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Stunning Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1900
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Stunning Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The silver handle with an elegant guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a reeded ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.

Hallmarks:

RM over EH for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.

(Martin Hall & Co)

Sheffield Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "g" for 1900

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 26cm / 10 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.5 inches.

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170330
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT92
Description
This is a beautiful solid silver and guilloche enamel letter opener or paper knife. The silver handle with an elegant guilloche enamel inset. The back plain. Mounted with a reeded ferrule and a fully hallmarked engraved solid silver blade. It is eye-catching and very elegant.
fig 1. An Edwardian silver and pale blue guilloche enamel letter opener featuring an engraved blade and hallmarks.
fig 1. Stunning Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1900

Hallmarks:

RM over EH for Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall.

(Martin Hall & Co)

Sheffield Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "g" for 1900

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 26cm / 10 inches.

Maximum width: 2cm / 0.5 inches.

fig 2. An Edwardian silver and pale blue guilloche enamel letter opener featuring an engraved blade and hallmarks.
fig 2. Stunning Silver and Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1900

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Letter Opener to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170330
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian silver and pale blue guilloche enamel letter opener featuring an engraved blade and hallmarks.
STUNNING SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LETTER OPENER BY MARTIN HALL & CO, SHEFFIELD 1900
Ref: SA1170330
An Edwardian silver and pale blue guilloche enamel letter opener featuring an engraved blade and hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver and Pale Blue
  • MotifsEngraved floral blade, Guilloche enamel handle, Assay hallmarks
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique where a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal surface beneath a translucent layer of enamel, commonly applied to luxury desk items during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Antique letter openers frequently feature sterling silver, silver-plate, or steel blades combined with handles crafted from enamel, bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl, or hardwoods.

Authentic pieces typically bear clear hallmarks indicating the makers mark, assay office, standard of silver purity, and date letter, alongside characteristic age-related patina and hand-finishing details.

An antique letter opener can be displayed flat upon a timber writing desk, inside a glass-topped display cabinet, or rested on a stack of books to introduce a subtle touch of historical craftsmanship to a study or office space.

Silver components should be maintained using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, while enamel sections require gentle cleaning with a soft, damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the glass coating.
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