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Art Deco Silver & Enamel Handled Letter Opener by W.i. Broadway & Co Birmingham 1929
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Art Deco Silver & Enamel Handled Letter Opener by W.i. Broadway & Co Birmingham 1929

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This elegant Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel handled letter opener was made by the prolific W I Broadway & Co and is dated Birmingham 1929. The stainless steel blade mounted with a silver handle. Both front and back of the handle inset with a beautiful sunburst sky blue guilloche enamel. A very elegant and timeless piece.

Hallmarks:

B&Co for W I Broadway & Co.

Birmigham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "D" for 1929.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches.

Maximum width: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Letter Opener to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206778
Dealers Internal Reference
AVR93
Description
This elegant Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel handled letter opener was made by the prolific W I Broadway & Co and is dated Birmingham 1929. The stainless steel blade mounted with a silver handle. Both front and back of the handle inset with a beautiful sunburst sky blue guilloche enamel. A very elegant and timeless piece.
fig 1. An art deco silver letter opener featuring a polished metal blade and a blue guilloche enamel handle.
fig 1. Art Deco Silver & Enamel Handled Letter Opener by W.i. Broadway & Co Birmingham 1929

Hallmarks:

B&Co for W I Broadway & Co.

Birmigham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "D" for 1929.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches.

Maximum width: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An art deco silver letter opener featuring a polished metal blade and a blue guilloche enamel handle.
fig 2. Art Deco Silver & Enamel Handled Letter Opener by W.i. Broadway & Co Birmingham 1929

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

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
1cm (0.39")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Deco Letter Opener to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206778
Dealers Internal Ref
AVR93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Art Deco Silver & Enamel Handled Letter Opener by W.i. Broadway & Co Birmingham 1929

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An art deco silver letter opener featuring a polished metal blade and a blue guilloche enamel handle.
ART DECO SILVER & ENAMEL HANDLED LETTER OPENER BY W.I. BROADWAY & CO BIRMINGHAM 1929
Ref: SA1206778
An art deco silver letter opener featuring a polished metal blade and a blue guilloche enamel handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsGuilloche enamel, Engine-turned pattern, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Art Deco desk accessories emerged during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting a modernist shift towards streamlined geometric forms, luxury materials, and vibrant colours in professional and domestic workspaces.

Traditional letter openers and paper knives were frequently crafted from sterling silver, brass, ivory, bone, and mother-of-pearl, often accented with vitreous enamel or semi-precious stones.

Authentic pieces are identified through official hallmarks stamped into the metal indicating the metal standard, assay office, and date letter, alongside makers marks and evidence of period craftsmanship.

Vintage stationery items can be displayed functionally on a modern home office desk or curated on a decorative tray alongside books and objects of curiosity to add texture and historical contrast.

Antique silver requires gentle polishing with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate enamel surfaces.
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