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A Fine George V Silver Bladed Letter Opener
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A Fine George V Silver Bladed Letter Opener

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome silver bladed letter opener from the reign of George V. This stylish example has a shaped and tactile mother-of-pearl handle and a hallmarked silver blade. A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1912.

Maker :- William Hutton & Sons Ltd.

Length :- 18.7 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Bladed Letter Opener to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09283121
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 114 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Date letter u on the blade: Sheffield 1912.
Lion passant and crown: Sheffield sterling silver.
Maker's mark W H & S Ld: William Hutton & Sons Ltd.
Carved mother-of-pearl handle: typical natural shell iridescence and hand shaping.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183303
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2233
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Description
A handsome silver bladed letter opener from the reign of George V. This stylish example has a shaped and tactile mother-of-pearl handle and a hallmarked silver blade. A fine piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
fig 1. A Fine George V Silver Bladed Letter Opener

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1912.

Maker :- William Hutton & Sons Ltd.

Length :- 18.7 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Bladed Letter Opener to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09283121
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 114 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Date letter u on the blade: Sheffield 1912.
Lion passant and crown: Sheffield sterling silver.
Maker's mark W H & S Ld: William Hutton & Sons Ltd.
Carved mother-of-pearl handle: typical natural shell iridescence and hand shaping.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183303
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2233
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
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Archive I An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.

A Fine George V Silver Bladed Letter Opener

Archive II An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle. View II
Archive III An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle. View III
Archive IV An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle. View IV
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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
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An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
A fine George V silver bladed letter opener
Ref: SA1183303
An antique George V letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade, an engraved silver collar, and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsCarved pearl handle, Engraved silver ferrule, Tapered silver blade
  • SizeH 18.7 cm (7 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This George V letter opener dates from 1912 and originates from the Sheffield workshop of William Hutton & Sons Ltd. The piece consists of a tapered silver blade with a bright polish, joined by an engraved silver ferrule to a carved mother-of-pearl handle shaped like a flower bud. The metal elements gleam silver against the creamy iridescent tones of the pearl, showing clear and readable hallmarks on the blade near the collar. The object is in excellent condition without dents, splits or breaks. Measuring 18.7 cm high by 1.8 cm wide and 1 cm deep, this compact desk accessory brings period refinement to an office desk or study table. It functions practically for opening correspondence while adding a touch of traditional gentleman's library style to everyday paperwork tasks.

FAQs

Letter openers, historically termed paper knives or page turners, gained prominence in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as essential writing desk implements. Silver-bladed examples from the George V period were crafted as functional desk accessories that reflected the formal correspondence etiquette of the era.

These implements typically feature sterling or solid silver blades paired with handles made from natural materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, tortoiseshell, or ebony. The handle is often joined to the blade via an engraved or stamped silver ferrule.

Authentic pieces from the George V period (19101936) bear British silver hallmarks on the blade or collar, including the sovereign head or date letter corresponding to the era, alongside a makers mark. The mother-of-pearl handles display natural iridescence and subtle surface hand-carving rather than uniform synthetic moulding.

An antique letter opener can be displayed flat on a leather desk blotter, styled atop a stack of hardback books, or set inside a brass decorative tray. Combining silver desk items with timber writing tables creates a balanced workspace display.

Clean the silver blade using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and a gentle silver polishing cream, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals on the handle. Wipe the mother-of-pearl handle with a damp cloth and dry it immediately to preserve its natural lustre.
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