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Sterling Paper Knife

Thomas Callow & Son Antique Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver paper knife; an
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Blue Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted blue enamel letter opener/paper knife, Chester, England
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver 18th Century Meat Skewer / Paper Knife Hallmarked London, 1758
By William Cripps
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver George II meat skewer / paper knife. A superb set of hallmarks applied by the
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, 1913
By Ramsden & Carr
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver Paper Knife (or Letter Opener) by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr
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Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Whiting. Sterling silver beautiful Art Nouveau cast 3-D figural page turner/paper knife by Whiting
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver paper knife (or letter opener) by Omar Ramsden. The paper knife is
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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
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H 9.57 in W 0.73 in D 0.28 in
Antique George V Sterling Silver Letter Opener / Bookmark (1912)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English sterling silver paper knife
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Mother-of-pearl Paper Knife Birmingham 1907
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This sterling silver handled paper knife features a blade of Mother-of-pearl of lovely colour and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
the firm won a gold medal for a paper knife. In the same year the company opened the first store in
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
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Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
hinge. The interior of the box is lined in royal blue silk water paper with a ruched blue velvet inner
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
includes: -18th century circumcision Knife with ivory handle and bronze decor. -17th century Jewish Dagger
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Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze, Metal, Silver

Tiffany American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver paper knife. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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Mid 20th C. English Porcelain Dinner Service (52 Pieces) for Harrods of London
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Gold

Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Lotus Flower Dish
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
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Vintage 1970s British Tableware

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German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
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Wood, Paint

Antique Silver Cream Jug Rococo Style, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This nobl...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Brooch. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish silver and agate 8 beautiful agate pieces arranged in a circular design Finely engraved silver mounts Good condition Free shipping
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Agate, Silver

Set of 12 Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware with Orignal Canteen
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Bracelet. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Agate, Silver

French Silver Plate Art Deco Tea Set in Original Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver tea set with tray, pot, cream canister, and sugar canister. The set comes in a blue and white double-clasp box for storage or transport. Catches light beautifully for a co...
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A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paper weights. Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Although originally intended as paper weights, ...
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A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Sterling Silver

Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Antique Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Hampshire, GB
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Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large 20th C. Americana Folk Art Carousel with Painted Farm Animals
Located in Morristown, NJ
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Fish Flatware Set, Sterling Silver with Mother-of-pearl, Set of 18
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Vintage 1930s American Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Stainless Steel

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Georg Jensen 469 Sterling Silver Letter Opener by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
By Georg Jensen, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, playful and infinitely eye-catching, Torun’s sterling silver paper knife is carefully
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Paper Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver paper knife, boxed; an addition
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Paper Knife
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Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl and Chalcedony Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
opener/paper knife, England, circa 1890s. Sterling silver mount is etched; edges of chalcedony handle are
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Acorn' Pattern Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Georg Jensen paper knife or letter opener is in the famous 'Acorn' design which was conceived
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English tortoiseshell paper knife or page turner, the sterling chased handle hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
Continental silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoise-shell paperknife, with sterling mounts hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare piece of Sampson Mordan solid / sterling silver in the form of a paperknife
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
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Bone Knife Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, England
Located in Sofia, BG
, circa 1897 The terms paper knife and letter opener are often used interchangeably to refer to a knife
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert Vintage Teckel Dachshund Letter Opener Paper Knife RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
shaped Made in France Vintage Item ! Super Rare, a Grail Made of Sterling Silver "HERMES PARIS
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20th Century French Curiosities

Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Paper Knife, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
to none and the paper knife bears hallmarks for Sheffield. Simple, modern, and practical would
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Vintage 1980s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Paper Knife Letter Opener Gift, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant vintage sterling silver paper knife perfect for opening your letters in style
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Vintage 1980s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1969 Sterling Silver Fox Head Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By J. B. Chatterly & Sons, Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver paper knife has a plain tapering blade. This vintage letter opener is embellished with a
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Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Allen & Darwin Silver 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener / Paper Knife
By Henry Harrison
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel - mounted letter / opener paper knife
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Martin & Hall
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver letter opener/paper knife with blue guilloche enamel handle, Sheffield
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By William Warr
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver-mounted mother of pearl letter opener, Birmingham, England, William Warr
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

William IV Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By William Eaton
Located in New York, NY
William IV, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, London, year
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Martin & Hall
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau period, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Allan Scharff Solid Silver Georg Jensen Paper Knife Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen, Allan Scharff
Located in Brussels, BE
A paper knife (letter opener) designed in the nineties by Allan Scharff for Georg Jensen. The
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1990s Danish Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mint Green Guiloche Enamel Letter Opener
By Joseph Gloster
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver and mint green guilloche enamel letter opener/paper knife, Birmingham
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue and Black Enamel, Mounted Letter Opener
By Walker & Hall
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and blue and black guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener/paper knife
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Style Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian style, sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel - mounted letter opener/paper knife
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edward V Half Crown Sterling silver letter opener 1910 by Albert Barker Ltd
By Albert Barker
Located in London, GB
paper knife, and to the handle is fixed a 1910 Half Crown, on one side the head of Edward V with a crown
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Letter Opener Paper Knife
By Joseph Gloster
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel letter opener paper knife, Birmingham, England
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware 6P Placesetting, New in Package
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
most popular patterns in sterling silver and still active today. Wallace Silversmiths Sterling Silver
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2010s American Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver paper knife. double sided sterling silver handle
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Apperley's Patent Combination Bookmark Leaf Holder Paper Knife
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare and ingenious Victorian silver patented combination bookmarker, leaf holder and paper knife
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124 Very Rare. Exquisitely handmade with a leaf motif hollow handle
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Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
replacements, as is the mother of pearl seam-ripping knife. One extra thimble which is also sterling silver
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry & Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen "Ornamental" Sterling Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A Georg Jensen paper knife in sterling silver. Both the handle and the blade are sterling silver
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

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Sterling Paper Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling paper knife you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling paper knife was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sterling paper knife — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sterling paper knife made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made sterling paper knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Allan Scharff are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Paper Knife?

Prices for a sterling paper knife start at $176 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $975.