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Rare Tiffany & Co Solid Sterling Silver Ladies Telephone Dialler C1940 Art Deco
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Rare Tiffany & Co Solid Sterling Silver Ladies Telephone Dialler C1940 Art Deco

1920 - 1940
Sold 26 November 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare American solid sterling silver telephone dialler. It is hallmarked TIFFANY Co STERLING. I would date it to c1940s. It would have been used by a lady to stop her gloves from getting dirty when dialling a rotary telephone (if ever there was a piece to epitomise an era). It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) long by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) wide and weighs 22g. A beautifully made unusual piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Telephone Dialler to the 1940s.

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A rare American solid sterling silver telephone dialler. It is hallmarked TIFFANY Co STERLING. I would date it to c1940s.
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It would have been used by a lady to stop her gloves from getting dirty when dialling a rotary telephone (if ever there was a piece to epitomise an era).
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) long by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) wide and weighs 22g. A beautifully made unusual piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Telephone Dialler to the 1940s.

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SA1180716
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Rare Tiffany & Co Solid Sterling Silver Ladies Telephone Dialler C1940 Art Deco

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An upright silver telephone dialler with a flat tapered handle and a rounded pointer tip.
RARE TIFFANY & Co SOLID STERLING SILVER LADIES TELEPHONE DIALLER c1940 ART DECO
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An upright silver telephone dialler with a flat tapered handle and a rounded pointer tip.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco Glamour
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTapered handle, Rounded pointer tip, Hallmarked silver

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A telephone dialler, also known as a phone stylus or pointer, is a small handheld tool used to turn the rotary dials of vintage telephones, protecting manicures and fingers. They gained popularity during the early-to-mid 20th century as luxury desk accessories.

These accessories were typically fashioned from metals such as sterling silver, brass, or gold-plate, sometimes featuring decorative handles made from enamel, mother-of-pearl, or carved bone.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer hallmarks, maker marks, or purity stamps such as sterling or 925 stamped into the metal. Examination of surface wear, patina, and construction methods also helps determine period authenticity.

Small antique desk items can be displayed on writing desks, within glass cabinets, or styled on office trays to add metallic accent detail and historical character to a workspace.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that can wear away hallmarks or delicate surface details. Storage in tarnish-resistant environments helps maintain the finish.
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