carved mother-of-pearl handle, with wrythen detail and a hallmarked silver blade.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade.
fig 1. A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Letter Opener

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Town mark is absent.

Date :- London 1801.

Maker :- John Orme II

Length :- 21 cms.

Width :- 1.3 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179075
Dealers Internal Ref
13160
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Letter Opener

Archive II An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade. View IV
Archive V An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade. View V
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An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade.
A handsome Georgian silver & mother-of-pearl letter opener
Ref: SA1179075
An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered mother-of-pearl handle, an embossed silver collar, and a smooth silver blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLetter Opener
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsCarved handle, Embossed silver ferrule, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Georgian desk accessories originated during the reigns of King George I through George IV (1714-1830), a period marked by rising literacy and the widespread use of handwritten correspondence, which necessitated dedicated tools like letter openers and seals.

Traditional letter openers from the 18th and 19th centuries were typically constructed using a combination of sterling silver, mother-of-pearl, ivory, bone, and precious metals, often featuring handcrafted ferrules and detailed engravings.

Authentic Georgian silver pieces can be identified by hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating silver purity, a duty mark, and a date letter corresponding to the assay office.

An antique letter opener can be displayed flat on a leather blotter, placed inside a glass-topped display tray on an office desk, or stood upright within a decorative desk tidy to add tactile historical interest to a study.

Silver components should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive specialist silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, while mother-of-pearl should only be wiped down with a soft, damp cloth to prevent damage to its delicate iridescent surface.
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