Lot 0318

A SCOTTISH LETTER OPENER, in the form of an early

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Letter Openers & Holders

Sold

French Gilt-Bronze Chinoiserie Double Encrier: Charming French Gilt-Bronze Chinoiserie Double Encrier early 20th century, having a branch-form letter opener holder mounted to a chinoiserie-decorated base and fitted with a pair of lidded inkwells.

2023French Gilt-Bronze Chinoiserie Double EncrierSee Sold Price

Sold

Olive Wood Inkwell and Letter Opener, Early 20th: Olive Wood Inkwell and Letter Opener, Early 20th Century. Camel form inkwell, inscribed Jerusalem (Hebrew and English), Height: 9.5cm. Letter opener, inscribed Jerusalem (Hebrew and English), Length:

2020Olive Wood Inkwell and Letter Opener, Early 20thSee Sold Price

Sold

Austrian Bronze Panther Form Letter Opener: An Austrian Patinated Bronze Figural Letter Opener, Late 19th / Early 20th Century. The handle modeled as a preying panther, impressed 'AUSTRIA' to the reverse. Dimensions: Height 2 3/4in; wid

2023Austrian Bronze Panther Form Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Chinese Jade Buckle Mounted Silver Letter Opener: DESCRIPTION: Antique Chinese carved jade buckle with figural, open-work dragon form, mounted to a silver letter opener. Marked: "Long Sang Ti, Sterling" CIRCA: Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: China, USA DIME

2023Antique Chinese Jade Buckle Mounted Silver Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Sold

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER: AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENER, by John William Kirwan, Birmingham 1901, in the form of a Scottish basket-hilted broadsword, inscribed twice 'ANADRIA FARARA'. 18cm long, 1.1 troy ounces

2022AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY LETTER OPENERSee Sold Price

Sold

(6) ANTIQUE KASHMIRI LACQUERWARE: Grouping of various forms paper mache boxes, etc. All with floral motif lacquer. Appear to be early 20th century. Dimensions: (Longest) L 11" Condition: Letter opener with breaks and rubbing, otherwis

2023(6) ANTIQUE KASHMIRI LACQUERWARESee Sold Price

Sold

MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER OPENER Early 20th Century Blade length 6.5”. Total: MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER OPENEREarly 20th CenturySharkskin handle.Blade length 6.5”. Total length 10”.

2022MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER OPENER Early 20th Century Blade length 6.5”. TotalSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert Tait McKenzie (Canadian, 1867-1938), Letter: Robert Tait McKenzie (Canadian, 1867-1938) Letter Opener, early 20th century Depicting a male athlete Patinated bronze. Signed: "R. Tait McKenzie ©" With custom, fitted mahogany box. L: 11, W: 3 1/2

2021Robert Tait McKenzie (Canadian, 1867-1938), LetterSee Sold Price

Sold

A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade and Silver Letter Opener: A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade and Silver Letter Opener EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprising a jade dragon-head belt buckle forming the handle, having sterling silver blade. Overall: 27 length centimeters,Overa

2019A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade and Silver Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Sold

L. Levee bronze eagle head letter opener: L. Levee bronze eagle head letter opener, Early 20th c., French, signed "L. Levee" below eagle, 10"l x 3"w

2019L. Levee bronze eagle head letter openerSee Sold Price

Sold

GROUPING OF BRASS and COPPER WARES: Including: (2) Figural letter openers, early octagonal copper canister and a pair of solid brass rings which appear to hinge open. 9 1/2 inches (and under)

2024GROUPING OF BRASS and COPPER WARESSee Sold Price

Sold

A SCOTTISH MARKET LETTER OPENER J COOK & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1939: A SCOTTISH MARKET LETTER OPENER J COOK & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1939 the simple tapered blade with engraved thistle to upper section, the baluster handled formed as Celtic engraved stylised thistle with fla

2022A SCOTTISH MARKET LETTER OPENER J COOK & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1939See Sold Price

Sold

GUMPS Chinese White Jade Belt Hook Letter Opener: Hand carved fine quality white jade Chinese belt hook mounted to a brass letter opener. Dragon form carving with smooth edges. Signed GUMPS HONG KONG. Jade measures 3 3/4" x 5/8" Overall measures 7 1/

