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Fabulous Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885
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Fabulous Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

19th century
Sold 25 December 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The ornate silver handle with a pale duck-egg blue guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a decorative scrolled shell ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.

Hallmarks:

E.H for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Duty Mark.

Date letter "K" for 1885.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 21.5cm / 8.4 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081253
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL88
Description
This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The ornate silver handle with a pale duck-egg blue guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a decorative scrolled shell ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver letter opener featuring a pale blue guilloche enamel handle and a tapered blade stamped with hallmarks.
fig 1. Fabulous Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

Hallmarks:

E.H for William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton)

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Duty Mark.

Date letter "K" for 1885.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 21.5cm / 8.4 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

fig 2. A Victorian sterling silver letter opener featuring a pale blue guilloche enamel handle and a tapered blade stamped with hallmarks.
fig 2. Fabulous Victorian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by William Hutton & Sons, London 1885

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081253
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A Victorian sterling silver letter opener featuring a pale blue guilloche enamel handle and a tapered blade stamped with hallmarks.
FABULOUS VICTORIAN SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LETTER OPENER BY WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS, LONDON 1885
Ref: SA1081253
A Victorian sterling silver letter opener featuring a pale blue guilloche enamel handle and a tapered blade stamped with hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, Chased scrollwork, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, the rise in correspondence and literacy led to an increase in the production of specialised desk accessories, with paper knives and letter openers becoming standard implements for opening envelopes and cutting uncut pages of books.

These items were frequently crafted from sterling silver, ivory, bone, or mother-of-pearl, often featuring decorative techniques such as guilloche enamel, chasing, and engraving to elevate everyday desk tools into decorative art pieces.

Authentic pieces typically bear British hallmarks stamped into the metal, indicating the assay office, date letter, standard mark for silver purity, and the makers mark, alongside hand-applied enamel work characteristic of the period.

Antique desk items like letter openers add a layer of historical detail and tactile texture when displayed on modern workspaces, open shelving, or coffee tables, contrasting clean lines with traditional craftsmanship.

Silver should be cleaned periodically with a soft polishing cloth specifically formulated for precious metals, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate guilloche enamel sections.
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