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Art Deco Silver & Shagreen Letter Opener by the Barker Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1932
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Art Deco Silver & Shagreen Letter Opener by the Barker Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1932

1920 - 1940
Description

This unusual and elegant 7.5 inches Art Deco silver and shagreen handled letter opener was made by the Barker Brothers and is dated Birmingham 1932. The hallmarked sterling silver blade mounted with a silver handle. The front of the handle inset with green shagreen. The ferrule with scroll decorations, the back plain. A very elegant and timeless piece.

Hallmarks:

B.B. S LTS for the Barker Brothers Ltd.

Birmigham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "H" for 1932.

Condition:

Good.

Blade in very good condition.

Shagreen inset in very good glossy condition.

Silver mount wit a few dings, commensurate with age and use.

Back of the handle in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Maximum width: 2.5 cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Shagreen Letter Opener to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218039
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIN92
Description
This unusual and elegant 7.
“
5 inches Art Deco silver and shagreen handled letter opener was made by the Barker Brothers and is dated Birmingham 1932.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The hallmarked sterling silver blade mounted with a silver handle. The front of the handle inset with green shagreen. The ferrule with scroll decorations, the back plain. A very elegant and timeless piece.

fig 1. An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
fig 1. Art Deco Silver & Shagreen Letter Opener by the Barker Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1932

Hallmarks:

B.B. S LTS for the Barker Brothers Ltd.

Birmigham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "H" for 1932.

Condition:

Good.

Blade in very good condition.

Shagreen inset in very good glossy condition.

Silver mount wit a few dings, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
fig 2. Art Deco Silver & Shagreen Letter Opener by the Barker Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1932

Back of the handle in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Maximum width: 2.5 cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

fig 3. An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
fig 3. Art Deco Silver & Shagreen Letter Opener by the Barker Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1932

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Shagreen Letter Opener to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218039
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
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Archive I An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.

ART DECO SILVER & SHAGREEN LETTER OPENER BY THE BARKER BROTHERS LTD, BIRMINGHAM 1932

Archive II An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade. View II
Archive III An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade. View V
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An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
ART DECO SILVER & SHAGREEN LETTER OPENER BY THE BARKER BROTHERS LTD, BIRMINGHAM 1932
Ref: SA1218039
An Art Deco sterling silver letter opener featuring a green shagreen inlay on the handle and British silver hallmarks on the blade.
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FAQs

Art Deco desk accessories from the 1930s are recognised for geometric forms, clean lines, and the integration of luxury materials such as sterling silver, ivory, and exotic skins like shagreen.

These items typically feature hallmarked sterling silver for the functional blade and fittings, paired with dyed and smoothed stingray or shark skin, known as shagreen or galuchat, applied to the handle.

Authentic British silver items bear official assay marks, including a makers mark, town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), standard mark (passant lion for sterling silver), and a date letter code.

An antique letter opener can be displayed flat on a leather desk blotter, styled atop a stack of books on an office desk, or placed inside a decorative brass or silver desk tray.

Clean the silver elements using a gentle silver polishing cloth, avoiding contact with the shagreen. Shagreen should be kept dry and wiped occasionally with a soft, slightly damp cloth to maintain its texture without damaging the adhesive.
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