2017GUMPS Chinese White Jade Belt Hook Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Sold

3 JAY STRONGWATER TABLE ITEMS: MAGNIFYING GLASS, MISSING ONE JEWEL, CLOCK LETTER OPENER, & CLOCK FORM HINGED BOX. ALL MARKED

20223 JAY STRONGWATER TABLE ITEMSSee Sold Price

Sold

Art Nouveau French Bronze Letter Opener: Art Nouveau French Bronze Letter Opener Antique Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Maiden Lady atop 9.5" L in Overall Great Condition Bust Statue Art Deco Please look at Photos Closely Out of a New York

2023Art Nouveau French Bronze Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Sold

Chinese Jade Letter Opener: Chinese Jade Letter Opener, ca. early to mid 20th century. L. 6.26 in.

2022Chinese Jade Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

Related Letter Openers & Holders

Roycroft Hammered Copper Letter Opener: Signed Roycroft letter opener. Early mark, worn original patina. Measures 11" This lot ships from our Michigan location.

2 days LeftRoycroft Hammered Copper Letter Opener

$150

Figural letter opener, late 19th/earl: Figural letter opener, late 19th/early 20th century, walnut. Handle with the head of a bearded man, rubbed and slightly chipped, l. 38 cm

Jun 22, 2024Figural letter opener, late 19th/earl

€240

Louis Mendez Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, 2: Two Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, with elephant form handles, one dated "'80" and signed "Mendez" to top of blade. Each: 6.75" L x 2" W. Provenance: Property from the

Jul 09, 2024Louis Mendez Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, 2

$50

Louis Mendez Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, 2: Two Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, one with a bull form handle and one a horse form finial. Bull: 6.75" L x 2.5" W. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist.

Jul 09, 2024Louis Mendez Gilt Bronze Letter Openers, 2

$50

Faberge Style Green Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Letter Opener: DESCRIPTION: Faberge style vermeil letter opener comprised of a cut diamond form, amber toned crystal pommel wrapped in reticulated foliage setting; A green guilloche enamel handle surrounded by folia

Jun 06, 2024Faberge Style Green Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Letter Opener

$250

Faberge Style Blue Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Figural Letter Opener: DESCRIPTION: Faberge style vermeil letter opener comprised of a detailed horse head form pommel, inset at the eyes with cabochon rubies; A blue guilloche enamel handle surrounded by foliage and arc de

Jun 06, 2024Faberge Style Blue Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Figural Letter Opener

$200

c. 1850 Mid-19th Century Ornate Sailor Made Hand-Carved Oxbone Dipping Pen with Letter Opener Handle: Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War Hand-Carved Oxbone Sailor Made Dipping Pen with Extended Letter Opener Handle and Top That Unscrews c. 1850 Mid-19th Century, Ornate Sailor Made Hand-Carved Oxbone

Jun 08, 2024c. 1850 Mid-19th Century Ornate Sailor Made Hand-Carved Oxbone Dipping Pen with Letter Opener Handle

$200

Brass Nautical Swordfish letter opener Fishing Fish Desk: 8" long x 2" Wide Well made heavy solid brass swordfish letter opener. The points on the fish are a bit sharp, but it actually comes in useful. Great for any early style office or desk. Reserve: $15.0

5 days LeftBrass Nautical Swordfish letter opener Fishing Fish Desk

$10

Brass Fox letter opener Hunting Desk Collectible: 6" long x 1 1/2" Wide Well made heavy solid brass fox letter opener. Great for use or display in any early home decor Reserve: $10.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $7.00 to anywhere within the cont

5 days LeftBrass Fox letter opener Hunting Desk Collectible

Brass Pineapple letter Opener Desk Collectible: Vintage Antique Style Brass Pineapple letter Opener Desk Collectible Description 8" long x 1" Wide Wonderful reproduction solid brass pineapple letter opener. Great for use or display in any early hom

5 days LeftBrass Pineapple letter Opener Desk Collectible

$10

Brass Horse letter opener Equestrian Desk Collectible: Vintage Antique Style Brass Horse letter opener Equestrian Desk Collectible Description 6 1/2" long x 1 1/2" Wide Wonderful reproduction solid brass horse bust letter opener. Great for use or display

