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Art Deco Silver + Celluloid Owl Paper Knife
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

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Art Deco Silver + Celluloid Owl Paper Knife

1920 - 1940
Description

Art Deco silver + celluloid owl paper knife, probably Danish c1930 

Marks: None

Dimensions: Length 11 ? inches (29.5cms), width 1 ¼ inches (3cms)

Condition: Excellent

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Deco Silver Paper Knife to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201673
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gm4883
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All items are described to the best of our knowledge according to current expert opinion and generally perceived opinion at the time of publishing. We draw upon a vast reference library combined with over 60 years experience. Research is ever continuous in this field and attributions can change with new discoveries. All stated dimensions are approximate

Description
Art Deco silver + celluloid owl paper knife, probably Danish c1930 

Marks: None

Dimensions: Length 11 ? inches (29.5cms), width 1 ¼ inches (3cms)

Condition: Excellent

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Deco Silver Paper Knife to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201673
Dealers Internal Ref
gm4883
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Specialists in art nouveau, arts & crafts, art deco and c20th design

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An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade.
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Archive I An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade.

Art Deco Silver + Celluloid Owl Paper Knife

Archive II An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade. View II
Archive III An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade. View V
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Telephone 07974 567 507 or 07956 909 707
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35 Hannay Lane
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N8 9QQ
United Kingdom

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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade.
Art Deco silver + celluloid owl paper knife
Ref: SA1201673
An Art Deco paper knife featuring a detailed silver bird head handle joined to a smooth black celluloid blade.
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FAQs

Art Deco paper knives from the 1920s and 1930s typically combine stylized animal motifs or sleek geometric forms with early synthetic materials such as celluloid and bakelite alongside sterling or electroplated silver handles.

Antique paper knives were crafted using a blend of metals such as sterling silver or brass, alongside natural materials like bone, horn, and tortoiseshell, as well as early 20th-century plastics like celluloid.

Authentic pieces usually feature hallmarks or silver stamps near the collar junction, alongside period-specific production details like stylized figurative handles paired with lightweight black or tortoiseshell-effect synthetic blades.

An antique paper knife functions as a refined tactile accent on a modern executive office desk, styled on top of a leather blotter, or displayed within a brass tray alongside fine stationery.

Polishing should be conducted using a soft silver cloth directly on the metal mount, keeping harsh chemical polishes away from the celluloid blade to prevent surface degradation or discolouration.
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