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Rare English Sterling Silver the Grand Hotel Dip Pen Pencil Opener 1926 Antique
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Rare English Sterling Silver the Grand Hotel Dip Pen Pencil Opener 1926 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 December 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful English sterling silver combination dip pen / pencil holder / opener (the end can be reversed) It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 with the maker being E Baker & Son. It has been superbly made and engraved 'A Souvenir of The Grand Hotel'. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 6.75 inches (17.2cm) long excluding the nib or pencil and weighs 10 grams. A rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to the 1920s.

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SA1180233
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36173
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A beautiful English sterling silver combination dip pen / pencil holder / opener (the end can be reversed) It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 with the maker being E Baker & Son. It has been superbly made and engraved 'A Souvenir of The Grand Hotel'. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 6.75 inches (17.2cm) long excluding the nib or pencil and weighs 10 grams. A rare piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Letter Opener to the 1920s.

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SA1180233
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Archive I A slender antique sterling silver combination dip pen, pencil, and letter opener with a tapered wooden tip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare English Sterling Silver the Grand Hotel Dip Pen Pencil Opener 1926 Antique

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A slender antique sterling silver combination dip pen, pencil, and letter opener with a tapered wooden tip.
RARE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER THE GRAND HOTEL DIP PEN PENCIL OPENER 1926 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1180233
A slender antique sterling silver combination dip pen, pencil, and letter opener with a tapered wooden tip.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTapered blade, Inscribed barrel, Fitted pencil end

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Multi-functional stationery items, combining dip pens, pencils, and letter openers, gained popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as practical desk accessories for offices, hotels, and writing rooms.

These items were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, sometimes paired with wood, bone, or mother-of-pearl accents.

Authentic pieces feature crisp British hallmarks stamped directly into the metal, showing the lion passant for sterling silver, a date letter for the specific year of assay, and a makers stamp.

Display the item on a dark wood writing desk, leather blotter, or within a glass-topped display case to highlight its craftsmanship and historical utility.

Clean silver gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable age-related patina and damage delicate mechanisms or mixed materials.
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