5 days LeftBrass Horse letter opener Equestrian Desk Collectible

$15

3 Brass letter opener Horse Fox Pineapple Desk Collectible: 6" long x 1 1/2" Wide 3 Well made heavy solid brass Fox, Horse, Pineapple letter openers. Great for use or display in any early home decor Reserve: $45.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to any

5 days Left3 Brass letter opener Horse Fox Pineapple Desk Collectible

$35

Joseph Heinrichs, Double inkwell stand with letter opener: Joseph Heinrichs Double inkwell stand with letter opener USA, c. 1910handwrought copper, silver, glass, oak 4 h x 10 w x 6.5 d in (10 x 25 x 17 cm) 11.5 h x 1.75 w x .5 d in (29 x 4 x 1 cm)

5 days LeftJoseph Heinrichs, Double inkwell stand with letter opener

$100

Joseph Heinrichs, Letter opener with rivets: Joseph Heinrichs Letter opener with rivets USA, c. 1910handwrought copper, oak, silver 11.5 h x 2 w x .75 d in (29 x 5 x 2 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to edge 'Copper and silver C220'. <

5 days LeftJoseph Heinrichs, Letter opener with rivets

$100

Joseph Heinrichs, Letter opener: Joseph Heinrichs Letter opener USA, c. 1910handwrought copper, silver, antler 13.5 h x 2 w x 1 d in (34 x 5 x 3 cm) Letter opener features silver wire threading and rivets. Impressed manufactu

5 days LeftJoseph Heinrichs, Letter opener

$100

An unusual mother of pearl, silver gilt and guilloché enamel letter opener by Wolfers: An unusual mother of pearl, silver gilt and guilloché enamel letter opener by Wolfers The ladybug 3 x 2 cm overall length 12.7 cm In its original box early 20th c

Jun 12, 2024An unusual mother of pearl, silver gilt and guilloché enamel letter opener by Wolfers

€340

More Items in Letter Openers & Holders

RUSSIAN GILT SILVER LETTER OPENER KNIFE WITH AQUAMARINE: A Russian gilt silver paper knife, or letter opener, in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is decorated with an embossed floral motif, featuring swans to the ricasso. The handle is adorned

2 days LeftRUSSIAN GILT SILVER LETTER OPENER KNIFE WITH AQUAMARINE

$175

RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL CARVED JADE LETTER OPENER KNIFE: A Russian gilt silver paper knife, or letter opener. The blade is carved of jade. The handle is flanked by floral rims and adorned with green guilloche enamel, featuring a frog figurine set with gemst

2 days LeftRUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL CARVED JADE LETTER OPENER KNIFE

$150

French 18k & Jade Letter Opener: Letter opener, gilt metal blade, hallmarked 18k gold collar, jade top with blue stone cabochons. French Eagle head hallmark on the collar. 8"L.

Live NowFrench 18k & Jade Letter Opener

$650

RUSSIAN GILT SILVER ENAMEL GEMSTONE LETTER OPENER: A large Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. Polished nephrite jade blade. Cobalt blue guilloche enamel handle with crowned Emperors Nicholas II ini

2 days LeftRUSSIAN GILT SILVER ENAMEL GEMSTONE LETTER OPENER

$125

Jun 06, 2024Faberge Style Green Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Letter Opener

$250

LOT OF 4: TIFFANY STUDIOS DESK SET ITEMS: A beautiful set of 4 pieces from Tiffany Studios desk set. All pieces are finished in a gold dore. The set includes a rocker blotter, two blotter ends and a letter opener. CONDITION: All pieces are in

Jun 11, 2024LOT OF 4: TIFFANY STUDIOS DESK SET ITEMS

$250

Joseph Heinrichs, Fine and Rare five-piece mokume-gane desk set with rivets: Joseph Heinrichs Fine and Rare five-piece mokume-gane desk set with rivets USA, c. 1910sterling silver, mixed metals, mahogany, flint largest: 6.75 h x 10 w x 4.75 d in (17 x 25 x 12 cm) smallest:

5 days LeftJoseph Heinrichs, Fine and Rare five-piece mokume-gane desk set with rivets

