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Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
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Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure.

The underside is fully hallmarked London 1922 together with the markers mark for Sampson Mordan & Co.

Excellent condition measuring 4 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/4".

Item: 44213

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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07761839
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 104 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
London date letter g on the blade: 1922.
Maker's mark S.M&Co: Sampson Mordan & Co.
Lion passant and leopard's head marks: solid London sterling silver.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA965977
Dealers Internal Reference
44213
Description
A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure.
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The underside is fully hallmarked London 1922 together with the markers mark for Sampson Mordan & Co.
Puckerings

Excellent condition measuring 4 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/4".

Item: 44213

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07761839
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 104 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
London date letter g on the blade: 1922.
Maker's mark S.M&Co: Sampson Mordan & Co.
Lion passant and leopard's head marks: solid London sterling silver.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
1.9cm (0.75")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA965977
Dealers Internal Ref
44213
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A silver letter opener with a flat polished blade and a cast duck finial positioned at one end.
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Archive I A silver letter opener with a flat polished blade and a cast duck finial positioned at one end.

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Archive II A silver letter opener with a flat polished blade and a cast duck finial positioned at one end. View II
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A silver letter opener with a flat polished blade and a cast duck finial positioned at one end.
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Ref: SA965977
A silver letter opener with a flat polished blade and a cast duck finial positioned at one end.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCast duck finial, Flat polished blade, Textured feather detailing
  • SizeH 1.9 cm (1 in) x W 12.1 cm (5 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

This novelty letter opener is an antique English Victorian piece made in solid sterling silver with a reflective silver colour. The design includes a flat polished blade tapering to a point and a handle mounted with a cast duck finial that displays detailed feather texturing across the bird's wings and body. The piece rests flat on a plain surface and exhibits smooth metallic surfaces alongside detailed cast metalwork. The dimensions measure 1.9 cm high by 12.1 cm wide and 1.3 cm deep. In a modern home, this item suits an office desk or a gentleman's library setting as a practical accessory for opening envelopes and mail. The solid construction and compact profile allow it to sit neatly among paperwork, stationeries, and books. It provides a functional desk accessory with decorative character derived from the detailed cast duck ornament positioned at the end of the handle.

FAQs

Novelty silver accessories from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries frequently featured naturalistic animal forms, combining practical utility with decorative cast figures.

High-grade examples were constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, incorporating a solid cast terminal or finial secured to a flat, tapered blade.

Authentic silver pieces feature struck hallmarks, typically including a makers mark, town mark, sterling purity symbol, and date letter on the surface of the metal.

The item can be positioned on a stack of hardcover books or set within a leather desk organizer to function as a functional styling piece in a home office.

Gently wipe the surface using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polish, avoiding abrasive materials that could erode cast surface details or hallmarks.
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