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Pair Antique English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Heart Letter Clips
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Pair Antique English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Heart Letter Clips

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

An absolute delight and wonderful to find a matching pair of these elegant little paper or letter clips. The backing is made from carved and polished period Tortoiseshell in a shield shape.

Of course, what makes these examples so desirable and collectible are the two romantic heart shaped hinged clips to the front, each with a pretty wire top used by the thumb to open them. These are perfect for business cards or just keeping those desk top bits and pieces together.

They are made by one of the finest London silversmith's, William Comyns and each has a full hallmark for London 1898.

Excellent condition, each measuring 2 1/4" x 2" x 1 1/4" thick.

Item: 38892

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated these Silver Tortoiseshell Letter Clips to the 1890s.

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SA409945
Dealers Internal Reference
38892
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Description
An absolute delight and wonderful to find a matching pair of these elegant little paper or letter clips. The backing is made from carved and polished period Tortoiseshell in a shield shape.
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Of course, what makes these examples so desirable and collectible are the two romantic heart shaped hinged clips to the front, each with a pretty wire top used by the thumb to open them.
Puckerings

These are perfect for business cards or just keeping those desk top bits and pieces together.

They are made by one of the finest London silversmith's, William Comyns and each has a full hallmark for London 1898.

Excellent condition, each measuring 2 1/4" x 2" x 1 1/4" thick.

Item: 38892

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Silver Tortoiseshell Letter Clips to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA409945
Dealers Internal Ref
38892
Puckerings
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A pair of heart-shaped sterling silver letter clips mounted on shaped tortoiseshell bases with hallmarked silver surfaces.
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Archive I A pair of heart-shaped sterling silver letter clips mounted on shaped tortoiseshell bases with hallmarked silver surfaces.

Pair Antique English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Heart Letter Clips

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A pair of heart-shaped sterling silver letter clips mounted on shaped tortoiseshell bases with hallmarked silver surfaces.
Pair Antique English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Heart Letter Clips
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A pair of heart-shaped sterling silver letter clips mounted on shaped tortoiseshell bases with hallmarked silver surfaces.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver and Dark Brown
  • MotifsHeart shape, scrolled wire loop, shaped tortoiseshell base
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of Edwardian desk accessories from 1890 consists of two matching letter clips crafted from sterling silver and tortoiseshell. The design includes shaped tortoiseshell bases in dark brown and silver heart-shaped hinged clips on the front, accented by scrolled wire loops at the top used by the thumb to open them. Full hallmarks are visible on the silver surfaces. Each clip measures 5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. These pieces suit a gentleman's library or office desk, serving to hold business cards or keep desktop items organised. They function well on a study desk or office tabletop in a home today.

FAQs

Originally popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, letter clips were designed to hold correspondence, documents, and notes neatly organized on a writing desk.

These items typically feature spring-loaded sterling silver clips shaped into decorative forms, mounted onto carved natural tortoiseshell bases for stability and aesthetic contrast.

Authentic British examples feature official assay hallmarks stamped into the sterling silver surface, alongside hand-finished tension springs and natural variations in the tortoiseshell pattern.

Place them atop a stack of leather-bound books, display them on a study desk, or style them on a bookshelf alongside brass and silver objects to enhance a traditional workspace.

Gently polish the silver elements with a soft silver cloth, taking care to avoid applying polish or water directly onto the tortoiseshell base to prevent moisture damage.
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