$100

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver & Celadon Jade Belt Hook: Edward Farmer sterling silver & celadon jade belt hook letter opener, circa 1900. A 19th Century Chinese hand carved white jade belt hook used as the handle of a letter opener by Edward Farmer. Weight

3 days LeftEdward Farmer Sterling Silver & Celadon Jade Belt Hook

$1,200

Faberge Style White Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Figural Letter Opener: DESCRIPTION: Faberge style vermeil letter opener comprised of a detailed blackamoor bust pommel, inset at the eyes with diamonds; A white guilloche enamel handle surrounded by foliage and arc designs

Jun 06, 2024Faberge Style White Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Figural Letter Opener

$250

3 PC LOT OF ANTIQUE CHINESE ARTICLES: A group of three antique Chinese court articles, including a embroidered silk child's hat with tassles, a carved teakwood ruyi with coiled dragon handle and an engraved brass letter opener with inset

2 days Left3 PC LOT OF ANTIQUE CHINESE ARTICLES

$100

Marshall Field Grapevine Bronze Letter File: Marshall Field Craft Shop “Grapevine” letter file, Chicago circa 1905. A bronze letter file with heavily modeled grapevines and clusters. Retains the original gold finish. Signed on underside.

2 days LeftMarshall Field Grapevine Bronze Letter File

$150

CASED LETTER OPENER SET etc.: Cased letter opener set of gilt metal and a blank seal (damaged) probably late 19th c.; together with a Continental metal calling card folder. Case: 2"h x 10"l

21 hrs LeftCASED LETTER OPENER SET etc.

$75

4 Sterling Silver and Silver Plate Articles: Four (4) sterling silver and silver plate articles, including a silver plate stand and scoop, an English silver letter opener, and a sterling silver frame. [Letter opener: 8" L].

2 days Left4 Sterling Silver and Silver Plate Articles

$20

Vintage Letter Openers Collection: Vintage Letter Openers Grouping Collection 28 Pieces Made from Wood Brass Metal Brass Gilt Bronze Plastic Silverplated Art Deco Figural Dagger Letter Openers Made in Countries Such as Japan Italy Germ

3 days LeftVintage Letter Openers Collection

$75

Jun 06, 2024Faberge Style Blue Guilloche Vermeil & Diamonds Figural Letter Opener

$200

5 days LeftJoseph Heinrichs, Double inkwell stand with letter opener

$100

Recommended Decorative Objects

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Planters & Stands, Pair: Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Planters and Stands, 19th century, the wire basket planters mounted with giltwood flowers, with metal liners. Overall: 25.5" H x 17.75" Diameter. Provenance: From an U

Jun 09, 2024Louis XVI Style Giltwood Planters & Stands, Pair

$800

LESLIE & PRICE TALL CASE CLOCK: Leslie & Price Philadelphia tall case clock, the mahogany case with sarcophagus bonnet encasing a white painted dial with Roman numerals, 8-day works, and rocking ship movement, all above a case with

21 hrs LeftLESLIE & PRICE TALL CASE CLOCK

$750

Antique Large Wood Bird Cage: Antique Large Wood Bird Cage. 47 7/8 x 27 x 27 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1) UPS store1937- D

Live NowAntique Large Wood Bird Cage

$450

William L. Gilbert Regulator No. 16 Wall Clock: William L. Gilbert Regulator No. 16 Wall Clock Circa 1910. Carved burl and walnut case with an Egyptian head on pediment, porcelain enamel dial with sweep secondhand, nickel-plated weight with cut bra

1 day LeftWilliam L. Gilbert Regulator No. 16 Wall Clock

$1,500

JACOB GORGAS TALL CASE CLOCK: Jacob Gorgas, Lancaster County, PA walnut tall case clock circa 1780, having a broken arch bonnet encasing an enameled painted dial signed Jacob Gorgas near Ephrata, PA, with Roman numerals, second ha

21 hrs LeftJACOB GORGAS TALL CASE CLOCK

$1,000

Ephraim Willard mahogany tall case clock with painted moon phase dial, circa 1800. The inlaid: Ephraim Willard mahogany tall case clock with painted moon phase dial, circa 1800. The inlaid Chippendale with pierced fret, brass top fluted columns and ogee bracket feet. The painted dial signed E.

