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Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound
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Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A charming novelty letter opener made from solid silver fully hallmarked for in the year 1928 by the highly collectable Chester assay office. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, Stokes & Ireland.

The terminal is beautifully cast in the form of a greyhound's head, a wonderful addition to the finest of desk-tops.

Excellent condition. 5 1/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" weighing 20 grams / 0.63 Troy Ounces.

Item: 46059

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Silver Greyhound Letter Opener to the 1920s.

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SA1224449
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46059
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Description
A charming novelty letter opener made from solid silver fully hallmarked for in the year 1928 by the highly collectable Chester assay office. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, Stokes & Ireland.
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The terminal is beautifully cast in the form of a greyhound's head, a wonderful addition to the finest of desk-tops.
Puckerings

Excellent condition. 5 1/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" weighing 20 grams / 0.63 Troy Ounces.

Item: 46059

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Greyhound Letter Opener to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224449
Dealers Internal Ref
46059
Puckerings
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An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted greyhound head terminal.
Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound
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An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted greyhound head terminal.
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Silver letter openers, historically developed alongside paper knives in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, were designed to unseal correspondence and separate untrimmed pages of printed books. During the Victorian period, decorative terminals featuring animal figures became popular stationery accessories among the British upper classes.

High-end desk accessories were predominantly cast or forged from sterling silver, often incorporating stamped hallmarks to denote silver purity, maker, and origin. Blades were ground smooth, while handles featured cast, chased, or engraved decorative motifs.

Authentic British silver items display official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling quality, a makers mark, a town mark, and a date letter. Inspecting these stamped impressions under magnification confirms the age, metal standard, and origin of the piece.

A silver desk accessory can be styled atop a leather blotter on an office desk, displayed inside an open presentation tray, or positioned alongside books on a study shelf. Metal accents complement dark wood furniture, modern glass surfaces, and tailored stationery setups.

Dust sterling silver regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply specialist silver polish sparingly to remove oxidisation. Avoid abrasive cleaners, dipping solutions, or harsh chemicals that could erase intentional surface patination or damage delicate cast details.
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