Letter knives, 1910s – 1950s

From the left:
A Russian mounted macassar paperknife, the hilt resembling the head of a galloping racehorse, the knife bearing makers marks AC, and Russian State marks 1908-1917.

REFERENCE: 2034
Price Code: SOLD

An ivory and Sterling silver letter opener, with compartment to the neck concealing a pencil, by English makers Mordan & Co., circa 1920.

REFERENCE: 3239
Price Code: ££

A stylish Sterling silver letter opener by Asprey & Co. the handle decorated with concentric bands of black, red and blue enamel and the butt incorporating a propelling pencil, circa 1920.

REFERENCE: 3240
Price Code: SOLD

An unusual tortoiseshell and Sterling silver combination letter opener and magnifying glass made by Asprey & Co. Hallmarked Birmingham 1926.

REFERENCE: 1174
Price Code: ££

A fine silver-plated letter opener marked HERMÈS PARIS to the blade, circa 1950.

REFERENCE: 3184
Price Code: SOLD

A commemorative Edwardian paper knife, in Sterling silver, a 1910 Half Crown coin to the handle, bearing the head of Edward VII, hallmarked Albert Barker Ltd, 1910.

REFERENCE: 3238
Price Code: £

A silver-plated letter opener by Hermès Paris featuring a cast horse’s head, circa 1950.

REFERENCE: 2656
Price Code: SOLD

Scottish makers Aitchison’s modelled this Edwardian letter opener in the shape of a sword, with red-lined hand guard. Makers mark prominent, and hallmarked Edinburgh, 1910.

REFERENCE: 2801
Price Code: SOLD

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