3 days LeftEphraim Willard mahogany tall case clock with painted moon phase dial, circa 1800. The inlaid

$1,000

Marblehead Pottery Incised and Decorated Early Vase: Marblehead Pottery decorated vase, Marblehead MA circa 1912. A rare deeply carved vase decorated with flowering trees, glazed in deep blues with red berries, interior finished with a pale blue glaze.

2 days LeftMarblehead Pottery Incised and Decorated Early Vase

$2,500

JACOB GODSHALK TALL CASE CLOCK: Philadelphia Chippendale walnut tall case clock circa 1770, the bonnet with broken arch enclosing an 8-day works, with brass face inscribed "Jacob Godshalk, Philadelphia", all above a case with fluted

21 hrs LeftJACOB GODSHALK TALL CASE CLOCK

$4,000

Regina Changer Upright Music Box: Regina Changer Upright Music BoxFigured walnut case. (12) 27-inch discs.Ht. 6 ft. 1 in. W. 3 ft. 3 in. D. 22 in. Watch VideoShipping Note: Pick up and deliv

1 day LeftRegina Changer Upright Music Box

$4,000

Large Late 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Figural Group: Large Late 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Figural Group. Signed in the back of piece with Dresden marking is a group of two women and two men (one as an artist) with relief flowers on the floor and in

Jul 07, 2024Large Late 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Figural Group

$200

J. C Brown Acorn Wall Clock: J. C Brown Acorn Wall Clock Circa 1850, mahogany case with ebonized trim, original painted metal dial and Merchant Exchange, Philadelphia painted tablet. With later Seth Thomas movement. Ht. 28 in.Pro

1 day LeftJ. C Brown Acorn Wall Clock

$700

Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Garniture: Louis XVI-style gilt bronze and porcelain garniture, overall with Classical and putti motifs around paint-decorated porcelain on a "bleu celeste" ground. [Clock: 31" H x 11 1/4" W x 11 1/4" D; Urns: 2

2 days LeftLouis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Garniture

$2,250

BENJAMIN MORRIS TALL CASE CLOCK: Benjamin Morris (1748-1883, PA) Chippendale walnut tall case clock with broken arch bonnet, carved rosettes, 8-day works, tombstone door with raised turtle base. 101"h x 18.5"w x 11.5"d

21 hrs LeftBENJAMIN MORRIS TALL CASE CLOCK

$450

EXCEPTIONAL SWISS MARQUETRY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX WITH BELLS & DRUMS: Swiss tambour, timbres, castagnettes and zither music box, late 19th c., crossbanded walnut case with parcel-ebonized molding, marquetry musical trophies at cover and front panel, opening to movement

Jun 09, 2024EXCEPTIONAL SWISS MARQUETRY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX WITH BELLS & DRUMS

$1,200

Michael Garman "Yesterday's News' Mixed Media Cityscape Light-Up Diorama: DESCRIPTION: Michael Garman Mixed media diorama, titled: 'Yesterday's News' featuring the depiction of "Leroy & Bertha's Bar & Grill" with electrified light-up design and hand-painted finishes. Signed

Jun 11, 2024Michael Garman "Yesterday's News' Mixed Media Cityscape Light-Up Diorama

$800

Daniel Burnap cherry tall case clock with moon phase brass dial, East Windsor, Connecticut, circa: Daniel Burnap cherry tall case clock with moon phase brass dial, East Windsor, Connecticut, circa 1785. The pagoda top with pierced fretwork and turned finials above an engraved sheet brass dial with

3 days LeftDaniel Burnap cherry tall case clock with moon phase brass dial, East Windsor, Connecticut, circa

$2,400

A SCOTTISH LETTER OPENER, in the form of an early

Item Details

Description

A SCOTTISH LETTER OPENER, in the form of an early basket hilted broadsword. 22.5cm.

Buyer's Premium

A SCOTTISH LETTER OPENER, in the form of an early

Name: A SCOTTISH LETTER OPENER, in the form of an early
SKU: 99867037
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £100 - £150

See Sold Price

Starting Price £70

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Newbury, uk

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Antony Cribb Ltd

Newbury, United Kingdom

27 Reviews

634 Followers