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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1890
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1890

19th century
Sold 29 January 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl letter opener measuring 8" (20 cms) long and hallmarked for Sheffield 1890 with the silversmiths mark for William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman of the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

The mother of pearl handle is lovely and this item is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.

This item will come in a gift box.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Letter Opener to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118038
Dealers Internal Reference
9155
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Description
This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl letter opener measuring 8" (20 cms) long and hallmarked for Sheffield 1890 with the silversmiths mark for William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman of the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
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The mother of pearl handle is lovely and this item is in excellent condition and perfectly usable today.
Robert Bush Antiques

This item will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Letter Opener to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118038
Dealers Internal Ref
9155
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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An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a polished mother of pearl handle and a sterling silver blade stamped with hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a polished mother of pearl handle and a sterling silver blade stamped with hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a polished mother of pearl handle and a sterling silver blade stamped with hallmarks.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Letter Opener 1890
Ref: SA1118038
An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a polished mother of pearl handle and a sterling silver blade stamped with hallmarks.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Iridescent White
  • MotifsCarved bolster, Hallmarked silver blade, Iridescent nacre handle, Fluted terminal
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A Victorian letter opener, often referred to as a paper knife, is a desktop tool used historically for slitting open the folded paper edges of envelopes and cutting uncut pages of books or periodicals during the 19th century.

These desk accessories were commonly crafted with handles made from mother of pearl, ivory, bone, or carved hardwoods, paired with blades forged from sterling silver, silver-plate, or steel.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the piece for British hallmark stamps on the metal components, which indicate the assay office, standard of silver, and year of manufacture, alongside natural variations in the iridescent nacre handle.

Antique stationery tools can be displayed atop a modern leather-topped desk, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a stack of art books on a coffee table to add historical texture and refined detail to a workspace.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust. Silver components can be polished sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemical dips that could damage the delicate organic mother of pearl handle.
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