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Vintage Egyptian Silver Letter Opener Featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection Mid 20thc
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Vintage Egyptian Silver Letter Opener Featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection Mid 20thc

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Hough & Son
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A substantial, vintage Egyptian silver letter opener featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection. Horus was one of the oldest gods, whose worship spanned from late prehistoric Egypt to the Roman period. Approx. length 15.6cms. Approx. silver weight 31.5g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Egyptian Silver Letter Opener to the 1950s.

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SA1210834
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A substantial, vintage Egyptian silver letter opener featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection.
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Horus was one of the oldest gods, whose worship spanned from late prehistoric Egypt to the Roman period.
Hough & Son

Approx. length 15.6cms. Approx. silver weight 31.5g.

Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Egyptian Silver Letter Opener to the 1950s.

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SA1210834
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A vintage silver letter opener featuring a stylised Horus falcon head finial and a smooth tapered blade.
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Archive I A vintage silver letter opener featuring a stylised Horus falcon head finial and a smooth tapered blade.

Vintage Egyptian Silver Letter Opener Featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection Mid 20thc

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Archive VII A vintage silver letter opener featuring a stylised Horus falcon head finial and a smooth tapered blade. View VII
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Surrey
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A vintage silver letter opener featuring a stylised Horus falcon head finial and a smooth tapered blade.
Vintage Egyptian Silver Letter Opener Featuring Horus the God of Kingship, the Sky, and Protection Mid 20thC
Ref: SA1210834
A vintage silver letter opener featuring a stylised Horus falcon head finial and a smooth tapered blade.
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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEgyptian Revival
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHorus falcon head, Tapered blade, Engraved details
  • SizeH 15.6 cm (6 in)

This vintage Egyptian Revival silver letter opener from the mid-twentieth century depicts the falcon head of Horus, the god of kingship, the sky, and protection, worked as a sculpted finial atop a smooth, tapered blade with engraved details. The metal displays a polished, reflective silver finish with subtle tonal variations across its surfaces, alongside minor surface scratches indicative of past handling. The piece measures 15.6 cm in height. Ideal for everyday correspondence, this functional desk accessory suits an office desk or a gentleman's library study setting. It provides a practical tool for opening envelopes while serving as a decorative sculptural accent amongst stationery and paperweights.

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Egyptian Revival design emerged following major archaeological discoveries, incorporating traditional motifs such as the falcon god Horus into functional everyday items.

Mid-20th-century silver letter openers were typically crafted using cast or stamped silver, often finished with hand-chased accents or engraved decorative finials.

Authentic pieces generally display stamped hallmarks indicating silver purity, regional origin marks, or maker stamps, accompanied by light surface wear consistent with age.

Position the item atop a stack of hardcover books or alongside a leather blotter on a study desk to create an understated, curated vignette.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a silver polishing paste, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals that may strip away surface details or natural oxidisation.
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