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A Superb Quality Vintage Silver Fox Letter Opener
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A Superb Quality Vintage Silver Fox Letter Opener

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A superb quality vintage silver letter opener. This fully cast example has a bevelled edge to the blade and a beautifully detailed fox's head to the terminal. Fully hallmarked to the reverse, it is a lovely collector's piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£500.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with some loss to maker's mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1958.

Maker :- J B Chatterley & Sons.

Height :- 10.5 cm.

Width :- 1.5 cm.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Silver Fox Letter Opener to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242431
Dealers Internal Reference
B870
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Description
A superb quality vintage silver letter opener.
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This fully cast example has a bevelled edge to the blade and a beautifully detailed fox's head to the terminal.
Booth Antiques

Fully hallmarked to the reverse, it is a lovely collector's piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A silver letter opener featuring a tapered flat blade and a detailed cast fox head terminal.
fig 1. A Superb Quality Vintage Silver Fox Letter Opener

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£500.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with some loss to maker's mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1958.

Maker :- J B Chatterley & Sons.

Height :- 10.5 cm.

Width :- 1.5 cm.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Silver Fox Letter Opener to the 1960s.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242431
Dealers Internal Ref
B870
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A silver letter opener featuring a tapered flat blade and a detailed cast fox head terminal.

A Superb Quality Vintage Silver Fox Letter Opener

Archive II A silver letter opener featuring a tapered flat blade and a detailed cast fox head terminal. View II
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Booth Antiques
Telephone 07833 300488
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United Kingdom
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A silver letter opener featuring a tapered flat blade and a detailed cast fox head terminal.
A Superb Quality Vintage Silver Fox Letter Opener
Ref: SA1242431
A silver letter opener featuring a tapered flat blade and a detailed cast fox head terminal.
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  • ObjectLetter Openers
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFox head handle, Tapered flat blade, Cast animal terminal
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

A vintage English country house letter opener made of silver with a silver colour throughout. The object dates to 1958 and follows a gentleman's library style. The piece comprises a tapered flat blade with a bevelled edge and a detailed cast fox head terminal serving as the handle. Visible details include light surface scratches on the blade, a textured finish to the cast fox head terminal, and clear hallmarks on the reverse with some loss to the maker's mark. Measuring 10.5 cm high, 1.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this small desk accessory fits easily into everyday household routines. Place this item on an office desk or library table to open mail, envelopes, and correspondence. The design complements traditional studies, home offices, and writing stations, adding a functional animal motif to daily workspaces. Collectors of vintage silver desk items can display the piece alongside other desktop accessories or store it within a drawer when not in active use.

FAQs

Decorative letter openers featuring animal terminals gained widespread popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as personal stationery accessories. Items adorned with fox, hound, or wildlife motifs were frequently designed to complement traditional country house writing desks and library studies.

Vintage letter openers are commonly constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, brass, or pewter, sometimes incorporating carved bone, horn, or hardwood handles. Metal examples are often cast to form intricate sculptural detailing at the handle or terminal.

Authentic silver pieces typically feature official assay hallmarks or makers marks stamped near the base of the blade or handle to indicate metal purity. In addition, historical pieces exhibit crisp casting lines, hand-chased surface textures, and balanced weight distribution.

A vintage metal letter opener can be displayed flat on a leather desk blotter, layered inside a brass stationery tray, or set atop a stack of hardcover books on an office desk or bookshelf.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent debris accumulation in carved areas. To remove surface oxidisation, apply a specialised silver polishing cloth or mild silver cream, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals that could wear down detailed relief work.
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