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George V Silver Novelty Fox Letter Opener. Stokes & Ireland, 1933
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George V Silver Novelty Fox Letter Opener. Stokes & Ireland, 1933

1920 - 1940
Sold 7 August 2026 · Harrington Antiques
This “George V Silver Novelty Fox Letter Opener. Stokes & Ireland, 1933” found a buyer.

It was listed by Harrington Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A delightful George V period silver novelty fox letter opener / paper knife, fully hallmarked for Stokes & Ireland, Chester, 1933. Later engraving of '1. 1. 35' verso, as well as a lightly done 'M. Craggs' to the very top back.

The letter opener is in an excellent condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 13cm

Width: 1.5cm

Depth: 1cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Silver Fox Letter Opener to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211044
Dealers Internal Reference
7903
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Description
A delightful George V period silver novelty fox letter opener / paper knife, fully hallmarked for Stokes & Ireland, Chester, 1933. Later engraving of '1. 1. 35' verso, as well as a lightly done 'M. Craggs' to the very top back.

The letter opener is in an excellent condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 13cm

Width: 1.5cm

Depth: 1cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Silver Fox Letter Opener to the 1930s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211044
Dealers Internal Ref
7903
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. SOLD7 AUG 26
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Archive I A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. SOLD7 AUG 26

George V Silver Novelty Fox Letter Opener. Stokes & Ireland, 1933

Archive II A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. View II
Archive III A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. View III
Archive IV A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. View IV
Archive V A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. View V
Archive VI A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade. View VI
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A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade.
George V Silver Novelty Fox Letter Opener. Stokes & Ireland, 1933
Ref: SA1211044
A solid sterling silver letter opener featuring a cast fox head terminal and a tapered flat blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCast fox head terminal, Tapered flat blade, Smooth polished finish
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver letter openers became popular during the late Victorian and early twentieth-century eras as personal desk accoutrements. Silversmiths created decorative handles featuring figurative subjects, animal heads, and emblems to personalise office items for private studies and writing rooms.

George V letter openers were predominantly manufactured from solid sterling silver, often hallmarked to verify purity. Some examples incorporated secondary materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or carved wood, though full-silver cast construction was common for durable daily use.

Authenticity is verified through official British hallmark stamps stamped onto the metal. These marks typically include a makers mark, the lion passant indicating sterling silver purity, an assay office symbol, and a specific date letter denoting the year of production.

A silver letter opener can be displayed on a dark wood executive desk, positioned atop a leather blotter, or stored inside an open trinket tray alongside modern stationery items to introduce a classic tactile accent.

Sterling silver should be dusted regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and cleaned using a specialist silver polishing paste when tarnishing occurs. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that could wear down cast detailing or remove natural oxidisation from recessed areas.
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