INDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANTINDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANT & TWO CARVINGSThe letter opener carved with multiple elephants, the carvings depicting elephants with howdahs. Length of letter opener 11 in. Height of elephant 2.25 in. (Cond: elephant with shrinkage)
Lot of 12 vintage animal relatedLot of 12 vintage animal related letter openers. Including elephants, camel and birds in a pocket knife style. Some are possible bone. Longest letter opener 8 1/2". Estimate $30-40
Lot of 12 vintage letter openers.Lot of 12 vintage letter openers. Including one that is possibly ebony & bone with an elephant figurine and a fountain pen. Longest letter opener 9 1/4". Estimate $30-40
Lot of 7 vintage hand carved woodenLot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden animal themed letter openers. Including an alligators, elephants, bird, gizelle. And an etched scene of a hit marked Philippines. Longest letter opener is 13". Estimate $50-60
Lot of 9 vintage hand carved woodenLot of 9 vintage hand carved wooden animal themed letter openers. Including giraffe, zebras, fish, elephant gizelle. Longest letter opener 12". Estimate $50-60
Two Ivory Letter Openersmay alsoTwo Ivory Letter Openersmay also be used as page turners; one features a carved elephant on arabesque scrolled base; the second featuring a rhinoceros carving.Elephant: 9 in.; Rhino: 8 in.Elephant: several small nicks to ivory blade; Rhino: chip to blade tip.
Carved ivory letter opener, carvedCarved ivory letter opener, carved with chains of camels, approx 16cm L
Lot of 4 vintage white metal animalLot of 4 vintage white metal animal themed letter openers. Including owl, herd of elephants, alligator, Indian diety, longest letter opener 8". Estimate $15-30
Lot of 9 vintage brass animal themedLot of 9 vintage brass animal themed letter openers. Including unicorn, rampant lion, squirrel, elephants, bull, gazelle, longest letter opener 9". Estimate $50-75
Vintage Ringling Bros and BarnumVintage Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus The Greatest Show on Earth white metal letter opener with elephant head. 8 1/2" long Estimate $20-30
A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx.A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx. 8-1/8"L with the handle carved in relief with two boars on one side and a boar and a dog on the reverse of the handle with light indications of landscape incised into the background dark brown pigment rubbed in for accent.
A European Carved Ivory LetterA European Carved Ivory Letter Opener having a scrolled handle together with a dressing tool and a spool. Length of first 9 1/2 inches.
Ivory and Bone Letter Openers AfricanIvory and Bone Letter Openers African early 20th century. Four ivory and bone letter openers all with carved animal handles all unmarked; longest lg. 10.5 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California. Condition: Wear to carvings.
Vintage hand carved wooden monkeyVintage hand carved wooden monkey letter opener. Possibly ebony. 12 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
Lot of 11 vintage hand carved woodenLot of 11 vintage hand carved wooden letter openers. Including figural, animals, inlaid floral. And 1 celluloid figural boy with stein, 4 3/4" long. Longest letter opener 11 1/2". Estimate $50-60
Lot of 3 hand carved wooden letterLot of 3 hand carved wooden letter openers. Including a goat, flower, foliage. Longest letter opener 10". Estimate $30-40
Lot of 4 vintage letter openers.Lot of 4 vintage letter openers. Including one with a carved fox and etched seal., one with a carved alligator, one a claw with feather, and one an Egyptian figure. Some possibly bone. Longest letter opener 9". Estimate $30-40
Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Description Circa 1895 to 1910. Beautifully designed letter opener with a continuous geometric pattern on the handle with a ship and whale's tail on the handle pommel. There is a bead shaped bolster where the blade meets the handle. The blade is attached to the handle with hand ...
Vintage brass letter opener. EtchedVintage brass letter opener. Etched Chinese dragon on blade with a jade looking animal handle. Foliage etched on reverse. 11" long. Estimate $50-60
Lot of 7 vintage hand carved woodenLot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden African bust letter openers, Longest letter opener 11 1/2". Estimate $50-60
Vintage bone letter opener withVintage bone letter opener with profile of Egyptian diety. 13 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
A Brass Letter Opener having appliedA Brass Letter Opener having applied pierced carved jade to the handle. Length 9 3/4 inches.
