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A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener
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A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener

18th century
Description

A handsome silver bladed letter opener from the reign of King George IV. This stylish example has a carved mother-of-pearl handle, with plume detail. The silver blade is fully hallmarked.

A great gift idea with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£35.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1828.

Maker :- Jonathan Hayne.

Length :- 20.5 cms.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240626
Dealers Internal Reference
13623
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Description
A handsome silver bladed letter opener from the reign of King George IV. This stylish example has a carved mother-of-pearl handle, with plume detail. The silver blade is fully hallmarked.

A great gift idea with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade with stamped hallmarks and a carved cream mother of pearl handle.
fig 1. A Handsome Georgian Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£35.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or breaks.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1828.

Maker :- Jonathan Hayne.

Length :- 20.5 cms.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Letter Opener to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240626
Dealers Internal Ref
13623
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Archive I An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade with stamped hallmarks and a carved cream mother of pearl handle.

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An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade with stamped hallmarks and a carved cream mother of pearl handle.
A handsome Georgian Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener
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An antique Georgian letter opener featuring a tapered silver blade with stamped hallmarks and a carved cream mother of pearl handle.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsCarved handle, Tapered blade, Stamped hallmarks, Socket ferrule
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Georgian gentleman's library desk accessory is a letter opener dating from the reign of King George IV, specifically hallmarked for London 1828 by maker Jonathan Hayne. The piece combines a tapered silver blade with stamped hallmarks and a turned socket ferrule connecting to a cream mother-of-pearl handle displaying carved plume details at the end. The silver elements exhibit a polished metallic finish alongside the natural iridescent tones of the pearl handle. Practical dimensions measure 20.5 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. In a modern home, this desk accessory finds its natural placement on an office desk, study table, or library workspace, serving as a functional tool for opening correspondence. It suits traditional or period-inspired interiors as a desktop writing instrument. The compact size allows it to sit neatly beside stationery organizers or blotters, bringing practical utility to daily correspondence tasks.

FAQs

Letter openers, often referred to as paper knives, became essential desk implements during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for unsealing correspondence and slicing uncut book leaves. Georgian examples frequently paired sterling silver blades with handles carved from organic materials such as mother of pearl, bone, or tortoiseshell.

Craftsmen attached hand-carved mother of pearl handles to solid silver blades using a concealed metal shank or socket ferrule. The silver components were individually submitted to an official assay office to receive official hallmarks before final assembly.

Authentic Georgian silver items carry official British assay marks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, date letter, and sovereign head duty mark. Authentic mother of pearl handles feature natural iridescence and subtle surface variation rather than uniform synthetic textures.

Place the item atop a stack of hardcover books, inside a leather desk tray, or beside a pen holder on a contemporary study desk. Its compact scale and lustrous materials add tactile texture to executive office settings.

Gently polish the silver blade using a soft cloth and specialized silver cleaner, taking care to keep liquid away from the handle seam. Wipe the mother of pearl handle using a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.
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