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Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Chick' Letter Opener 1916
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Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Chick' Letter Opener 1916

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 March 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual novelty antique sterling silver 'chick' letter opener measuring 4 3/4" (12 cms) long and hallmarked for Chester 1916 with the silversmiths mark for Sampson, Mordan & Co.

It has a super little chick sitting on the top is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.

It weighs 17 grams / .54 troy oz and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely chick opener will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1049335
Dealers Internal Reference
9478
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Description
This is an unusual novelty antique sterling silver 'chick' letter opener measuring 4 3/4" (12 cms) long and hallmarked for Chester 1916 with the silversmiths mark for Sampson, Mordan & Co.

It has a super little chick sitting on the top is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.

It weighs 17 grams / .54 troy oz and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely chick opener will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049335
Dealers Internal Ref
9478
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted chick finial on a flat, tapered blade.
Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Chick' Letter Opener 1916
Ref: SA1049335
An antique sterling silver letter opener featuring a sculpted chick finial on a flat, tapered blade.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian / Edwardian Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural finial, Embossed detailing, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Letter openers, or paper knives, became essential desk accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries as mass correspondence grew, often crafted from silver, ivory, or bone by skilled silversmiths.

They were traditionally fashioned from sterling silver, hallmarked metals, ivory, mother-of-pearl, and sometimes paired with wooden or tortoiseshell handles.

Authenticity is verified by locating official government hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, and silver standard, alongside examining wear patterns consistent with age.

Display it atop a stack of hardback books on a coffee table, or rest it on a wooden executive desk to add metallic texture and historical character to a workspace.

Clean periodically with a professional silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive dips, and store in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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