14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY STAINED AND CARVED BLADE, TESTED 14K YELLOW GOLD DOMED TOP, FILLED, DETAILED ENGRAVINGS OF FLOWERS A...14K letter opener with mahogany stained and carved blade, tested 14K yellow gold domed top, filled, detailed engravings of flowers and scroll work, engraved "F.D. Rand/Burlington," multiple minor dents, evidence of lead fill near edge, 8 1/2" l.
WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATEWALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 8.25".WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER, Late 19th Century, Stacked handle, possibly suggesting blubber "bible leaves", topped with a naively carved whale with a contrasting inlaid eye. Walrus ivory pinned construction. Dimensions: Length 8.25".
Lot of 7: Cast Iron Elephant BottleLot of 7: Cast Iron Elephant Bottle Openers.
Description Includes two walking elephants, one pink elephant, and five sitting elephants with heads back.
Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 3 - 1/2" T.
Lot of 24 vintage letter openers.Lot of 24 vintage letter openers. Including inlaid wood, leather wrapped handle, mother of pearl handle, hand carved, turned wood handle, beaded handle, various metals, Royal Viking Line animated. Longest letter opener 11 1/2". Estimate $50-60
Lot of 4 vintage horn or bone letterLot of 4 vintage horn or bone letter openers. Longest letter opener 9". Estimate $20-30
SIX BOXES AND A LETTER OPENERSixSIX BOXES AND A LETTER OPENERSix Boxes and a Letter Opener,
Lot of 7 vintage brass & copperLot of 7 vintage brass & copper animal themed letter openers. Including horses (one marked The Morgan Horse Club 1909-1919), deer, owls, etc. Longest letter opener 12". Estimate $20-40
WHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALEWHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALE IVORY LETTER OPENER , circa 1850, constructed with four pieces, silver riveted handle with a twisted vine open work handle. The blade with matching twisted vine open work.
Length 10 in.
Together with Whalebone Sugar Tongs, circa 1870, the tongs comprised of two similar open work panels with hearts, tortoise dot inlays, teardrops ends with shells joined with a piece of cut metal.
Length 5 ½
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
CARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTERCARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTER OPENERIvory letter opener with Coca Cola bottle with Arabic text, 8 1/2" long. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
HERMES HORSE LETTER OPENERHermesHERMES HORSE LETTER OPENERHermes Paris letter opener with horse torso handle. Maker's stamp on back, RD? Dimensions: 2.25" high x 8.75" long
(EGL6221A)(EL)
Condition:
Overall very good. Some light scratching throughout, heavier scratching at the tip. Recently polished/cleaned.
Lot of 2 vintage nude female letterLot of 2 vintage nude female letter opener. One on the original card that reads "Here's an eye opener!" on the front and the inside flap reads "Yes, sir. When there's a job to be done, a service to perform, or a need to be met, we're ready for action. And when it's time for a smile, we like to erase those frown lines with something on the light side, for all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So ... meet Ellen, the Eye Opener, a girl who'll appeal to your "mail" instincts ... as she opens your mail, let her serve to remind you of us. Treat her nice ... she's a swell gal." Designed by Elvgren. Also included is an additional letter opener from American Artists Theatrical Agency. Letter opener is 8 1/2" long. Estimate $40-50
Vintage hand carved wooden donkeyVintage hand carved wooden donkey letter opener. Some paint losses. 9 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
Lot of 6 vintage brass & copperLot of 6 vintage brass & copper figural letter openers. Including Abraham Lincoln, The Oracle Man, Charles Dickens, pirate. Longest letter opener 10 1/2". Estimate $30-40
Large vintage hand carved woodenLarge vintage hand carved wooden letter opener with an applied Arabian head. 16 1/2" long. Estimate $50-60