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Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900
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Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900

19th century
Sold 2 July 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This exquisite and unusual late Victorian silver mounted agate and bone small paper knife is dated Birmingham 1900. The simple bone blade mounted with a silver collar and striped red agate handle.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 190o.

Condition:

Very goos..

Dimensions:

Length: 16cm / 6.4 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
0.5cm (0.20")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151413
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL98
Description
This exquisite and unusual late Victorian silver mounted agate and bone small paper knife is dated Birmingham 1900. The simple bone blade mounted with a silver collar and striped red agate handle.

Hallmarks:

fig 1. An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900

C&N for Crisford & Norris.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 190o.

Condition:

Very goos..

Dimensions:

Length: 16cm / 6.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 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
16cm (6.30")
Width
0.5cm (0.20")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151413
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL98
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Delightful Victorian Silver and Agate Letter Opener by Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1900

Archive II An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER AND AGATE LETTER OPENER BY CRISFORD AND NORRIS, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Ref: SA1151413
An antique Victorian letter opener featuring a carved bone blade, an ornate hallmarked sterling silver mount with floral engraving, and a banded brown agate handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLetter Opener
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Agate, Bone
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsEngraved floral scrolls, Banded stone patterning, Carved blade profile
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 0.5 cm (0 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, the expansion of postal services led to a surge in correspondence, prompting the creation of decorative desk accessories like letter openers crafted from silver, bone, and semi-precious stones.

Traditional letter openers frequently combined precious metals such as sterling silver for the mounts and ferrules, with natural organic blades like bone or ivory, and handles fashioned from hardstones like agate.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the silver components, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and year of manufacture, alongside genuine wear patterns on the organic blade.

An antique letter opener can be displayed resting on a stack of art books on a coffee table, placed atop a modern executive desk, or showcased inside a glass-topped display cabinet.

Preservation involves storing pieces away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently cleaning the silver with a soft cloth while avoiding harsh chemical dips that could damage organic blades or stone inlays.
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