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Asprey - Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener - Chester 1928
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Asprey - Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener - Chester 1928

1900 - 1920
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 27 February 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

Made in the Art Deco era, this splendid solid sterling silver letter opener has a handle featuring a handsome Fox's head, always highly sought-after.

What makes this particularly collectable is that it is a period piece, nearly 100 years old and made by the top notch silversmith's, Asprey of London, fully hallmarked for Chester 1928 and signed on the underside.

Excellent condition measuring 5" in length x 1/2" wide x 3/8" deep.

Item: 44231

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
1.3cm (0.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA965685
Dealers Internal Reference
44231
Description
Made in the Art Deco era, this splendid solid sterling silver letter opener has a handle featuring a handsome Fox's head, always highly sought-after.

What makes this particularly collectable is that it is a period piece, nearly 100 years old and made by the top notch silversmith's, Asprey of London, fully hallmarked for Chester 1928 and signed on the underside.

Excellent condition measuring 5" in length x 1/2" wide x 3/8" deep.

Item: 44231

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
1.3cm (0.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA965685
Dealers Internal Ref
44231
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Archive I An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted fox head terminal on a flat blade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Asprey - Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener - Chester 1928

Archive II An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted fox head terminal on a flat blade. View II
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An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted fox head terminal on a flat blade.
Asprey - Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener - Chester 1928
Ref: SA965685
An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted fox head terminal on a flat blade.
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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFox head terminal, Cast handle, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 1.3 cm (1 in) x W 1.3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Novelty letter openers gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as literacy rates increased and correspondence became a daily ritual, leading silversmiths to create whimsical, themed handles.

These pieces are typically cast or fabricated from sterling silver, often featuring detailed sculptural elements created through lost-wax casting or hand-chasing techniques by master silversmiths.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear hallmarks stamped onto the metal, indicating the assay office, date letter, makers mark (such as Asprey), and the standard of silver purity.

Place the piece atop a stack of leather-bound books on a mahogany desk or display it within a glass-topped coffee table tray to add a touch of historical craftsmanship to a study.

Preserve silver items by storing them in a dry environment away from direct sunlight, and clean them infrequently using a soft microfibre cloth designed specifically for silver to avoid wearing down hallmarks.
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