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Rare English Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener Desk Item 1902 Antique
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Rare English Sterling Silver Letter Envelope Opener Desk Item 1902 Antique

1900 - 1920
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A super quality rare English solid sterling silver letter opener. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1902 with the maker being JWK. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 6.75 inches (26cm) long and weighs 31 grams. A very nicely designed example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Letter Opener to the Edwardian era.

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A super quality rare English solid sterling silver letter opener. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1902 with the maker being JWK. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 6.75 inches (26cm) long and weighs 31 grams. A very nicely designed example.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Letter Opener to the Edwardian era.

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SA1213911
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38327
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An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb.
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb.

RARE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER LETTER ENVELOPE OPENER DESK ITEM 1902 ANTIQUE

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb. View X
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An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb.
RARE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER LETTER ENVELOPE OPENER DESK ITEM 1902 ANTIQUE
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An Edwardian sterling silver letter opener featuring a smooth tapered blade stamped with British hallmarks and a decorative pierced finial housing a red orb.
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Letter openers and page turners gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as written correspondence increased. By the Edwardian era, silversmiths produced highly decorative silver openers for domestic study desks and formal offices.

Edwardian desk tools were predominantly crafted using solid sterling silver, nickel, ivory, mother-of-pearl, and tortoiseshell, often accented with colored glass or gemstones set into ornamental handles.

Authentic British sterling silver features a standardized set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, a town mark, a makers mark, and a specific date letter representing the year of manufacture.

Place the item on an executive desk blotter, alongside a modern notebook or tray, to create an elegant contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary office decor.

Clean silver gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could erode delicate surface details or obscure hallmarks.
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